MP High Court Sets Aside POCSO Conviction After Finding Alleged Victim Was Consenting Adult, Seeks Response From Judge & Prosecutor

"This is a sign of intellectual dishonesty on the part of the Special Judge," the court said.

'Disgusting': Supreme Court Slams Judicial Officer Accused Of Urinating In Train Coach & Creating Ruckus, Stays His Reinstatement

"Disgusting conduct by a judicial officer. Grossest, grave misconduct. He should have been dismissed", Court said.

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Workers Hired Through Contractors Can't Claim Equal Status As Regular Employees : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that contractual workers engaged through third-party service providers are not entitled to equivalent employment benefits as regular employees, observing that such parity would undermine the foundational principles of public recruitment and transparent hiring processes. “If the persons who are employed through a contractor, and have come to work, are given equal...

Martin Antony Moves Kerala High Court Challenging Rape Conviction & Sentence In 2017 Actress Assault Case

Martin Antony, the second accused in the 2017 actress abduction and rape case moved the Kerala High Court on Monday (January 12) challenging his conviction and sentence passed by the Principal District and Sessions Court Ernakulam.The Sessions Court had found him to be guilty of the offences under Sections 109, 120B, 342, 354, 354(b), 366, 355(b), 357, 354B and 376D of the Indian Penal Code...

Vivekananda Global University To Organise One-Week Online FDP On “Human Rights In The Age Of Technology”

Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, will organise a one-week online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Human Rights in the Age of Technology” from January 19 to 25, 2026. The programme will focus on the evolving interface between technological advancements and human rights in the context of artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, and data-driven governance. The FDP seeks to facilitate informed discourse on these issues by bringing together scholars, practitioners, policymakers,...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 5 to January 11, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 6 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 26 NOMINAL INDEX A Karthik v. Mrs Rashmi Siddharth Zagade and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 6 I Periyasamy v. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 7 The Executive Officer v. Rama Ravikumar and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 8 Freshtohome Foods Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad)...

Supreme Court Directs Completion Of Bengaluru Municipal Corporation Elections By June 30

The Supreme Court on Monday set a deadline of June 30, 2026, for the completion of the election process for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the State of Karnataka to publish the final ward-wise reservation by February 20, 2026.Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, for the State...

Motor Accident Compensation Not 'Bonanza'; Claimants Can't Recover Medical Expense Borne By Charity: Gujarat High Court

While considering plea seeking enhancement of compensation to the kin of the deceased who died after an accident, the Gujarat High Court recently observed that compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act is not a "bonanza or a jackpot". The court was hearing an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act by the claimants against an award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Sujoy Paul As Chief Justice Of Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium today recommended the appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.Justice Paul, whose parent High Court is the Madhya Pradesh High Court, is currently the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. He was transferred from the MP High Court to the Calcutta High Court in July last year.Click here to read the collegium...

Para Legal Volunteers Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Darrang

District Legal Services Authority, Darrang invites application for the post of Para Legal Volunteers. Name of the Post: Para Legal Volunteers Essential Qualification and Experience · Candidate should be from any of the following categories: a. Teachers (including retired teachers) b. Retired Government servants and senior citizens c. MSW students and teachers d. Anganwadi Workers e. Doctor/Physicians f. Students and Law Students (till they enrol as lawyers) g. Members of ...

Manager (HR) Vacancy At Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation

Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation invites application for the post of Manager (HR). Name of the Post: Manager (HR) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 55 Years Remuneration: ₹1,32,000.00 on CTC basis Essential Qualification and Experience · The applicant should be a graduate with good academic record from a recognized University/Institute. · Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Personnel Management/ Human Resource Management/ Industrial...