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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation For 77% Disabled Accident Victim, Cites 'Loss of Marriage Prospects' & Future Medical Treatment Cost
The Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation for a victim who suffered around 77% permanent disability as a teenager in a 2002 motor vehicle accident, awarding special attention to his "loss of marriage prospects". A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria modified the Kerala High Court's award, increasing the total compensation from approximately ₹7.5 lakh to ₹15.13...
Delhi High Court Directs Authorities To Act On Complaint Seeking Demolition Of Unauthorised Constructions Near Qutub Minar
The Delhi High Court has directed the authorities to consider a complaint alleging illegal encroachment near the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi's Mehrauli area.The matter was heard by a division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela.The petitioner stated that he had written to the concerned authorities, including the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), flagging...
'Give Suggestions To Prevent Such Incidents': Supreme Court Adjourns SCBA's Contempt Plea Over Shoe-Hurling Bid At CJI
The Supreme Court today adjourned the contempt petition filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) against Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to throw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai on October 6 over his remarks in the Vishnu Idol case.The bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi had earlier expressed reluctance to initiate criminal contempt proceedings, observing that it would...
Supreme Court Posts Shiv Sena, NCP Symbol Disputes For Final Hearing On January 21, 2026
The Supreme Court today posted the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) symbol disputes to January 21, 2026, for final hearing.The petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) challenging the Election Commission's decision to recognize the Eknath Shinde group as the official Shiv Sena and grant them the 'bow and arrow' election symbol was listed before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and...
Dog bite cases| Accident claims amendment| Election after conviction| Air India report| Ajit Jogi
In today's Courts Today episode, we cover major rulings from the Supreme Court and High Courts — from election disqualification for hiding convictions and relief for accident victims, to stray dog control, the Air India crash probe, and lawyer protection in Mumbai. A packed day in courtrooms across India — here's everything you need to...
Lines That Blur: Recognition, Legitimacy, And India's Afghan Equation
After the second world war many colonies got independence. Some existed earlier as political entities or protectorates but gained international recognition post-war. The colonizers left few of these States with unsettled disputes over territories on which the struggle is still on. Some of States like Bangladesh was born much later than the decolonization era by cessation from Pakistan in, 1971. To recognise a State then became a practical necessity. India was the fist Country to recognize...
Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) Vacancy At Central Bureau Of Investigation Anti-Corruption Branch, Kerala
Central Bureau of Investigation invites application for the post of Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) to conduct CBI Cases in Hon'ble High Court of Kerala at Ernakulum. Name of the Post: Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) No. of Post: 02 (Two) Age Limit: 40-62 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Candidate should have a LL.B. from any recognized university in India.Enrolment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council.Experience at BAR ...
Mr. Arun Mani Has Joined As A Partner And Head Of Bengaluru Office At Indialaw LLP
Arun is a dual qualified lawyer (India & UK) with close to two decades of experience in contract and project advisory, claims management, corporate commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation in various sectors spanning energy, infrastructure, real estate, technology and waste management.He specialises in advising clients during the whole lifecycle of projects. He has counseled major private and public sector infrastructure companies on various mega and smaller...
Orissa High Court Grants Relief To IMFL Shop Owner; Says License Fee Can't Be Levied During Period Of Closure Due To SC's Highway Liquor Ban
The Orissa High Court recently granted relief to the owner of an IMFL On Shop who was asked to pay license fees from 2018-19 for considering the renewal of the license, even though the shop had been closed following the Supreme Court's judgment in State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. v. K. Balu & Anr. (2016), which ordered the closure of all liquor shops located within 500 metres of National...
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam : Supreme Court Makes Absolute Interim Protection From Arrest Granted To Excise Department Officials
The Supreme Court today made absolute the interim protection from arrest granted to certain excise department officials accused in the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order after hearing Senior Advocates S Nagamuthu & Siddharth Aggarwal (for petitioners) and Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethamalani & ASG SD Sanjay...
Orissa High Court Drops Contempt Action Against Berhampur SP After He Tenders Unconditional Apology For Commenting On Pending Case
The Orissa High Court on Tuesday (November 11) dropped contempt proceedings against Dr. Saravana Vivek M., Superintendent of Police (SP), Berhampur after he personally appeared and tendered unconditional apology for making press statement linking a pending election petition against the sitting Berhampur MLA to the murder of Member of Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC) Advocate Pitabash...