HNLU Introduces Staff Compassionate Fund Policy For Financial Assistance To Employees

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur has put into effect the HNLU Staff Compassionate Fund (HSCF), following approval by the Finance Committee. The fund is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible Group D staff members earning less than ₹1,00,000 monthly and outsourced employees deployed on campus, in cases of medical emergencies, accidents, bereavement, natural calamities, or distress events. Coverage for family members is limited to immediate dependents of eligible...

Income Tax Act | Alternative Remedy No Bar When Reassessment Notice Lacks Jurisdiction U/S 148/149: Sikkim High Court

The Sikkim High Court stated that when the reassessment notice itself is illegal, issued without jurisdiction, or beyond the time limit prescribed under the Income Tax Act, the Court can directly examine the validity of the notice under Article 226, even though an appeal under the Act is otherwise available.A Single Bench of the Sikkim High Court, comprising Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai,...

Offences Under Drugs & Cosmetics Act Punishable Up To Three Years Triable By Specially Empowered Magistrate: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an offence punishable with imprisonment of up to three years under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act is triable by a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class specially empowered by the Government.The Court was hearing a petition challenging the maintainability of a complaint under Sections 18(a)(i) and 27(d) of the Act before the...

Call For Papers: NLIU Journal For Legislative Drafting And Parliamentary Research (JLDPR) — Annual Edition

NLIU-CPS invited original and unpublished manuscripts for publication in its annual journal, NLIU Journal for Legislative Drafting and Parliamentary Research (JLDPR). This edition of the annual journal seeks to secure collaboration between students, research scholars, and professionals interested in international law, from across the world.About NLIUThe National Law Institute University is a premier law school, and a centre for research located in Bhopal, India. Established in 1997 by the State...

S. 319 CrPC | Suspect Not Summoned At Cognizance Stage Can't Be Summoned Later Based On Same Material: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that once cognizance of an offence has been taken and the accused placed in Column No.12 (suspect) of the chargesheet is not summoned, he cannot be summoned subsequently without there being any additional evidence on record.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed,“Section 319 Cr.P.C. empowers the Court to summon the Accused placed in Column...

District Medical Boards Under Surrogacy Regulations Need Not Insist On Physical Presence Of Intending Couple: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that the district medical boards under the Surrogacy Regulations, 2023, need not insist on physical presence of the intending couple. “There is also no rationale as to why the District Medical Board should not equip itself in conducting virtual hearings as is mandated for the State Board under Section 5(3) and 5(4) of the Surrogacy...

CJI BR Gavai Announces Launch Of New Version Of E-Filing Portal

The Supreme Court today launched a new version of the e-filing portal for lawyers and litigants, which also allow online appearances of lawyers. Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, in the morning session, announced the launch of the new version being floated on a pilot basis. He said that the platform offers e-filing, certified copy, physical hearing with hybrid option through a single...

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1124 | IN RE : ASSENT, WITHHOLDING OR RESERVATION OF BILLS BY THE GOVERNOR AND THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

Click the links below to read the reports :Timelines Can't Be Fixed For Governors/President For Bills' Assent; No Concept Of 'Deemed Assent' : Supreme Court In Presidential Reference'TN Governor Judgment Caused Confusion, Authoritative Opinion Needed' : Supreme Court Holds Presidential Reference MaintainableGovernor Can't Simply Withhold Bill Without Returning It To Assembly; Allowing So...

Kerala High Court Seeks Action Taken Report Against Vlogging Inside Driver Cabins Of Moving Buses, Heavy Vehicles

The Kerala High Court recently underscored the rampant issue of contract carriages and other heavy good vehicles openly flouting the safety standards prescribed by the Central Government.The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. on Wednesday (November 19) remarked that a lot of these vehicles are not adhering to the lighting installation requirements and...

Legal Officer Vacancy At Office Of Collectorate, Mumbai [Apply Now]

Maharashtra Collector and District Magistrate office invites application for the post of Legal Officer on contractual basis. Name of the Post: Legal Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 45 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Candidate should have a law degree from recognized university and should be a charter holder.Minimum 7 years of experience in legal profession.Candidate shall have knowledge of all types of revenue, service, administration, etc, and...

J&K&L High Court Grants Bail In NDPS Case; Says Single-Tested Bottle Cannot Represent Entire Recovery Without Batch-Level Uniformity

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that when the seizure memo does not mention the batch number or composition of multiple recovered bottles of a pharmaceutical preparation, a single tested bottle cannot be presumed to represent the contents of all bottles.The Court observed that the prosecution must demonstrate uniformity across bottles before relying on...

National Article Writing Competition, 2025 | CLAP-NUSRL | 14th December, 2025

The Centre for Legal Aid Programme (CLAP) at NUSRL has annouced the National Article Writing Competition, 2025, scheduled for 14th December. This event invites participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at recognized universities across India, providing an opportunity to showcase insightful writing and engage with contemporary legal issues.The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, established in 2010, as the 14 National Law University of India...