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Private Investigator's Report Insufficient To Prove Driver's Licence Was Fake, Insurer Must Examine Licensing Authority: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that an insurance company cannot avoid liability on the ground that the driver of the offending vehicle possessed a fake driving licence unless it proves the allegation by examining the concerned licensing authority.Justice Ashutosh Kumar was hearing two appeals filed by the National Insurance Company Limited challenging an award passed by the Motor...
LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts- 22 July 2026
LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...
Court Must Identify Specific Retirement Benefit Before Ordering Attachment Under S.60 CPC; Gratuity, PF Can't Be Attached: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that where attachment of a retired employee's retirement benefits is sought in execution proceedings, the executing court must first identify the particular head of retirement benefits sought to be attached, as benefits such as gratuity and provident fund are exempt from attachment under Section 60 CPC. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 144]Accordingly, the Court set...
JJ Act - Murder Is 'Heinous Offence', Not 'Serious Offence'; S 302 IPC Implies Minimum Life Sentence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the offence of murder punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) is a "heinous offence" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, ruling that imprisonment for life constitutes its implied minimum punishment even though the provision does not expressly prescribe...
ED Free To Act If Illegality Found During Probe Into Disproportionate Assets Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on Monday observed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is not helpless and may proceed strictly in accordance with the law if its probe into a complaint alleging 'disproportionate assets' against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi reveals any "misdeed or illegal act".Simultaneously, observing that the affidavit filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)...
Can Banks Refuse Education Loan To Student Due To Parent's Low Credit Score? Kerala High Court Answers
The Kerala High Court has ruled that banks can refuse education loan to students if their parent, who signs the loan as a co-borrower, has a poor credit score. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 387]Justice M.A. Abdul Hakhim dismissed a batch of petitions filed by students challenging the banks' refusal to grant them educational loan.The petitioners argued that denial of loan to them on the basis of...
Consultant (Data Privacy) Vacancy At Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP invites online application for the post of Consultant (Data Privacy). Name of the Post: Consultant (Data Privacy) Location: Bengaluru Essential Qualification and Experience Minimum of 4+ years of experience in data protection or privacy compliance.CIPT/CIPM/CIPPE or any other related certifications preferred.In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, particularly the Personal Data Protection Bill in India.Strong analytical...
Assistant Professor (Law) Vacancy At National University Of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi invites application for the post of Assistant Professor (Law). Name of the Post: Assistant Professor (Law) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 50 Years Pay Scale: At Academic Level 10, with rationalized entry pay of Rs.57700/- of the UGC Scale of Pay Essential Qualification and Experience A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a...
Chairperson, Member and Member (Legal) Vacancy At Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission invites application for the post of Chairperson, Member and Member (Legal). Name of the Post: Chairperson, Member and Member (Legal) Essential Qualification and Experience Section 84 of Electricity Act, 2003 provides Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission: The Chairperson and the Members of the State Commission shall be persons of ability, integrity and standing who have adequate knowledge of,...
Principal Researcher (Insolvency And Bankruptcy) Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Corporate Affairs, Manesar
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar invites online application for the post of Principal Researcher (Insolvency and Bankruptcy). Name of the Post: Principal Researcher (Insolvency and Bankruptcy) No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 1.50 Lakh per month Age Limit: 65 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Consistently good academic record with Master's Degree in Economics, Finance or PGIP/ LLM (Insolvency) OR Master's degree in a...
Suppression Of Pending Criminal Cases In Attestation Form During Probation Justifies Termination From Service : Calcutta HC
A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Justice Madhuresh Prasad and Justice Prasenjit Biswas held that suppression of material fact (criminal cases) in an attestation form, even if under a different name, justifies termination during probation. Background Facts The respondent participated in a recruitment process for enrolment of Constables to the...