Rajasthan High Court Converts S.24 HMA Appeals Into Writ Petitions Amid Uncertainty On Maintainability; Says Justice Cannot Wait

In the background of uncertainty on the question of maintainability of appeals against orders passed under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (1955 Act), the Rajasthan High Court converted the pending appeals to writ petitions to ensure expeditious disposal and speedy justice. The division bench of Justice Arun Monga and Justice Sunil Beniwal observed that the issue of...

Supreme Court Orders Demolition Of Illegal Setbacks In 859 Meerut Properties Within 2 Months; Bars Compounding

The Court ordered authorities to give illegal occupants 10–15 days to self-demolish, after which officials will clear the structures and recover all costs from the defaulters.

Mere Recovery Of Drone From Neighbouring Property Due To Mechanical Failure Not Criminal Trespass: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has recently quashed a criminal case against a drone research company based in Bengaluru over a test drone flying across the company's premises and entering a private property, thereby allegedly constituting the offence of criminal trespass. M/s NewSpace Research and Technologies Private Limited filed the petition for quashing the FIR registered under Sections 125...

2026 LiveLaw (SC) 349 | Saroj Pandey v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

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NCDRC Keeps In Abeyance Arrest Warrants Against Actor Salman Khan Over Alleged Misleading Advertisement

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in an interim order on Wednesday (April 8) has kept in abeyance bailable arrest warrants issued by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission against actor Salman Khan, in a complaint alleging misleading advertisement by Rajshree Pan Masala starring the actor. The Commission also stayed all further proceedings against the actor...

S.142 NI Act | Signing Of Board Resolution Doesn't Mean Director Was Aware Of Company's Day-To-Day Affairs : Supreme Court

The Court quashed the criminal complaint for cheque dishonour against a company's director.

NLU Delhi To Host 11th Prof. Ghanshyam Memorial Parliamentary Debate From April 25–27

National Law University Delhi is set to host the 11th Prof. Ghanshyam Memorial Parliamentary Debate. The competition invites students from across institutions to participate in parliamentary debating.This annual event will be conducted in the Asian Parliamentary (3v3) format, bringing together both experienced and novice debaters. The Core Adjudicator Panel this year includes Rohan Grover and Yatharth Surana.Scheduled to take place from 25th to 27th April 2026 at the NLU Delhi campus in offline...

Lawyer Can't Be Prosecuted For Defamation For Statements Made On Instructions Of Client: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that a lawyer cannot be prosecuted for the offence of defamation, merely for statements made by him upon a client's instructions. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan held that a lawyer only speaks on behalf of his client and has no opportunity to verify the truthfulness of the facts narrated by the client. The court added that any responsibility for such...

'Publicity Driven Exercise': Orissa High Court Quashes Case Against Mukesh Ambani Over Supply Of 'Defective Mobile' To Lawyer In 2003

The Orissa High Court has quashed a criminal complaint and summoning order issued by a Magisterial Court against the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its Chairman Mukesh Ambani over supply of a defective mobile handset to a lawyer in the year 2003.While setting aside the impending criminal prosecution, the Bench of Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi termed the entire exercise as...

Sai University Organises S. Krishnamurti Endowment Lecture In Law 2026

Sai University's School of Law invites you to a distinguished lecture in law featuring eminent jurist Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, Former Chief Justice of India, as part of the prestigious S. Krishnamurti Endowment Lecture Series.Topic: Revisiting Constitutional Reform: Reflections on the National Commission to Review the Working of the ConstitutionDate: 10 April 2026 (Friday)Time: 4:00 PMMode: Online (Zoom)Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AtrN8RBWTiGf0I2svmINTQAs India...

'Forest Guard Run Over In Chambal Sanctuary While Attempting To Stop Tractor Carrying Sand': Amicus Tells Supreme Court

An urgent mentioning was made today before the Supreme Court regarding the alleged murder of a forest guard in Madhya Pradesh's National Chambal Sanctuary region when he attempted to stop a tractor carrying illegally mined sand.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta took note of the incident, stated to have taken place yesterday, based on an application filed by the Amicus Curiae in...

P&H High Court Grants Bail To Man Over Alleged Involvement In Espionage Activities Linked To Pakistan During Op Sindoor

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted bail to Davender Singh alias Davinder Singh in a case alleging involvement in espionage activities linked to Pakistan, noting the absence of material to substantiate the allegations beyond disclosure statements.Singh was alleged to have engaged in these espionage activities during the military exercise titled Operation Sindoor, undertaken by...