Why Judges Differ And How Far They Should

The primary question for consideration before the Apex Court in Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India1 was whether Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was constitutionally valid. The Bench delivered a split verdict, with two divergent but carefully reasoned opinions, leading to a reference to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India for the constitution of a larger Bench. Justice B.V. Nagarathna held Section 17A to be constitutionally infirm in its very...

Bail Can Be Cancelled If Procured By Fraud Or Misrepresentation: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has held that bail granted to an accused person can be cancelled where it has been obtained by misrepresentation or fraud.Justice Pranjal Das observed, “...a bail order can also be cancelled, if it was procured by misrepresentation or fraud. The aforesaid principle would be squarely applicable to the facts and circumstances that have emerged in the instant case...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Trial Against Singer Guru Randhawa Accused Of Defaming Jatt-Sikh Community In 'Sirra' Song

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in an interim order on Friday (March 20) stayed criminal proceedings against Punjabi singer and composer Guru Randhawa accused of defaming Jatt-Sikh community by using certain lyrics in his 2025 hit song "Sirra". The petition states that the defamation complaint arises from a lyric in the Petitioner's song "Sirra," which states, "Jammeya nu gudti ch mildi...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 16 to March 22, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 114 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 125 NOMINAL INDEX V Varun Kumar and Others v. P Thamizhselvan and Another, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 114 P Vanajakshi v. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 115 M Senthilmurugan v. The Inspector of Police, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 116 Mohammed Rafiq and Others v. The State and Another, 2026...

No Indefeasible Right To Force State To Conclude Exam Process When Papers Leaked May Have Benefited Candidates: Allahabad High Court

In a case of leaked paper and cancelled examination, the Allahabad High Court has held that there is no indefeasible right to force the State to conclude the examination process when papers leaked may have benefited the candidates. While dealing with cancellation of written examinations conducted by U.P. Education Service Selection Commission in which paper was leaked, Justice Saurabh...

Deputy Project Manager Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur invites application for the post of Deputy Project Manager in Estate Office. Name of the Post: Deputy Project Manager No. of Post: 03 (Three) Salary Range:23000-2000-59000 Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in CA/ICWA/CS OR • Post-graduate (MBA/MCA/M.Com./M.Sc./MA) + 4 years of relevant experience OR • Graduate (B.Sc./BA/B.Com./BBA/BCA/LL.B.) + 7 years of relevant experience at appropriate level. • Desirable...

Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Gondia

District Legal Services Authority, Gondia invites application for the post of Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels. Name of the Post: Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels No. of Post: 02 (Two) Essential Qualification and Experience Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years. Good oral and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others. Excellent writing and research skills. IT...

Counsellor Vacancy At Family Court, District Pali, Rajasthan

The Family Court of Pali invites application for the post of Counsellor. Name of the Post: Counsellor No. of Post: 02 (Two) Essential Qualification and Experience Applicant must Possess qualification as required in Rule 8 (2) of Family Court (Rajasthan) (Amendment) Rules 2016. (i) Degree in social sciences such as social welfare, sociology, clinical psychiatry, psychology/philosophy, preferably with a Degree in laws; and (ii) A least five years' experience in field...

Officer (Company Secretary) And Officer (Legal) Vacancy At HMT Limited

HMT Limited invites application for the post of Officer (Company Secretary) and Officer (Legal). Name of the Post: Officer (Company Secretary) and Officer (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) each Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Officer (Company Secretary) Graduation with ACS Qualification or Qualified Company Secretary having membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) from recognized University/College/Institute with good...

Counsellor Vacancy At Family Court, Kota [Apply Now]

The office of the Judge Family Court of Kota invites application for the post of Counsellor. Name of the Post: Counsellor Essential Qualification and Experience Applicant must possess following qualification as required under Rule 8 (2) of Family Court (Rajasthan) Rules, 1991: (i) Degree in social sciences such as social welfare, sociology, clinical psychiatry, psychology/philosophy, preferably with a Degree in law; and (ii) At least five years' experience in field work/ research...

Courts Can Extend Time For Disciplinary Proceedings Suo Motu To Ensure Misconduct Doesn't Go Unpunished: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has recently held that the Court has suo moto powers to extend the time limit for disciplinary proceedings fixed by an earlier Court to ensure that serious misconduct does not go unpunished. Referring to the decision of the Full Bench of the Allahabad High Court in Abhishek Prabhakar Awasthi v. New India Assurance Company Limited and Others which was affirmed by the...

AI Doesn't Have Qualities Of A Judge: CJI Surya Kant

While AI can analyse patterns and generate responses, it cannot understand human suffering or bear responsibility for its outcomes.