Cheque Dishonour | Service On CEO/MD In Official Capacity Deemed As Notice To Company, Can't Terminate Prosecution: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court recently held that once a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under Negotiable Instruments Act, the proceedings cannot be quashed on a mere technical plea that the company has not been properly described in the cause title, unless it is demonstrably shown that no notice under Section 138(b) of NI Act, was served on the company.A single judge, Justice Sachin...

Illegal Firearms : Supreme Court Asks Experts' Committee Formed By Union Govt To Consider Suggestions Of States/UTs

The Supreme Court recently disposed of the case related to unlicensed firearms after it was informed that a Committee of Experts under the Chairmanship of the Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development ("BPR&D) was constituted by the Union Government to suggest a plan to address and curb the menace of illegal firearms and unauthorised use of legal firearms across...

Waqf Amendment Act | Coal Price Hike | Banu Mushtaq | POSH For Political Parties | Vantara Verdict [VIDEO]

In this edition of Courts Today by LiveLaw, we cover key rulings from the Supreme Court and High Courts, from the stay on parts of the Waqf Amendment Act, to humane conditions in beggars' homes, Coal India's dual pricing policy, surprise IT searches, secularism in Karnataka's Dasara, Vantara's animal acquisitions, POSH Act limits, and Kerala HC's WhatsApp...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Two Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice N Senthilkumar and Justice G Arul Murugan, Additional Judges of Madras High Court as permanent judges of the Madras High Court.In its meeting held on September 15, 2025, the collegium recommended as under:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of...

Associate - Legal (Band F1) Vacancy At Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited [Apply Now]

Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited invites online application for the post of Associate - Legal (Band F1).Name of the Post: Associate - Legal (Band F1) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience • Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred. • 4-6 years' experience, post qualification • Should have worked in a mid to large-sized Corporate (Ideally, Broadcasting & Distribution Company, Media/Telecom) • Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be...

'Politically Motivated': AP High Court Junks PIL Challenging Display Of Deputy CM's Portraits In Public Offices

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which challenged the display of pictures and portraits of the Deputy Chief Minister in government offices across the State.The PIL petition, filed by Yemu London Rao, was stated to "safeguard public interest” and argued that the said act of displaying the portraits of the Deputy Chief Minister violated the...

Lead Counsel, Litigation (Band E1) Vacancy At Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited [Apply Now]

Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited invites online application for the post of Lead Counsel, Litigation (Band E1).Name of the Post: Lead Counsel, Litigation (Band E1) Location: Mumbai (Work from Office) Essential Qualification and Experience • Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred • 10-15 years' experience post qualification • Should have worked in a mid to large-sized Corporate (preferably Broadcasting, Media/Telecom) or a Law Firm of repute having Telecom,...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: September 8, 2025 to September 14, 2025

Reports/Judgments'Judicial Impropriety' : Supreme Court Criticises High Court For Modifying Bail Condition When Bail Order Was Under Challenge In SCCause Title: Sreeja D G & Ors. v. Anitha R. Nair & Anr.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 874The Supreme Court criticized the Kerala High Court for 'judicial impropriety' in modifying bail conditions while its anticipatory bail order was...

Mere Registration Of FIR Not Ground To Withhold Promotion: P&H HC

A Division bench of the Punjab & Haryana High Court comprising Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi and Justice Vikas Suri held that mere registration of an FIR does not amount to pendency of criminal proceedings, and promotion can be withheld only after a charge-sheet is filed or charges are framed. Background Facts During the service, a promotion order dated 25.05.2022 was issued...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 15, 2025

Today's Supreme Court news here.

'Misconceived' : Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Reconsideration Of Judgment Upholding WB Madrasah Service Commission Act

The Court imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner.

Waqf Amendment Act | Coal price hike | Banu Mushtaq | POSH for political parties | Vantara verdict

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