Will Hold Authorities & Dog Feeders Liable For Every Stray Dog Attack, Says Supreme Court

"Who should be held accountable when dogs attack a 9-year-old? The organization that is feeding them?" the Court asked.

'Frivolous Petition' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Remove Savarkar's Portrait From Parliament

The petition was withdrawn after the Court warned that it will impose Rs 1 lakh cost on the petitioner.

Section 29A(6) and the Perils of Mechanical Substitution: Reading Mohan Lal Fatehpuria Correctly

The decision of the Supreme Court in Mohan Lal Fatehpuria v. Bharat Textiles has led to considerable discussion on the interpretation of Section 29A(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The concern that appears to have emerged is whether the judgment should be read to mean that the moment the statutory timeline for making an arbitral award expires, substitution of the...

Anathema to Life and Liberty: The Supreme Court's Bail Reasoning in Gulfisha Fatima

The new year did not turn out to be upbeat for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, as the Apex Court, in a judgment spanning 142 pages in the case of GULFISHA FATIMA VS STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) 2026 INSC 2, refused bail to the two persons arrayed as accused and their freedom was denied for the umpteenth time. On the contrary, the Court granted bail to the other 5 co-accused, citing the non-seriousness of their role. The constitutional spirit finds a speck of much place in the judgment since...

NCDRC Decree Against Builder Company Can't Be Executed Against Directors/Promoters Without Personal Liability Fixed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (January 12) observed that the homebuyers cannot execute a decree, obtained solely against a builder company, against its directors or promoters personally, unless a specific finding of liability was made against them in the original proceedings. “It is trite that a decree cannot, by process of execution, be employed to shift or enlarge liability so as to...

Scheduled Areas Can Be Included In Municipal Limits Absent Governor's Exclusion Order: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging notification issued by the State Government under Section 3 read with Section 329 of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 (“the Act”), wherein several villages and Gram Panchayat areas that fell under the Scheduled Areas, notified under Para 6(2) of the 5th Schedule, were included in municipal limits. The division...

Right To Education Act | Ensure Admission Of Poor Students For Free Education In Private Schools : Supreme Court

The Court stated that ensuring the admission of such students must be seen as a "national mission."

Section 311 CrPC | Accused Can't Be Denied Cross-Examination Due To Counsel's Illness: Rajasthan High Court

While underscoring the wide amplitude of powers available to Courts under Section 311 CrPC, the Rajasthan High Court has held that an accused cannot be denied the opportunity of cross-examination owing to the counsel's illness and resultant inability to attend the scheduled court date.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a petition challenging the decision of the trial court...

Mastering the IBC: Principles, Practice & Commercial Wisdom With Rajasekhar V.K, Former NCLT Member

LiveLaw Academy has launched an online course titled “Mastering the IBC: Principles, Practice & Commercial Wisdom”, with Rajasekhar V.K, Former NCLT Member focusing on a structured and jurisprudential understanding of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The course will commence on 7th February 2026 and will be conducted over 14 bi-weekly sessions, comprising 28 hours of instruction. You can register hereAbout the Course The course is designed to offer participants a clear...

Assistant Librarian And Translator Vacancy At High Court Of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission invites online application for the post of Assistant Librarian and Translator. Name of the Post: Assistant Librarian and Translator No. of Post: Assistant Librarian: 01 (One) Translator: 06 (Six) Age Limit: 21-42 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Assistant Librarian · Degree in law and Diploma or Degree in Library science from a recognized University; Or Degree in Library Science From a recognized University...

Credibility Of India's Justice System: Appointment, Promotion, Transfer Of Judges

Independence of the judiciary The Constituent Assembly (CA) discussed the need for an independent judiciary, so that a constitution court would deliver justice to the People. This involved the appointment and tenure of judges, their retirement age, salary, etc. The CA drafted and promulgated the Constitution, which has basic characteristic features, the elements of which are: Supremacy of We the People; Primacy of the Constitution and its unitary character;...

Legal Officer Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya invites online application for the post of Legal Officer. Name of the Post: Legal Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 65 Years Remuneration: Rs. 50,000-60,000/- Essential Qualification and Experience · A professional Law Graduate with extensive experience in dealing with legal matters of any Govt. organization/Government undertaking etc., service laws, Labour Laws, Land Laws and Liaisoning with PSUs/Central/State...