'Sorry State Of Affairs': Patna High Court Says Citizens Forced To Approach Court For Aadhaar Correction, Directs UIDAI To Act

The Patna High Court has expressed concern over the increasing number of petitions seeking correction of date of birth in Aadhaar records, observing that citizens are being unnecessarily forced to approach the Court despite fulfilling statutory requirements.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Ajit Kumar was hearing a writ petition filed by a petitioner seeking correction of his date of birth in...

MNLU Mumbai Holds 4th Convocation At Ravindra Natya Mandir, Degrees Conferred On Graduating Students

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai celebrated its fourth convocation at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The ceremony commenced at 10:00 AM and brought together dignitaries, graduating students, faculty, and families to mark the conferral of degrees.The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address and presentation of the University's report by Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Vice-Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, who highlighted the institution's academic...

'Concealment Deprives Voters Of Informed Choice': MP High Court Refuses To Dismiss Plea Against Congress MLA For 'Hiding' 9 Criminal Cases

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to dismiss an election petition filed by BJP leader Krishna Pati Tripathi against election of Congress' Abhay Kumar Mishra from Semariya constituency in Rewa, for prima facie concealing nine criminal cases against him.The bench of Justice Vinay Saraf observed,"Concealment and suppression of this nature deprive the voters to make an informed and...

'Absence Of Documentary Proof No Grounds To Deny Just Compensation In Accident Cases': P&H High Court Enhances Amount From ₹95K To 7 Lakh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that mere absence of documentary proof of income cannot be a ground to deny just compensation to an injured claimant in a motor accident case. The Court observed that compensation must be assessed on a reasonable basis rather than denied for want of strict proof.Justice Harkesh Manuja was hearing an appeal filed by the injured claimant challenging...

Karnataka High Court Stays FIR Against YouTuber Sameer MD Over Video On Dharmasthala Mass Burial

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the criminal proceedings initiated against Youtuber Sameer M.D, who runs Dootha YouTube channel, over a video he made on the Dharmasthala mass burial case.The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed ordered, “…Learned Additional SPP to accept notice and file objections after watching the video. Further investigation shall remain stayed...

Indigenous Knowledge Systems Key To Addressing Climate Change: Chhattisgarh Tribal Affairs Minister At HNLU Conference

Addressing a two-day online international conference on “Law, Rights, and Indigenous Futures: Rethinking Tribal Justice in a Globalized World”, organised by Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Shri Ram Vichar Netam, Minister of Tribal Affairs, Chhattisgarh, emphasised the importance of recognising indigenous communities as active contributors to sustainable development. He highlighted the need for inclusive policies rooted in constitutional values of justice, equality, and dignity, and...

No Judge-Specific Information Maintained On Corruption Complaints Against Judges : Supreme Court Tells Delhi High Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that no judge-specific information is maintained regarding complaints of corruption or misconduct.The Court was hearing a petition filed by journalist and RTI activist Saurav Das seeking information under the Right to Information Act on whether any complaints of corruption or improper conduct have been received by Supreme Court...

Racial Discrimination | Supreme Court Urges Delhi HC CJ To Consider Policy Decision For Expeditious Trials In Sensitive Cases

While dealing with a PIL assailing racial discrimination against Northeastern people, the Supreme Court today expressed a need for expeditious trials in sensitive cases.The Court requested the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court to take up the issue on the administrative side and consider a holistic policy decision.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul...

1st Of April – Two Stalwarts At The Bar

It is always in jest or laughter that references are made to the 1st of April – April Fools' Day – a day when practical jokes are customarily a part of life. For the banker, it is the beginning of the new financial year. For the history buff, it is the day on which Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years imprisonment for his participation in the Beer Hall Putsch. The day, however, commemorates the birth anniversary of two legends of the law who walked the corridors of the Court – both of whom...

“Publicity Litigation”: Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Distribution Of Cash & Gifts During Election, Says ECI Already Taking Steps

The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (1st April), dismissed a plea seeking to prevent illegal distribution of cash either directly or through tokens, and other inducements to voters at the time of elections. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan took note of the submissions made by the Election Commission of India and the State Government that necessary...

Rajya Sabha Passes CAPF Amendment Bill To Negate Supreme Court Direction Against IPS Officers' Appointment

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Bill, 2026, through a voice vote amidst the Opposition walkout. The Opposition wanted the Bill to go to the Select Committee for further deliberation.The Bill has provisions that 50% of the total posts in the rank of Inspector General and a minimum of 67% of the posts in the rank of Additional...

'Don't Go Below The Belt': Bombay High Court Tells Republic TV To Tone Down Coverage Of Cases On Anil Ambani

The Bombay High Court on Monday orally told Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, to avoid using disparaging adjectives while reporting on industrialist Anil Ambani and investigations involving Reliance group of companies.Hearing Ambani's defamation suit seeking an injunction against the channel, Justice Milind Jadhav made pointed remarks against sensational tagging and...