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Supreme Court Issues Notice On TN Govt's Plea Against HC Order To Reimburse Private Schools Even If Centre Doesn't Release RTE Funds
The Supreme Court today agreed to consider the challenge to the Madras High Court order, which held that the State Government cannot cite non-receipt of funds from the Union Government as a reason to wriggle out of its statutory liability under Section 12(2) of the Right to Education Act to reimburse private schools admitting students from economically weaker sections.The bench of Justice...
DRT Has No Jurisdiction To Modify Settlement Terms In Application Filed After Disposal Of Matter: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court held that the Debts Recovery Tribunal (“DRT”) had no jurisdiction to rewrite/modify the terms and conditions of the One-time Settlement (“OTS”)/Settlement, in relation to an application filed after disposal of the matter based on a Consent Recovery Certificate.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a petition against the order of the DRT wherein...
Convict Entitled To Seek Remission Even If Sentence Exceeds 20 Years, Unless Order Specifically Bars Release: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that there is no embargo under Rule 164(v) of the State Prisons and Correctional Services Manual 2021 against the grant of remission, and merely because a detenue is sentenced to 21 years imprisonment, it cannot be said that he is not entitled to remission. In doing so, the court held that even order is for a specified term, a detenue would be entitled...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Alleging Discrimination Against Dalits In Andhra Village; Asks To Approach HC
The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition seeking reliefs in respect of alleged caste-discrimination and social boycott of Dalits in a village in Andhra Pradesh.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard the matter and asked the petitioner to approach the High Court and/or avail other available remedies.The petition was filed by one Dasari Chenna Kesavulu, who appeared in...
Centre Notifies Advocate's Appointment As Allahabad High Court Judge 27 Months After SC Collegium Recommendation
The Central Government on Monday (September 1, 2025) notified the appointment of Advocate Arun Kumar as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, nearly 27 months after the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his name. The Collegium had first proposed his elevation on May 9, 2023, but the file remained pending with the government for over two years before it finally received approval. The...
Junior Grade Translator Vacancy At Principal Seat, Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court at Guwahati invites application for the post of Junior Grade Translator.Name of the Post: Junior Grade Translator No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Rs. 14000-70000/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 8000/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules Essential Qualification and Experience • Must have master's degree from a recognized University in any official language of the State concerned under the jurisdiction of the Gauhati High Court. • Computer Certificate for a...
Accused Being 'Absconding' Not Enough To Issue Non-Bailable Warrant At Stage Of Summons Without Proving Urgency: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has reiterated that a non-bailable warrant cannot be issued against an accused at the stage of summons, merely because he was listed as 'absconding' without demonstrating an urgent requirement.Referring to guidelines issued by Supreme Court in Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI (2022), Justice N. Tukaramji in his order further noted that no notice of appearance under...
HPNLU Shimla Organized Orientations For Youth Red Cross UG Batch & Trial Advocacy Competition (Criminal) 2025
Youth Red Cross (YRC), HPNLU, Shimla Orientation for Incoming Batch of Undergraduate StudentsThe Youth Red Cross (YRC), HPNLU, Shimla under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla organized its Orientation Session on 30th August 2025 for the newly admitted 2025–2030 batch. The session aimed to introduce first-year students to the ethos, objectives, and ongoing activities of the Youth Red Cross, while fostering a sense of...
HPNLU Shimla Students Win First Prize At International Debate Competition by RPNLU Prayagraj
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, announces that Ms. Vaanya Sharma and Ms. Akshata Sharma, students of the 2nd year, undergraduate programme, have secured the First Prize at the International Debate Competition organised by Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, on August 30, 2025. This competition brought together law students from institutions across the world to deliberate on the...
RPNLU, Prayagraj Hosts Its First International Debate Competition
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU), through its Debate and Discussion Club (DDC), hosted its first International Debate Competition 2025. The debate “The U.N. has failed in maintaining international peace and security” competition drew the participation of 28 teams from India and abroad. Students advanced arguments, examining the role of the United Nations in peacebuilding and global conflict resolution. The debates highlighted legal reasoning, analytical...
KTU Syndicate Meeting Can't Be Continued After Vice-Chancellor Calls It Off, Will Create 'Ridiculous Situations': Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that members of the Syndicate of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) cannot continue a meeting once it has been called off by the Vice-Chancellor.Justice T R Ravi passed the order in two writ petitions filed by two Syndicate members challenging the annulment of decisions by the Vice Chancellor which were taken at the 63rd Syndicate meeting of KTU...