Dying Declaration Lacking Medical Certification Unsafe For Conviction: Rajasthan High Court Acquits Man Booked For Setting Wife Ablaze

The Rajasthan High Court has acquitted a man convicted for his wife's murder by setting her on fire, in light of the fact that there was no medical endorsement on the dying declaration certifying that the deceased was conscious, oriented and in a mentally fit state to make a statement. The division bench of Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur and Justice Chandra Shekhar Sharma further observed that...

SC Collegium Adopts New Policy To Ensure Incoming HC Chief Justices Are Available Before Incumbent's Retirement

The Supreme Court Collegium has adopted a new policy aimed at ensuring that incoming Chief Justices of High Courts are available in advance of the retirement of incumbent Chief Justices, so as to improve administrative continuity and efficiency in High Courts.In a statement issued after its meeting held on February 26, 2026, the Collegium said it has decided that a judge proposed to take over...

All States/UTs Framed Rules To Implement Shariat Act? Supreme Court Seeks Report

The Supreme Court recently noted that the provisions of Section 4 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 have not been implemented uniformly across States and Union Territories, and sought a comprehensive status report on the issue."It has been brought to our notice that the provisions of Section 4 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) 3 Application Act, 1937 (for short,...

Mental Healthcare Act Can't Be Used As Litigation Weapon: Bombay High Court Rejects Plea To Subject Father To Mental Examination

Passing orders directing Mental Health Review Board (MHRB) under section 105 of the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 to ascertain a person's mental health based on the proof adduced by his or her opponent, would create a mechanism that may be weaponised by an adversarial party instead of protecting the 'rights' of the person, held the Bombay High Court recently.Notably, section 105 enables...

MP High Court Expedites Bangladeshi Woman's Trial But Declines Release Over Security Concerns Amid Current International Scenario

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State prosecuting agency to expedite the trial of a Bangladeshi woman currently lodged in a detention centre in the District Court of Indore. The division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi denied her request for release, observing that in view of the prevailing "international scenario", it would be prudent to keep the...

Legal Officer Vacancy At Coal Controller's Organisation

Ministry of Coal invites application for the post of Legal Officer in Coal Controller's Organisation (a subordinate office of Ministry of Coal in deputation (including short - term contract)/ absorption. Name of the Post: Legal Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Location: Delhi Pay Level: Level 10 in Pay Matrix (56100-177500) Essential Qualification and Experience · For deputation (including short - term contract)/ absorption: Officers of the Central Government or State...

Dr. D.Y. Patil Law College, Pimpri To Organise 5th DYPLC National Moot Court Competition

Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society was established in 1990 with the vision of providing quality education across various disciplines. Committed to spreading knowledge to deserving students, the society empowers them to achieve their career aspirations through professional courses. The educational complex of Unitech Society in Pune spans 75 acres across Pimpri and Tathawade and encompasses 63 institutions. The Pimpri campus provides facilities for education in diverse fields, including Architecture,...

Assistant Professor (Law) Vacancy At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online application for the post of Assistant Professor (Law). Name of the Post: Assistant Professor (Law) No. of Post: 10 (Ten) Pay Structure: Level 10 as per VII CPC (Consolidated) Essential Qualification and Experience A master's degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a pointscale, wherever the grading system is followed). A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master's level for...

Corporate Counsel (M&A And Litigation) Vacancy At Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Tata Consultancy Services Limited invites online application for the post of Corporate Counsel (M&A and Litigation). Name of the Post: Corporate Counsel (M&A and Litigation) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience · A candidate should have a Bachelors of Gen. Law. · Lawyer with 10 to 15 years of work experience with at least 5 years in corporate legal department/ law firm with focus on mergers, acquisitions (both domestic and ...

General Manager (HR & Admin) Vacancy At Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited (BNPMIPL)

Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited invites application for the post of General Manager (HR & Admin). Name of the Post: General Manager (HR & Admin) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 45-52 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Graduate (Full time) from a recognised Indian university/ Institute and Two years Full time MBA (HR /IR / Personnel) /MSW (HR) / equivalent PG degree in PM / IR/ ILW with minimum 60% marks from a recognised Indian university/...

'1000s Of Appeals Pending For 20-30 Yrs': Rajasthan High Court Says Sentence Suspension Must Be Considered Where Early Hearing Is Unlikely

Rajasthan High Court has said that appellate court's discretion to grant suspension of sentence must be exercised with greater circumspection in cases where it is satisfied that the criminal appeal is not likely to be heard in near future, for the reason that if the appeal ultimately succeeds the imprisonment undergone can't be reversed.The bench of Justice Farjand Ali opined that in the...

Can A Student Be Expelled From School For Non-Payment Of Fees During Elementary Education? Bombay High Court Answers

Emphasising on the importance of education in today's world, the Bombay High Court recently came to rescue of a 13-year-old girl student, who was removed from her school for non-payment of fees.Sitting at the Nagpur seat, a division bench of Justice Anil Kilor and Justice Raj Wakode held the school's action to be 'illegal and arbitrary' in view of the Right of Children to Free and...