Chhattisgarh High Court Bids Farewell To Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari On His Superannuation

A farewell ceremony was organised at the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, in honour of Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari on the occasion of his superannuation. Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari is scheduled to retire on 10 January 2026, and as 9 January marked the last working day of the week, the farewell ceremony was held at 3:30 p.m. in the Court Hall of the Chief Justice.On the occasion,...

Supreme Court Urges Union To Bring 'Romeo-Juliet' Clause In POCSO Act To Shield Consensual Adolescent Relationships From Prosecution

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has suggested that the Union Government consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause in the POCSO Act to exempt adolescents who engage in consensual relationships from criminal prosecution, despite being below the age of consent (18 years) and having only a minor age difference.“Considering the fact that repeated judicial notice has been...

Gujarat High Court Bars Sealing Of Residential Premises Until Decision By Authorities On Owners' Pleas Seeking Change In Use Permission

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (January 9) directed state authorities to decide applications moved by certain individuals seeking change in use of residential premises and said that until these applications are decided the premises shall not be sealed. The court was hearing a petition challenging Notice dated 05.03.2025 whereby the petitioners have been informed that on account of change in...

'Shocking' That Minor Girls Missing For 10+ Years, Yet Police Have No Whereabouts: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Wednesday (January 7), directed the Police authorities to file a detailed reply specifying the number of minor girls who have gone missing in the past decade. The court further instructed the authorities to disclose the number of girls who were traced through police efforts and those who returned voluntarily. These directions were passed in a public...

Gujarat High Court Designates Four Lawyers As Senior Advocates

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (January 9) notified the designation of four lawyers as senior advocates which also includes one woman lawyer.A notification issued by the high court states:"In exercise of powers conferred by Section 16 (2) of the Advocates Act, 1961 read with the High Court of Gujarat (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025, the Hon'ble the Chief Justice and Hon'ble...

Call For Papers: NLIU–Trilegal National Article Writing & Presentation Competition 2026

The NLIU-Trilegal National Article Writing & Presentation Competition on Labour & Employment Laws (NTC-LEL), 2026 is a flagship academic initiative of the Centre for Labour Laws (CLL), NLIU Bhopal. Organized in collaboration with Trilegal, one of India's pre-eminent law firms, the competition is designed to advance meaningful scholarship in the dynamic field of labour and employment law.The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic inquiry and professional legal practice by...

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2025: Part IV [Citations 1351 - 1804]

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 1351 to 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 1804Victims Of False Police Complaint Can Institute Proceedings U/S 211 IPC, Bar Under S.195 CrPC Won't Apply: Delhi High CourtCase title: Sunair Hotels Ltd. v. State & Anr.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 1351The Delhi High Court has held that a private individual who is falsely accused in a police complaint can himself initiate...

Deputy Manager (Sustainability & Emerging Assurance) Vacancy At Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP [Apply Now]

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP invites application for the post of Deputy Manager (Sustainability & Emerging Assurance). Name of the Post: Deputy Manager (Sustainability & Emerging Assurance) Essential Qualification and Experience · LL.B. mandatory, Additional: Global Law qualification. · Excellent spoken and written English. · Should be open and honest in communication with clients and colleagues. · Fluency in written & verbal...

Revenue Entries Do Not Confer Title; Mere Presence Of Name In Record Creates No Legal Right: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the mere name of a person in the revenue record does not confer ownership or create any enforceable right in respect of immovable property.The Court further remarked that revenue entries are maintained for fiscal purposes and cannot be treated as proof of title. Justice Virender Singh remarked that: “Merely name of defendant No.1 appeared in the...

'We Are Defined Not By The Office We Hold, But By Choices We Make': Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar Bids Farewell To Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Friday (09 January) bid farewell to its 39th Chief Justice, Justice Nitin Jamdar, who demitted office on superannuation.A full court reference was held in the presence of judges, senior advocates, members of the Bar and court staff. Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar expressed deep gratitude to the Bench, Bar and registry, describing the Kerala High Court not merely as...

Uncommunicated Adverse Entries In ACRs Can Be Considered For Passing Order Of Compulsory Retirement: Chhattisgarh HC

A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru held that the uncommunicated adverse entries in an employee's Annual Confidential Reports can be considered for passing an order of compulsory retirement. Background Facts The employee was appointed as a Process Writer in the District Court Establishment at Jagdalpur...

Delhi State Consumer Commission Dismisses Appeal Against Sonalika Tractors, Finds Inspection Report Fabricated

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal filed against M/s Amar Tractor and Auto Agencies and M/s Sonalika International Tractors Ltd., holding that the inspection report relied upon by the complainant was a fabricated and unreliable document and that no manufacturing defect in the tractor was established through credible expert evidence. The...