NEET-UG 2026: Supreme Court Allows Urgent Listing Of OMR Sheet Challenge Ahead Of NTA's Deadline To Destroy Exam Records

The Supreme Court allowed urgent listing of a plea challenging an OMR Answer Sheet in the NEET-UG Exam 2026, after it was submitted that the National Testing Agency is likely to destroy the records tomorrow. On a mentioning, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed for listing of the matter tomorrow. The matter will be heard by Justice PS Narasimha's bench. The petitioner's counsel submitted, "The OMR Sheet is under question. NTA will destroy it tomorrow...

Teachers Can't Face Criminal Action For Trivial Corrective Measures To Maintain Classroom Discipline: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the criminal case initiated against a teacher, who was accused of offences under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Indian Penal Code for pulling the hand of her student and causing injury to her. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 577]Justice Jobin Sebastian noted that the teacher did not have any mala fide intention and only wanted to maintain discipline in the...

S. 4 SC/ST Act | Dissatisfaction With Police Probe Alone No Ground To Prosecute Cops For Wilful Neglect: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the dissatisfaction of a complainant with a police investigation or the failure of policeto invoke particular provisions of the SC-ST Act 1989, does not by itself constitute "wilful neglect of duty" by public servants under Section 4 of the Act.A bench of Justice Santosh Rai observed that prosecution under Section 4 (Punishment for neglect of duties) requires that it must be shown that there was a specific statutory duty and there was a demonstrable...

Bar On Application Of Hindu Marriage Act To Scheduled Tribes Doesn't Apply If Couple Follows Hindu Customs: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court has held that persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes following Hindu traditions and customs will be governed by Hindu Marriage Act and thus cannot be relegated to customary courts when the parties themselves admit that they are following Hindu rites.In doing so the court granted divorce to a couple belonging to Meena Community under the Hindu Marriage Act after noting that...

Para Legal Volunteer Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sangrur, Punjab

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sangrur, Punjab invites online application for the post of Para Legal Volunteer. Name of the Post: Para Legal Volunteer Essential Qualification and Experience The Candidate should be from following group: (a) Teachers (including retired teachers), (b) Retired Government servants and senior citizens, (c) M.S.W. students and teachers, (d) Anganwadi Workers, (e) Doctors/Physicians, (f) Students & Law Students (till they enroll as...

State Cannot Be Spectator To Human Suffering: Patna High Court Says COVID Ex-Gratia Claim Cannot Be Rejected Over Hospital Record Error

The Patna HC has held that a genuine claim for ex-gratia compensation following a COVID-19 death cannot be rejected merely because of a discrepancy in the date recorded in a hospital laboratory report, particularly when the hospital itself has confirmed that the deceased tested positive for COVID-19.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Alok Kumar was hearing a writ petition filed by Shanti Devi, seeking ex-gratia compensation following the death of her husband, Ram Bhajan Choudhary, during the...

Yasin Malik Absent From Hearing In NIA Appeal Seeking Death Penalty: Delhi High Court Seeks Tihar Jail Report

The Court directed Malik's virtual appearance on the next date of hearing.

Deputy Chief (RA) Vacancy At Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission invites application for the post of Deputy Chief (RA). Name of the Post: Deputy Chief (RA) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience MBA in Finance or Post.Graduate in Law/ Engineering/Regulation.Nature of Experience: Having dealt with policy matters relating to Regulatory Commissions, through knowledge and understanding of the electricity sector, especially regulatory reforms. How to apply? To apply...

Delhi SIR: Supreme Court Advances Hearing After Plea Flags Deleted Voters Being Asked To Fill Form 6

The Supreme Court today advanced the date of hearing in Delhi SIR matter, after it was alleged that voters, whose names have been deleted pursuant to the SIR exercise, are being asked to fill Form 6 for re-inclusion of their names on the electoral roll. A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi advanced the hearing date from October 30 to October 28, on hearing Advocate Prashant Bhushan. When Bhushan urged that a hearing on October 28 might not make much of a difference as...

Manager (Legal) Vacancy At National Housing Bank (NHB)

National Housing Bank (NHB) invites online application for the post of Manager (Legal). Name of the Post: Manager (Legal) Essential Qualification and Experience Candidate should have a degree in LL.B./ LLM.Minimum 3 years' post qualification experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks / Housing Finance Companies / Non-Banking Financial Companies / law firms in handling title investigation reports, matters related to property laws, SARFAESI, DRT and recovery laws. How to...

State Can't Deny Widow Pension For Period Application Remained Pending Over Policy Decision: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that an eligible widow cannot be denied pension benefits for the period during which her application remained pending due to administrative delays. The Court directed the authorities to pay her pension arrears from the date of application, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.In doing so, the Court observed that the authorities could not take advantage of their own failure to process the application within the prescribed timeframe and deprive...

Orissa High Court Launches Mobile e-Sewa Vans To Record Witness Testimonies At Doorsteps, Take e-Courts Services To Remote Areas

The Orissa High Court convened its maiden Mobile e-Sewa Vans (MeSV) on October 13 (Tuesday) which are aimed at facilitating recording of testimonies of differently abled and ailing witnesses at their doorsteps through video conference. It also plans to take e-Courts services, legal aid and dispute resolution facilities directly to citizens in remote and underserved areas.Chief Justice Harish Tandon flagged off two such vans at the Court premises in the presence of all the High Court Judges and...