'Vigilance Has Sought Sanction', State Tells Kerala High Court In KSU Leader's Plea For Probe Into PP Divya's Alleged Benami Deals

The Kerala government on Tuesday informed the High Court that the Vigilance Department has sought prior approval from the government to look into the alleged benami deals of former Kannur district panchayat president P.P. Divya.As per Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, prior approval of the state government is required to conduct investigation into an offence under the Act...

Baramulla Consumer Court Orders Cancellation Of Fake Electricity Bills, Awards Rs.30,000 Compensation

The Baramulla/Bandipora District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Peerzada Qousar Hussain along with Ms. Nyla Yaseen as member has allowed a complaint against Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (KPDCL) holding them liable for deficiency in service and negligence. KPDCL had issued false and multiple electricity bills in the name of complainant. While cautioning...

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Calls For Complaints Against Lawyers Involved In Bench Hunting

The Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana has called for complaints against lawyers or litigants involved in bench hunting or forum shopping."The Committee, in pursuit of fairness and accountability, invites any advocate, affected person, or member of the public to provide relevant information, complaints, or material regarding unethical practices in this regard. Such information may be...

Kerala High Court Extends Toll Suspension At Paliyekkara On NH 544, Directs Fresh Traffic Inspection

The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh traffic inspection of the stretch of NH 544 where a 12-hour blockade was recently reported, leading to the HC suspending toll collection at Paliyekkara Toll Plaza (Thrissur district).Division bench comprising Justice A Muhammed Mustaque and Justice Harisankar V Menon have directed the District Collector of Thrissur and the Interim Traffic...

'Total Non-Application Of Mind': Delhi High Court On Dept's Rejection Of Trader's Plea For GST Cancellation, Subsequent Cancellation Order

The Delhi High Court recently expressed its disapproval with the GST Department for rejecting a trader's application for retrospective cancellation of his GST registration on medical grounds, and later cancelling his registration with retrospective effect.Stating that this approach reflects a “complete non-application of the mind”, a division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail...

A Friend Indeed

Should Courts be Student Friendly? What responsibilities does the Bench and the Bar have towards law students? Is tomorrow the responsibility of today?A letter addressed to the Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala, by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association, taking exception to a Single Judge of the Court inviting two law students to be Amicus Curiae found its place in media[1]. According to the Association if the Court was looking for any assistance, it must have engaged as Amicus Senior...

SGT University & UKILP To Organise A Four-Day Executive Education Programme In London

Faculty of Law, SGT University with UK India Legal Partnership (UKILP) are organizing four-day masterclass on International Dispute Resolution & Leadership at London from 6th October 2025 to 9th October 2025. This Opportunity is brought by UK-India Education Partnership, an initiative of the UK India Legal Partnership (UKILP), Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Queen Mary University of London and SGT University, Gurugram (accredited NAAC A+). This Executive Education Programme...

If Governors Can Veto Bills By Withholding Assent, Even Money Bills Could Be Blocked : Supreme Court In Presidential Reference Hearing

The Court said that the interpretation that Governors can simply withhold Bills was a "little problematic".

Bombay High Court Calls For State's Affidavit On Steps Taken To Implement 2023 Resolution Prohibiting Plying Of Bike Taxis

The Bombay High Court today ordered the Maharashtra Government to file an affidavit spelling out the steps undertaken to implement the January 19, 2023, Government Resolution (GR) by which bike taxis were prohibited from plying across the State.A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne asked the State to file an affidavit listing down the steps taken to implement...

'Non-Traceability Of Documents Without Supporting Affidavit Is Not A Ground To Allow Secondary Evidence': Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that mere assertions of non-availability or non-traceability of documents, without filing a supporting affidavit, cannot constitute sufficient grounds for permitting secondary evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The Court upheld the decision of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) refusing to allow Hindustan Petroleum Corporation...

52 Gates Legal Expands To India With New Office In Hyderabad

52 Gates Legal LLP, a legal division of England based 52 Gates Strategy Consulting, was formally inaugurated on 24 August 2025 at its new premises in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The launch event was graced by Telangana's Mr. D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for Industries and Commerce, along with Members of the Legislative Assembly Madan Mohan Rao, Rakesh Redy, Anil Eravarthy, senior bureaucrats like Mr Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary for Touris and Youth Advancement, and figures from...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Judge's Personal Security Officer Who Allegedly Tried To Open Fire On Court Officer

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to the personal security officer (PSO) of a sitting High Court judge, who allegedly attempted to open fire on a court officer during a heated altercation.The Chief Court Officer, Dalvinder Singh, filed a complaint stating that during a heated argument, ASI Dilbagh Singh pulled out his gun to open fire, but the bullet was not shot as...