Speculative Fear Of Village Rivalry No Ground To Deny Parole, Law & Order Manageable Through Conditions: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that possibility of inter-se tensions between the parties or a perceived threat could not, by itself, be a determinative factor for denying parole, especially when the applicant's conduct in jail was reported to be satisfactory. The bench of Justice Farjand Ali observed that maintenance of law and order is a continuous obligation of the State and such...

9th National Law Fest Arguendo 2026 At UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh [March 19-21; Offline] Register By February 28th

The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been at the forefront of legal education since its establishment in 2004-05, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence and professional development. Integrating traditional legal principles with contemporary pedagogical methodologies, UILS meticulously cultivates expertise in legal research, advocacy, drafting, and negotiation. Its comprehensive academic framework, encompassing moot court...

GNLU: 3rd Edition Of GCCIL National Mock CIRP Competition 2026

Gujarat National Law University(GNLU) established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003 by the Government of Gujarat, is a premier statutory university dedicated to excellence in legal education, research, and training. GNLU offers a comprehensive range of interdisciplinary programmes across five integrated undergraduate law degrees — B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., B.S.W., LL.B., and B.B.A. LL.B. — along with a postgraduate LL.M. programme and doctoral research...

Mere Breaking Up Of Relationship Not 'Instigation' For Abetment Of Suicide: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that mere breaking up of a relationship does not constitute “instigation” to constitute the offence of abetment of suicide under Section 108 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. “Though, broken relationship and heartbreaks have become common these days, mere breaking-up of relationship may not per se constitute instigation so as to make it to be a case...

Madras High Court Dismisses Vaiko's Plea Challenging 2012 LTTE Ban, Says Expired Notification Can't Be Adjudicated

The Madras High Court on Tuesday (24th February) dismissed a plea filed by the General Secretary of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) and former Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko, challenging a 2012 notification issued by the Central government banning the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The bench of Justice Anita Sumanth and...

Govt Employees, Police Have No Right To Go On Leave Without Permission, Unauthorised Absence Can't Be Adjusted Later: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a government employee or a police personnel have no right to proceed on leave without prior permission and later seek adjustment of the absence from accumulated leaves.The division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal thus rejected a Head Constable's contention that his absence could be adjusted against the available leave...

Haldwani Evictions : Supreme Court Directs To Examine If Occupiers Are Eligible Under PMAY Scheme

In the Haldwani eviction matter, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Uttarakhand Legal Services Authorities to hold a camp to enable the families, who are facing eviction for occupying public land needed for railways, to apply for rehabilitation under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana.The Court ordered that the camp be held after March 15, on the suggestion of the petitioners that it...

Kerala High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Alleging Misuse Of Broadcasting License Of 'Reporter TV' Channel

The Kerala High Court on Monday (23 February) issued notice to the Centre on a plea alleging violation of the Union Government's Broadcasting guidelines in the operation of Malayalam news channel 'Reporter TV'.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas issued notice and directed the standing counsel to get instructions in the matter. The petition is filed by Sabu M Jacob, Managing Director of Kitex...

Bombay High Court Reserves Verdict On Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Quash Defamation Case Over 'Chowkidar Chor' Comment

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved orders on a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking quashing of a criminal defamation complaint over his alleged remarks describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Choro Ke Sardar” and “Commander-in-Thief”. Justice N. R. Borkar, after hearing detailed submissions from all sides, directed that the matter be reserved for judgment...

AI Summit Protest: Delhi Court Remands Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib To 4 Days Police Custody

A Delhi court today remanded Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib to four days of police custody in relation to the shirtless protest at the recent India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam. Judicial Magistrate First Class Ravi of Patiala House Courts passed the order after the Delhi Police sought seven days of custody for Chib for the purpose of custodial interrogation....

After Housing Society Refuses Permission For EV Charger Installation, Owner Moves Supreme Court To Enforce Power Ministry Guidelines

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a PIL seeking proper and effective implementation of Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024 issued by the Ministry of Power.The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Union Government, State of Uttar Pradesh and a Noida housing society. The matter is now listed for...

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against School Principal Over Morphed Photo Of Him Standing On National Flag

The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR registered against a school principal over a picture circulated on WhatsApp which showed him standing on the National Flag, noting the picture of the petitioner had been edited by his student and thus no mens rea was attributable to the former. The petitioner, principal of a Government High School, had challenged an FIR registered for offences...