MNLU Mumbai Announces Results Of 2nd National Essay Writing Competition 2025

The Literary & Debating Society of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai has announced the results of the 2nd National Essay Writing Competition, 2025. The competition witnessed participation from across the country, received over 360 registrations and provided a platform for students to engage with contemporary legal and policy issues. Winners of the Competition: Winner: TC 295 – Dimitri Mallik (Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership)Runner-Up: TC 338 –...

'Vicitmization': Gujarat High Court Upholds Order Reinstating Bank Employee Compulsorily Retired For 'Heated Exchange' With Colleague

The Gujarat High Court upheld the reinstatement of services of an employee of Bank of India who was compulsorily retired in 2002, holding that the bank had failed to establish charges of misconduct and assault against him and that the penalty amounted to victimization and unfair labour practice. The Court held that the case against the employee suffered from an absence of substantial evidence,...

Program Assistant – I Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar invites online application for the post of Program Assistant – I for the project of IITGN-X: Education Outreach Program at IIT Gandhinagar.Name of the Post: Program Assistant – I No. of Post: 02 (Two) Remuneration: Range: Rs. 28,000/- – Rs. 44,000/- Age Limit: 32 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline. • The candidate should have a good academic...

Indore Truck Rampage: MP High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case, Asks Police Commissioner How Heavy Vehicle Entered Residential Area

Taking suo motu cognizance of news reports about a truck entering a residential area of Indore during peak evening hours and ploughing into several pedestrians, fatal to three, the Madhya Pradesh High Court sought an explanation from the Commissioner of Police while summoning him to appear in virtually. The division bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf directed...

'Inhumane And Barbarous': BCD Asks Delhi Bar Association To Identify Lawyers Seen Assaulting Man In Viral Video

The Secretary of Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has asked the Delhi Bar Association to identify lawyers who were seen beating a common man in Tis Hazari Courts in a video that went viral on social media. In a letter issued on September 15, BCD Secretary has said that it was brought to the notice of the lawyers' body's Chairman that a common man was manhandled by a group of advocates which was seen...

Courts Must Prevent Harassment Of Individuals Having No Involvement In Matrimonial Cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that it is the duty of Courts to prevent harassment of individuals having no substantial involvement in the alleged matrimonial cruelty.Justice Arun Monga said that general and omnibus allegations in matrimonial disputes, which are broad and non-specific cannot withstand legal scrutiny. “Such allegations, if unchecked, can lead to the misuse of...

'Why Suspend Sentence Of Such A Man?' Supreme Court Cancels Bail Of Gangster Chhota Rajan In 2001 Jaya Shetty Murder Case

The Supreme Court today cancelled the bail granted by Bombay High Court to gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, after hearing Additional Solicitor General SV Raju (for CBI), noting that Chhota Rajan stands...

Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Against Release Of 'Jolly LLB 3', Says Judges Not Affected By Mockery

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL which sought directions against release of the upcoming film "Jolly LL.B 3" on the ground that the film mocks the judiciary. The film is set to hit the theaters on September 19.Advocate for the Petitioner told the bench that the trailer of the film itself is objectionable as in one of the scenes, judges are called as "Mamus." "This is mockery of...

'Disheartening' That Even Educated Parents Embroiled In Marital Discord Are Tutoring Or Influencing Children: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that it cannot countenance the practice of even educated parents, embroiled in marital discord, tutoring or influencing their minor children. A division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said that unfortunately, in cases where parents are embroiled in "marital discord", it is often seen that the "child becomes...

Staff Consultant (Legal) Vacancy At Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission

Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission invites application for the post of Staff Consultant (Legal) on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Staff Consultant (Legal) Age Limit: 60 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized University. • Desirable: (a) Legal work experience in State/Central Govt./PSU/Statutory Body/ reputed non-government organisation. (b) Knowledge of Electricity Act, 2003 and rules & regulations made there under. (c) Good...

Delhi High Court Orders Inspection Of Preclinical Drug Testing Facility In PETA's Plea Alleging Animal Abuse

The Delhi High Court has constituted a three-member team to conduct inspections of a preclinical drug testing facility involving large and small animals, including beagle dogs, mini pigs etc.The direction was passed by Justice Sachin Datta on a petition moved by animal welfare organisation PETA, alleging abuse and neglect of animals by the facility, particularly beagles, while carrying...

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 918 | ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER STATE BANK OF INDIA & ANR. VS. TANYA ENERGY ENTERPRISES

Defaulting Borrower Cannot Claim OTS Benefit Without Fulfilling Bank's Conditions : Supreme Court Allows SBI's AppealReasons Not Stated In An Order Can Be Considered In Limited Circumstances: Supreme...