Unfair: Allahabad High Court Comes To Aid Of Man Whose Petrol Pump Allotment Was Cancelled By BPCL Over Minor Typo

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that cancelling a petrol pump dealership solely on the basis of a typographical error in the location is unfair and without any basis in law. A bench of Justice Shekhar B Saraf and Justice Indrajeet Shukla noted this is especially true when the dealer has already spent a huge sum of money acting on the Letter of Intent (LOI) issued by...

Plea In Bombay High Court Seeks Return Of Mortal Remains Of Indian Seafarer Killed In Iranian Missile Strike

A writ petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the return of the mortal remains of an Indian seafarer, who died in Oman coast due to an Iranian missile strike. The petition filed by Amratlal Goklal Solanki claims that their son Dixit Solanki was serving as an Oiler in the Engine Room aboard the vessel MKD, Vyom.The petition states that they were informed on March 1 by...

'Prima Facie In Contempt': Why Allahabad High Court Slammed Basti SP For Suspending IO Over An NBW

The Allahabad High Court recently issued a stern warning of criminal contempt to the Superintendent of Police, Basti, Dr. Yashveer Singh, after he suspended an Investigating Officer who obtained a non-bailable warrant against the accused persons from an ACJM Court. A bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena observed that the SP's suspension order is "prima facie in contempt"...

Retention Of Fees Without Rendering Services Is Unfair Trade Practice: J&K Consumer Commission Orders Physics Wallah To Refund ₹35,000, Pay Compensation

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Baramulla/Bandipora, comprising Peerzada Qousar Hussain (President) and Nyla Yaseen (Member), has directed Physics Wallah Private Limited and its local coordinator to refund ₹35,000 and pay compensation to a complainant whose son was denied access to a NEET 2027 course despite full payment. The Commission observed that retention of...

NLU Odisha Invites Applications For 3-Year LL.B. Programme 2026-27; Entrance Test On May 10

National Law University Odisha (NLUO) has invited applications for admission to its three-year LL.B. programme for the academic year 2026–27. The programme aims to promote inclusive legal education and enhance diversity on campus. A total of 60 seats are available.EligibilityCandidates holding a graduate degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. Those appearing for final year examinations or awaiting results may also apply. At the time of admission, candidates are required to submit...

Empowering SEBI: Case For Statutory Framework To Compensate Victims Of Corporate Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the market regulator focused on protecting investor interests. However, its role in settling disputes between investors and companies is still debated. While SEBI regulates and enforces rules, it does not have a solid system for providing remedies that focus on investors.Since the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act was introduced in 1992, SEBI has slowly expanded its power over intermediaries and listed companies. However, it has not...

Climate Change Can Be Addressed Through Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Chhattisgarh Minister At HNLU Conference

Chhattisgarh Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Ram Vichar Netam emphasized the role of indigenous knowledge systems in addressing climate change and social inequality while delivering the keynote address at a two-day international conference on “Law, Rights, and Indigenous Futures” organized by Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU).Addressing the conference, the Minister highlighted the need to recognize indigenous communities as active contributors to sustainable development. He stressed...

LiveLaw Invites Applications for Editorial Roles at LIVELAWBIZ

LiveLawBiz, the corporate and business law vertical of LiveLaw, is expanding its editorial team and inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the following positions: 1. Executive EditorExperience Required: Minimum 4 years or more in corporate legal reporting/Editing Eligibility Criteria: Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) is mandatory Strong background in reporting on corporate law, business regulations, M&A, compliance, and financial legal developments Proven...

Identical Evidence: Orissa High Court Quashes Disciplinary Action After Criminal Court Acquittal

A Division Bench of the Orissa High Court comprising Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra held that departmental proceedings based on identical evidence must be set aside when a criminal court has acquitted the employee on the merits, leaving the disciplinary findings based on “no evidence.” Background Facts The employee (respondent) was serving as a...

Stamp Deficiency Can Be Recovered From Legal Representatives To The Extent Of Their Inheritance: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that deficiency under the Indian Stamp Act,1899 can be recovered from legal representatives of the deceased only to the extent of their inheritance. Section 181 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 provides for recovery proceedings against the legal representatives in cases of arrears of land revenue. It provides that recovery proceedings may continue against the...

'Absence Of Burn Care Facilities Renders Right To Health Illusory': Jharkhand HC Issues Statewide Directions After Hazaribagh Fire Tragedy

The Jharkhand High Court has held that the absence of functional burn care facilities across the State renders the right to health under Article 21 “illusory”, issuing comprehensive directions to ensure establishment and operationalisation of burn units in all district hospitals.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar was hearing a public...

Patna High Court Flags Police's “Invariable Misuse” Of NDPS Act In Cough Syrup Cases; Says Such Offences Fall Under Drugs & Cosmetics Act

The Patna High Court has observed that police authorities are “invariably misusing” the provisions of the NDPS Act in cases involving cough syrups containing permissible levels of codeine, holding that such cases ought to fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.A Single Judge Bench comprising Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey was hearing a bail application filed in connection with Mansi P.S. Case...