Failure To Provide Promised Fibre Connection: Chandigarh Consumer Commission Holds Reliance Jio Liable

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, U.T. Chandigarh, comprising President Amrinder Singh Sidhu and Member Brij Mohan Sharma, has held Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited and its officials liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice for installing a wireless internet connection instead of the promised optic-fibre wired connection and for failing to refund the...

Allahabad High Court Has No Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, Cannot Extend Arbitrator's Mandate U/S 29A A&C Act

The Allahabad High Court has held that it lacks jurisdiction to extend the mandate of an arbitrator under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on the ground that it does not exercise ordinary original civil jurisdiction and therefore does not fall within the definition of “Court” under Section 2(1)(e)(i) of the Act. Consequently, the High Court ruled that it...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: December 2025

Nominal IndexBHAGWANT MANN AND ANOTHER v. U.T. CHANDIGARH 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 460RAMANDEEP SINGH BAINS AND OTHERS v. BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD AND OTHERS 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 461Vishal Kandwal v. State of Haryana and ors. 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 462National Insurance Company Limited v. Satbir and Others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 463Sandeep Singh Attal @ Sandvi v. State of Punjab 2025 LiveLaw (PH)...

Inadvertently Uploading Incorrect Document For E-Auction Cannot Justify Forfeiture Of Deposit Without Intent To Mislead: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that forfeiture of earnest money deposit (EMD) under the Railway e-auction framework cannot be sustained merely on the ground of an inadvertent or clerical mistake in uploading documents, unless the authorities first record a finding that the bidder acted with an intent to mislead. Holding that forfeiture is penal in nature and entails serious civil...

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2025 - Part 4 [76-100]

76. Supreme Court Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma's Plea Challenging CJI's Recommendation For His RemovalCase Details: XXX V THE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS|W.P.(C) No. 699/2025Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 782)The Supreme Court August 7) dismissed the writ petition filed by Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the in-house inquiry report, which indicted him in the...

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque Sworn In As Chief Justice Of Sikkim High Court

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court on Sunday (January 4). Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur administered the oath of office to Justice A Muhamed Mustaque. Justice Mustaque is a native of Thana in Kannur District. He has obtained Law Degree from V.B College of Law, Udupi and later completed his LL.M from MG University in Labour Law. After enrolling...

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2025 [Part II]

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 451 to 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 900Delhi High Court Quashes Trademark Registration Of 'Captain Blue' In Plea By Producer Of 'Captain Morgan' RumCase title: Diageo Scotland Limited vs. Prachi Verma & Anr.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 451The Delhi High Court has directed the removal 'Captain Blue' mark from the Trade Marks Registry, in a plea by the alcoholic...

Calcutta High Court Directs Change Of Prosecutor In 2021 Murder Case After Alleged Inaction, Says Accused Cannot Be Held Indefinitely

The Calcutta High Court has observed that an accused cannot be kept in custody for an indefinite period and pulled up the State machinery over lack of progress in a 2021 murder trial where the accused has remained behind bars for over four years and two months, with only one witness partly examined out of 39 prosecution witnesses.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, while hearing a bail application filed...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: January 03, 2026

TAX Flavoured Milk Is Not 'Beverage'; Taxable At 5% GST: Karnataka High Court Provides Relief To Dodla DairyNotification Defining Jurisdiction Does Not Automatically Empower All Officers To Invoke S. 122 CGST Act: AP High CourtUnion Govt Notifies Trade Deals With New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway & Iceland; Eliminates Duty On 100% Of Indian ExportsForeign Trade Policy | Natural Honey...

Deputy Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited invites online application for the post of Deputy Manager (Legal). Name of the Post: Deputy Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Full Time Graduate and full time LLB. The LL.B. Degree must be obtained from a University / Institution recognized by Bar Council of India.05 years' of relevant post qualification experience in handling matters related to Civil laws,...

Legal Professional Vacancy At National Commission For Women (NCW)

National Commission for Women (NCW) invites application for the post of Legal Professional. Name of the Post: Legal Professional No. of Post: 02 (Two) Remuneration: Rs. 60,000 (consolidated) with Annual Increment @5% Essential Qualification and Experience Degree in Law with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Roles & Responsibilities Manage NCW cases in courts; draft pleadings; attend hearings; coordinate with Government Counsels; ensure timely filings....

Call For Applications: Research Position (Criminal Justice Projects) At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online application for the post of Research position to work on Criminal Justice Projects. Name of the Post: Research No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 50,000-Rs.80,000 per month. Essential Qualification and Experience LL.B. degree OR Master's Degree in an allied discipline, with demonstrated training and experience in...