Chief Justice Of Chhattisgarh Virtually Lays Foundation Stone For Civil Court Building At Pratappur

In a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure in Chhattisgarh, the Virtual Bhoomi Poojan and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the construction of the Civil Court Building at Pratappur in Surajpur district was held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The foundation stone was virtually laid by Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice of the High Court of...

Kerala High Court Stays Transfer Of KSEB Lineman Allegedly Based On MLA's Complaint

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (January 14) stayed the transfer of a KSEB lineman, who was ordered to be transferred from Pannikkode (Kozhikode) to Purang (Malappuram) based on a complaint alleged to have been made by Thiruvambady MLA, Linto Joseph.In his plea, the KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) lineman contended that he was transferred from this present station, where he has...

ED v. Mamata Banerjee Over I-PAC Raid : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear today ED's petition against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged interference during the search of I-PAC, the election consultant of the All India Trinamool Congress.A Bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra & Justice Vipul Pancholi will hear the matter the petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate under Article 32 of the Constitution.ED seeks...

Ensure Formation, Functioning Of Parent Teacher Associations In Private Schools: High Court To Delhi Govt

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to ensure that parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are formed and functioning in unaided private schools in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Justice For All and sought response of Delhi Government's Directorate of Education. The...

NALSAR Hyderabad Releases Annual Survey Of State Laws In India

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad has released the Annual Survey of State Laws in India 2023. The Survey documents and analyses legislative activity across all States and Union Territories. It provides an evidence-based account of lawmaking in India.The Survey examines trends in legislation, legislative processes, and the working of Indian federalism. Legal and policy scholarship...

'Jana Nayagan' Movie Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear the 'Jana Nayagan' movie case today.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta & AG Masih will hear the plea of film's producer KVN Productions seeking CBFC clearance for the Vijay film.The petition has been filed challenging the Madras High Court Division Bench's order staying the Single Bench direction to the Central Board of Film Certification to immediately clear...

Vacancies Must Be Excluded While Computing Two-Thirds Majority For No-Confidence Motion: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by the President of Kurnool Mandal Praja Parishad, who challenged a no-confidence motion against her on the ground that it lacked the requisite two-third majority— holding that the calculation of the “total number of members” must be based on the effective strength of the Parishad excluding vacancies.While the Parishad had...

Third Party Using Land With Owner's Consent Cannot Be Prosecuted For Encroachment: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has held that coercive action cannot be taken against a third party who merely used land with the permission of its recorded owner, especially when the statute invoked is inapplicable.The petitioner had challenged an order directing seizure of his building material and registration of an FIR for alleged encroachment of common land under the J&K Common...

High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking NEET UG 2025 Re-Examination At Patna's Bapu Pariksha Parisar Centre

The Patna High Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking re-examination of NEET (UG) 2025 at Bapu Pariksha Parisar, Patna, on allegations of mismanagement and loss of examination time.A Single Judge Bench of the Patna High Court comprising Justice Harish Kumar was hearing the writ petition filed by a NEET UG candidate, limited to the extent of seeking a re-test only for the particular...

Centre Clears Appointment Of Justice Sujoy Paul As Chief Justice Of Calcutta High Court

The Central Government on Wednesday (January 14) notified the appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.The notification reads as follows:"In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sujoy Paul, Judge, Calcutta High Court, to be the Chief Justice of...

General, Vague Allegations Of Dowry Harassment Insufficient To Prove Cruelty Or Abetment Of Suicide: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has set aside the conviction of a husband, his mother, and his brother for offences under Sections 498A and 306 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, on the ground that general, vague and non-specific allegations of dowry harassment are insufficient to establish cruelty or abetment of suicide. The Court further remarked that prosecution in...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Shifting Of Backward Classes Commission Office From Shimla To Dharamshala

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has stayed the State Government's decision to shift the office of the H.P. State Commission for Backward Classes from Shimla to Dharamshala, holding that the decision required closer examination in light of administrative and financial implications. A Division Bench of Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawlia and Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj while hearing a public...