'Private Defence Can't Be Weighed In Golden Scale' : Supreme Court Acquits Doctor For Killing Attacker Who Fired Pistol

The Supreme Court recently set aside the conviction and life sentence imposed on a doctor from Uttarakhand for shooting a man who had gone to his clinic armed with a pistol and fired at him, accepting his plea of private defence. A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice N Kotiswar relied on the judgment in Darshan Singh v. State of Punjab and Anr., which culled out 10 principles...

Presidential Reference | Centre Requests Supreme Court To Declare Tamil Nadu Governor Case Judgment Wrong

On the last day of the hearing of the Presidential Reference on the issues related to grant of assent to Bills, the Solicitor General of India, for the Union, requested the Supreme Court to declare that the two-judge bench Tamil Nadu judgment does not lay down the correct law. After 10 days of hearing, the Supreme Court today reserved its opinion in the Presidential Reference on 14...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Attempt To Murder Case Against IAF Officer Involved In Road Rage Incident

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed an attempt to murder case registered against an Indian Air Force Officer, who was involved in a road rage fight with a call centre employee in Bengaluru.Notably the video of the fight between the accused Shiladitya Bose and one Vikas Kumar S J had gone viral on social media. Initially based on the complaint filed by Bose's wife Madhumita, who is...

Clause 18 Of Vivad Se Vishwas-II Scheme Is Mandatory If Claim Satisfies Twin Test: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court, while hearing an appeal u/s 37 of the A&C Act, a Writ Petition filed by the Respondent for directions to the Appellant to consider the offer made under appeal, observed Vivad se Vishwas II (contractual disputes) scheme (“the scheme”), observed that Clause 18 of the scheme is mandatory in nature. The bench of Justice Sanjeeb K. Panigrahi observed that...

Malegaon Blast Victims | NCDRC criticised | Bharat Mata Row | Waqf Tribunal [VIDEO]

Courts Today by LiveLaw brings you eight key legal updates—from the Malegaon blast appeal and medical negligence rulings, to questions over judicial procedure, compensation law, and deeper constitutional debates. Stay informed on how India's judiciary is shaping accountability, fairness, and due...

Kerala High Court Forwards Pleas Over Stray Dog Menace To Supreme Court, Retains Matters Seeking Compensation For Dog Bites

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (September 11) directed its Registrar General to transmit records of pleas relating to stray dog menace in the State to the Supreme Court, following the Top Court's recent decision to formulate a national policy on the issue.While staying a division bench direction to not release stray dogs picked up from Delhi National Capital region for vaccination, a...

Legal Aid Lawyers In Legal Defense Counsel Office Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Khandwa

District Legal Services Authority, Khandwa invites application for the post of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel.Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel No. of Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 01 (One) Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 02 (Two) Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 03 (Three) Essential...

Consultant (Legal) Vacancy At Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites application for the post of Consultant (Legal).Name of the Post: Consultant (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized University. Additional qualification such as a Master of Laws (LLM) Or equivalent degree/diploma in the area are preferred. • Must be registered with the Bar Council of India and possess a valid license to...

'Entire Local Bar Has Gone On Strike, Genuine Apprehension': P&H High Court Transfers Suit Allegedly Filed On Behest Of Lawyer

The Punjab and Haryana High Court transferred a civil suit filed allegedly on the behest of an advocate to another court outside the jurisdiction, considering that the entire local Bar had gone on strike in support of the lawyer on whose behest the case was lodged.Justice Archana Puri said, "Each case has to be decided on its own facts and circumstances. One distinctive circumstance, in any...

Was Delay Condoned U/S 473 CrPC In 'Outraging Modesty' Complaint Against Film Director Ranjith? Kerala High Court Asks Trial Court

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the Registry to seek a report from the trial court on whether any order was passed under Section 473 CrPC condoning the delay in taking cognizance of an offences alleged by a Bengali actress against Malayalam film director Ranjith under Sections 354 and 509 of the IPC. A bench of Justice G Girish, while considering Ranjith's plea for quashing...

Delhi High Court Protects Personality Rights Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Says Unauthorised Exploitation Violates Right To Privacy

The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, observing that unauthorized exploitation of personal attributes of an individual violates right to privacy and undermines the right to live with dignity.Justice Tejas Karia restrained various entities from misusing the personal attributes of the actress like her name and images by...

Supreme Court Reserves Opinion In Presidential Reference On Timelines For Bills' Assent After 10-Day Hearing

The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 11) reserved its opinion in the reference made by the President of India under Article 143 raising questions related to the timelines for granting assent to Bills by the President and the Governor under Articles 200/201 of the Constitution.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice PS Narasimha...