Delhi High Court Flags Possible Conflict Between S.223 BNSS Interpretation And SC Law On Cognizance, Refers Issue To Larger Bench

The Delhi High Court has referred to a larger bench the issue relating to the stage of taking cognizance under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and the timing of issuance of notice to the accused under its first proviso.For context, Section 223 pertains to examination of the complainant. The provision states that a magistrate having jurisdiction while...

Supreme Court Expunges Kerala HC Remarks About Woman In Rape Case Against MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the remarks made by the Kerala High Court against the woman, who raised rape allegations against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, while granting anticipatory bail to him in the case for alleged rape and forced miscarriage of pregnancy.A Bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice NK Singh was dealing with the challenge to the Kerala High Court's...

'Genocide; Prima Facie Case Made Out': Allahabad High Court Refuses To Quash 1984 Kanpur Anti-Sikh Riot Cases

The Allahabad High Court recently rejected petitions filed by 9 individuals to quash the criminal proceedings pertaining to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur. Describing the mass violence following the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as a 'genocide' and a 'crime against humanity', the Court said that delay in recording witness statements and the non-availability...

State Can't Mechanically Suspend Municipal Resolutions: Gujarat High Court Stays Govt Order

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (March 24) questioned the State government and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation with respect to authority under which the Municipal Commissioner had referred resolutions concerning waiver of late payment charges under advertisement policy to the State.The court further said that "prima facie" the Municipal Commissioner could not have referred the matter to...

'Need Of The Hour' : Supreme Court Issues Notice On SCBA Plea To Create Dedicated Welfare Fund For SC Advocates

The petition seeks that proceeds from welfare stamps affixed on vakalatnamas in the Supreme Court be deposited exclusively into a dedicated SCBA members' Welfare Fund.

HNLU Team Secures Runner-Up Position At 23rd Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot, Hong Kong

The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur secured the runner-up position at the 23rd Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot held in Hong Kong. Competing against leading law schools from across the globe, the HNLU team emerged as the first runner-up, marking a significant milestone in the university's mooting record and reinforcing its presence in the field of international arbitration. The team comprised Soumya Jain (3rd Year), Gaurav Agarwal (2nd Year),...

Supreme Court Refuses NHAI's Plea To Review Retrospective Application Of Solatium To NH Acquisitions, But Bars Reopening Settled Claims

The Court observed that the NHAI's additional financial burden of ₹29,000 crore can't be a ground to review the judgment.

Right To Adopt Cannot Be Defeated By Procedural Delay: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has held that a prospective adoptive parent cannot be deprived of the right to adopt merely because the child crosses the statutory age limit during pendency of court proceedings, particularly when the delay is attributable to the judicial process itself. Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), allowing a civil revision petition, set aside an order of the District Judge, Nadia,...

Insurance Claim Wrongly Repudiated For Film Distribution Losses Due To Telangana Agitation; NCDRC Awards ₹3.80 Crore Compensation

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, comprising Justice A.P. Sahi (President) and Bharatkumar Pandya (Member), allowed the complaint filed by M/s Asian Theatres Pvt. Ltd. against Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr., holding that the repudiation of the insurance claim was arbitrary and amounted to deficiency in service. The Commission set aside the repudiation letter...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Non-Compliance With SC Directions For CCTVs In Police Stations During Arrest, Interrogation

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea alleging non-compliance with the Supreme Court's directions mandating installation and maintenance of CCTV cameras in police stations and other investigative offices, particularly during the arrest and custodial interrogation of an accused.A Division Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shail Jain sought responses from the State and...

NUALS Secures First Place At International Arbitration Moot Court Competition

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi secured first place at the International Arbitration Moot Court Competition 2026 held at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park. The competition was organised by Ramaiah College of Law as part of the Ramaiah International Moot and Arbitration Conference, and was supported by institutions including AZB & Partners, CMS IndusLaw, the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, and JurisphereAI. The winning team comprised...

First Edition Of International Labour Law Conference On New Labour Codes In India: Contemporary Issues, Implementation Challenges And Global Perspectives

The Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai is organizing the First Edition of the International Labour Law Conference on the theme “New Labour Codes in India: Contemporary Issues, Implementation Challenges and Global Perspectives” scheduled to be held on 6 April 2026 in hybrid mode.This conference aims to provide a platform for academicians, legal professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on the evolving labour law framework in India. With...