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Supreme Court Stays Kerala HC Order Which Held Cochin International Airport Ltd To Be A 'Public Authority' Under RTI Act
The Supreme Court yesterday stayed a Kerala High Court order which held that the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is a 'public authority' coming within the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after hearing Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi (for CIAL). Granting leave, the bench listed the matter in January, 2026.To...
Non-Signatory Must Have Live & Proximate Connection To Arbitration Agreement For Being Pulled Into Proceedings U/S 9 Of A&C Act: Telangana HC
The Telangana High Court Division Bench comprising of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice B.R. Madhusudhan Rao has observed that for being pulled into the proceedings u/s 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, a non-signatory must have a live and proximate connection to arbitration agreement. The bench observed that the law has pushed the boundaries to pull in non-signatories...
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Activist, Legislator, Judge: Justice Ferdino Rebello Speaks [VIDEO]
In this episode Justice Rebello is in conversation with Naushad Engineer, Senior Advocate. He recounts his journey, which includes a stint as an activist, a legislator elected during the post-Emergency Janata wave in 1977, and leader of movements like the Goa fishermen's agitation, which even led to his imprisonment! As a judge of the Bombay High Court and later Chief Justice of...
Associate (Legal) A Vacancy At Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
The Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) invites applications for the post of Associate (Legat)-A in the Regional Office, of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Associate (Legal) A No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/- month Age Limit: 50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) or equivalent from a recognized...
NGT Has No Power To Direct ED Probe Under PMLA : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal has no jurisdiction to direct the Enforcement Directorate to launch investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against an entity.The bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran set aside the direction of the NGT to the Enforcement Directorate to examine and take appropriate action under...
Supreme Court Hearing-Presidential Reference On Timelines For Bills' Assent-DAY-4 : Live Updates
A 5-judge Constitution Bench of the SupremeCourt will hear today the Presidential Reference by President Droupadi Murmu on 14 questions on the power to assent on Bills, including whether Court can fix timelines for the President/Governor to decide on Bills. The Presidential Reference, made under Article 143, came a month after Supreme Court's judgment in Tamil Nadu Governor's matter, wherein...
'Trial Courts Consistently Failing To Perform Judge's Duties Despite Regular Training': MP High Court While Acquitting Rape Convict
The Madhya Pradesh High Court overturned the conviction passed by the Trial Court under the POCSO Act, noting that the trial court had 'committed several irregularities'. The court noted that the trial court failed to take 'cognizance of ossification test report available on record and, secondly, it did not pose questions under Section 313 of Cr.P.C. to the accused/applicant on the basis of...
Import Of Counterfeit iPhones Dilutes Brand Equity, Affects Consumer Welfare: Delhi High Court In Customs Fraud Case
The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over alleged import of counterfeit iPhones, stating that such imports not only affect brand owners but also adversely affect consumer welfare— as old and used products could get re-branded as new ones.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain thus observed,“Consumers in India may be made to pay more for used, second hand...
Orissa High Court Half Yearly Digest: January - June, 2025
Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 1 To 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 82Nominal Index [Citations 1-82]MH BLAND S.L. v. MV PROPEL FORTUNE (IMO 9500699), 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 1Doyel Dey v. The Judge, Family Court, Balasore & Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 2Sonel Sekhar Nayak & Ors. v. State of Odisha & Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 3Binod Pattanayak v. Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 4Ashok Kumar Swain...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 25, 2025
Links of today's stories :Russia Obligated To Legally Assist India In Locating Woman Who Fled With Child During Custody Case: Supreme CourtMaharashtra Slum Areas Act | Land Can't Be Acquired Without Extinguishing Owner's Preferential Right To Propose Rehabilitation Scheme : Supreme CourtDeath Sentence Can Be Challenged In Article 32 Petition For Breach Of Procedural Safeguards: Supreme...
