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...

Microbeads: Micro Issue For Indian Legislators

Microplastics are a novel threat in the 21stcentury. Microplastics are minuscule particles of plastic waste that are less than 5 mm in diameter. The focus of this article is upon a subset of microplastics that are heavily employed in the personal care industry. Microbeads are used as an ingredient in personal care products due to their abrasive or exfoliant quality. From sunscreens to shower gels and face washes, the traces of microbeads can be found in almost every personal care product, as...

Can't Interfere With Tenancy Proceedings Under Article 227 Supervisory Jurisdiction When Statutory Remedy Available: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court declined to interfere with pending tenancy proceedings under Article 227 of the Constitution, holding that its supervisory jurisdiction cannot ordinarily be invoked where an effective alternative remedy exists. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 143]It further held that questions requiring factual adjudication, such as whether the relationship between landlord and tenant...

Allahabad High Court Holds Urgent 7 PM Hearing Over Assault On Women Lawyers At Lucknow Court; Orders Security

Taking serious note of allegations that 3 Delhi-based advocates, including 2 women lawyers, were assaulted and prevented from appearing before a court at the Lucknow District Court, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday convened a special Bench at 7 PM. The development came just hours after a practising Supreme Court advocate alleged before the Chief Justice of India's Court that she and...

Collegium Faces Casual Criticism From Those Unaware Of How Judiciary Functions : CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court Collegium often faces "casual criticism" from people who do not understand how the judiciary functions or the rigorous process involved in selecting judges for constitutional courts. He stressed that the Collegium considers a range of objective factors, including merit, performance, experience, inclusiveness and...

Telangana High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Threatening Minor Of Circulating Her Morphed Photos, Notes Probe Almost Complete

The Telangana High Court has granted bail to a man accused of stalking a minor girl, threatening to morph her photographs into obscene images and upload them on social media, and later trespassing into her house along with his relatives. [2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 109]The Court noted that the petitioner had been in custody since May 23, 2026, that material witnesses had already been examined, and...

Mere Presence On Road During COVID-19 Lockdown Not An Offence: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Man

The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a man for allegedly violating the COVID-19 lockdown by venturing out for a walk. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 672]Justice Madhu Jain held that mere presence on a public road during the lockdown, unaccompanied by any circumstance capable of attracting the consequences envisaged under Section 188 of IPC, does not constitute an offence under...

"Around 80% Of Successful People In Law Background Are From First-Generation": NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian Addresses Incoming Batch At DBRANLU

The fourth day of Deeksharambh 2026 at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, witnessed an inspiring address by Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme formed part of the University's induction programme for the incoming batch and commenced with the ceremonial welcome of the dignitaries, lighting of the lamp, felicitation ceremony, and welcome address, followed by the keynote...

'Dua' For Election Success During Political Congregation Doesn't Constitute Soliciting Votes On Religious Grounds: Bombay High Court

A candidate performing Dua (prayers/worship) during a political congregation for his victory in elections and the audience responding with an 'Amen' does not amount to a 'corrupt practice' of soliciting votes in the name of religion, the Bombay High Court held recently while upholding the election of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate's victory in the Maharashtra...