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Supreme Court Seeks Details Of Central & State Government Initiatives To Address Farmers' Distress Nationwide
The Supreme Court has directed the Additional Solicitor General to file a comprehensive report detailing the initiatives undertaken by the Union Government, State Governments, and other stakeholders to address the multiple factors that contribute to the persistent distress faced by farmers across the country.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya was hearing...
Bail Granted By Magistrate Related To Accused Vitiated By Bias-in-Law: Punjab & Haryana High Court Cancels Order But Gives Interim Relief
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed a Judicial Magistrate's order granting regular bail to an accused in an intimidation case after finding that the Magistrate and the accused were related—though distantly—holding that such consanguinity created a “real likelihood of bias” sufficient to vitiate the order. Justice Sumeet Goel,"A fact that cannot be lost sight of is...
GST | Non-Mentioning Vehicle Number In Part-B Of E-Way Bill Is Curable Defect: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court in a matter concerning non-uploading of Part-B of E-way Bill, has set aside the revisional order and restored the order of Appellate Authority which allowed release of seized vehicle and imposed a General Penalty of Rs. 25000. Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar directed to refund the entire amount imposed on the Petitioner as penalty excluding Rs. 25000 as...
Reservation Must Be Claimed At Time Of Submitting Application, Not Retrospectively: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that a candidate who chooses not to apply under the reserved category cannot later claim the benefit of reservation after failing in the selection process.Justice Ranjan Sharma remarked that: “…once the petitioner has chosen not to avail benefit of reservation available as OBC candidate, then, after participation and having remained unsuccessful,...
Long Possession Doesn't Grant Ownership: Gujarat High Court Directs Power Of Attorney Holder To Remove Encroachment From Footpath
The Gujarat High Court recently directed a power of attorney holder to remove encroachment over a public footpath observing that long possession will not create any ownership right adding that the party had failed to prove that they were owner of the property in question. The court was hearing a woman's plea challenging notice dated 20.11.2025 directing her to remove encroachment done on a...
NCLAT Upholds Order Directing Dagcon's Former Directors To Contribute ₹10.54 Crore For Fraudulent Transactions
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at New Delhi recently held that the former directors of the realty company Dagcon (India) Pvt. Ltd. must contribute Rs 10.54 crore to the company's assets for fraudulent transactions. The tribunal dismissed an appeal filed by suspended director Rana Sarkar and upheld an order of the National Company Law Tribunal at Kolkata.A bench...
Insolvency Plea Cannot Be Admitted When Information Utility Records Dispute: NCLAT New Delhi
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) held that a record of dispute in an Information Utility obligates the tribunal to reject an insolvency application filed by an operational creditor.A bench comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra set aside the order initiating insolvency against OFB Tech Pvt. Ltd. on an appeal filed by the...
Action Contrary To Procedure Prescribed In Programme Manual: Gujarat High Court Quashes Expulsion Of 3 Students From IIM-Ahmedabad
The Gujarat High Court recently set aside an order passed by IIM-Ahmedabad expelling three students enrolled in Doctoral of Programme in Management course, holding that the action of the institution was not in consonance with the procedure prescribed in the programme manual. The petitioners, who were selected for Doctoral of Programme in Management (DPM) at IIM Ahmedabad, had challenged a June...
Project Assistant Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur invites online application for the post of Project Assistant to work with the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Name of the Post: Project Assistant No. of Post: 01 (One) Salary Range: Rs. 10800-900-27000 /- Essential Qualification and Experience · Candidate should be a graduate in B.Sc./B.A. /B. Com / BCA / BBA / LL.B. · Desirable: Candidate must be: a) The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office...
Gujarat High Court Restrains Godhara Municipality From Taking Coercive Action Over Alleged Unauthorized Construction
The Gujarat High Court in an interim order on Friday (December 12) directed the Godhara Nagar Palika not to take any coercive action against residents who had challenged a notice asking them to remove alleged unauthorized construction, whose plea for regularization was pending before the Collector. The court was hearing a petition by residents challenging notice dated 12-11-2025 issued by...
Must Balance Cyber Fraud Probe With Interest Of Innocent Account Holder: Gauhati HC Permits Conditional Operation Of Frozen Bank Account
The Gauhati High Court has held that a blanket freezing of a bank account pursuant to a cyber crime complaint cannot continue indefinitely and that the interest of investigation must be balanced with the rights of a bona fide account holder. Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi, presiding over the case, observed, “After giving an anxious thought to the rival contentions, this Court is of the opinion...
Research Law Assistant Vacancy At High Court, Madras
The High Court, Madras invites application for the post of Research Law Assistant to the Hon'ble Judges, High Court, Madras (both in the Principal Seat at Madras and at Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Madurai), on adhoc basis, for a period of one year. Name of the Post: Research Law Assistant No. of Post: 28 (Twenty-Eight) Essential Qualification and Experience · The Candidate should be a Graduate in Law (under 10+2+3+3, 10+2+5, 10+2+4+3 or any other recognized...