Mumbai Municipal Act | Notice U/S 314 Can't Be Issued Mechanically; Commissioner's Satisfaction Of Specific Contravention Is A Must: High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that a notice issued under Section 314 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 (MMC Act), cannot be sustained if it is issued mechanically and without disclosing which specific statutory provisions have been contravened. The Court observed that the power under Section 314 can be exercised only upon the Commissioner recording satisfaction that there is...

National Forensic Sciences University To Host 3rd National Pro Bono & Legal Aid Conclave “The Justice Synergy”

The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, is the world's first university dedicated exclusively to forensic sciences and allied disciplines. In 2020, it was accorded the status of an Institution of National Importance by the Government of India. The School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies (SLFJPS) was established to impart professional legal education that integrates forensic science with law, criminal justice, and public...

NUSRL Ranchi Announces 2nd Surana & Surana National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition 2025–26

The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, is pleased to announce the 2nd Surana & Surana & NUSRL National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition 2025–26.The Competition will be conducted in Hybrid Mode, with Virtual Rounds commencing from 15 February 2026 and On-Campus Rounds scheduled on 14 & 15 March 2026 at the NUSRL campus, Ranchi.About NUSRLThe National University of Study and Research in...

Justice KT Thomas, Former Supreme Court Judge, Conferred Padma Vibhushan

Justice K.T. Thomas, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.Justice Thomas served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1995 to 2002.He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2017.During his tenure, he authored several landmark judgments on criminal law and constitutional law.He started his judicial career...

Chief Law Assistant And Public Prosecutor Vacancy At Ministry Of Railways

Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Board invites online application for the post of Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor. Name of the Post: Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor No. of Post: Chief Law Assistant: 22 (Twenty-Two) Public Prosecutor: 07 (Seven) Age Limit: Chief Law Assistant: 18-40 Years Public Prosecutor: 18-32 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Chief Law Assistant A University Degree in Law with 3 years standing practice as a Pleader...

Para Legal Volunteer Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Jodhpur [Apply Now]

The Office of District Legal Services Authority Jodhpur invites application for the post of Para Legal Volunteer. Name of the Post: Para Legal Volunteer No. of Post: 04 (Four) Essential Qualification and Experience• Must have passed Secondary examination (10th) from Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education. Must have good and extensive knowledge of reading and writing Hindi in Devanagari script. • Other Eligible Categories: Retired teachers/government employees, senior citizens, MSW...

Desecrating The Constitution

The week that has just gone by witnessed the Governors of three southern States-Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka- where there are governments of parties different from the party of the Union government defying the Constitution by refusing to deliver the Opening Address at the commencement of the legislative session almost triggering a constitutional crisis. The Constitution in Art 87 (1) and 176(1) provides that the Head of State-President/Governor shall address the first session of...

Legal Consultant Vacancy At Directorate Of Industries And Commerce

On behalf of Directorate of Industries and Commerce, the Centre for Management Development (CMD) invites applications for the post of Legal Consultant. Name of the Post: Legal Consultant No. of Post: 04 (Four) Age Limit: 40 Years Remuneration: Rs. 80,000/ month Essential Qualification and Experience Graduate in Law from a recognised Institute ог University with minimum 50% marks.Minimum 2 (two) years of legal work experience in various courts/ Govt./ Quasi-Judicial bodies ...

The Governor's Address Under Article 176: A Ceremonial Duty, Not A Discretionary Power

Recently, on 20th January, dramatic scenes in two state assemblies raised serious questions about the scope of the Governor's powers, which need to be urgently addressed. In Kerala, Governor R.V. Arlekar deviated from the cabinet-approved budget (policy declaration) speech, omitting passages critical of the Centre's fiscal policies and even inserting a phrase my government believes that shifted the language from the elected government's voice to his own. Additionally, in the case of Tamil...

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up : January 19 To January 25, 2026

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UAPA: All India Annual Digest 2025

Supreme CourtArticle 21 - Applicability of Section 436-A CrPC - Article 21 vs. National Security - Supreme Court clarified that Section 436-A CrPC expressly excludes offences for which death is a prescribed punishment - the accused were charged under Section 302 IPC and Section 16 UAPA (both punishable by death), they were ineligible for bail under this specific provision - While Article...

TODAY: LiveLaw Academy's Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series 2.0 - Civil & Criminal Law

LiveLaw Academy has launched the Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series 2.0 - Civil & Criminal Law, a comprehensive online test series designed for aspirants preparing for judicial service examinations. The test series is conducted online, with the medium of instruction in English, and follows a judiciary-oriented full syllabus format aligned with current examination standards. Register for the Test Here - REGISTER NOW About the Test Series The Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series 2.0 covers...