From Planting Saplings And Serving Cows To Tying Rakhi: A Look At Bizarre Bail Conditions Imposed By High Courts

Recently, the Supreme Court set aside a Madhya Pradesh High Court order suspending the sentence of a murder convict, holding that the condition imposed -requiring the appellant to plant ten saplings of fruit-bearing, neem, or peepal trees “as a matter of social cause” -cannot withstand the test of bail jurisprudence. The Court expressed displeasure over such directions, observing that reformative measures or acts of social responsibility cannot serve as standalone substitutes for the statutory...

Legal Cum Probation Officer Vacancy At District Child Protection Unit, Wayanad

District Child Protection Unit, Wayand invites application for the post of Legal Cum Probation Officer.Name of the Post: Legal Cum Probation Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • LL.B. from recognized university. • Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt/NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights. • Good understanding of Women & Child right & protection issues. How to apply? • Interested candidates are...

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1058 | YADWINDER SINGH @SUNNY v. STATE OF PUNJAB & ANR.

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'Mere Refusal To Marry Won't Amount To Instigation Under S.107 IPC': Supreme Court Quashes Abetment Of Suicide Case

The Supreme Court has held that mere refusal to marry, even if true, by itself would not amount to “instigation” as contemplated under Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code, while quashing an FIR registered against a man accused of abetting the suicide of a woman who allegedly took her life after he backed out of their proposed marriage.A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice...

Asset Recovery Executive Vacancy At Induslnd Bank [Kottayam; Apply Now]

Induslnd Bank invites online application for the post of Asset Recovery Executive.Name of the Post: Asset Recovery Executive Location: Kottayam Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in LL.B. with minimum 2+ years of post qualification experience. • Excellent interpersonal skills and good communication skills • Self-motivated and proactive approach. • Result orientated, committed and with strong sense of discipline. Roles & Responsibilities • Need to respond and support for...

Justice Surya Kant: Key Judgments And Notable Cases Handled By The Incoming Chief Justice Of India

After CJI BR Gavai demits office on November 23, Justice Surya Kant will take over as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The judge will hold the office till February 9, 2027, on which date he is due to retire.For the unversed, Justice Kant hails from Hisar, Haryana and he would be the first person from the state to hold the CJI office. He was a designated senior advocate at the Punjab and...

Consultant Vacancy At Ernst & Young [New Delhi; Apply Now]

Ernst & Young India invites online application for the post of Consultant in its Tax team.Name of the Post: Consultant Essential Qualification and Experience • An undergraduate degree, preferably with an emphasis in economics, finance or statistics with minimum 1-3 years of experience. • A certified CA/CS/LL.B. with at 0 - 1 years of post-qualification experience in direct corporate tax.Roles & Responsibilities• Maintain continuous interaction with clients, manage expectations and...

Recent Important Supreme Court Judgments On Cheque Dishonour Under S 138 Negotiable Instruments Act

The Supreme Court has delivered certain crucial judgments on the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“NI Act”), ranging from issues clarifying the jurisdiction of filing of the cheque dishonor complaints to explaining when the cause of action arises for filing a complaint. The Court has also issued directives for the speedy trial of the NI Act cases. Moreover, holding that the cheque...

Intersectional Injustice In India's GST Regime

A few years ago, Renu, a transgender woman, was pushed out of a moving bus by angry passengers while she was begging for alms. The fall injured her legs, left her immobile, and limited her social and economic life. For Renu, a mobility vehicle signifies her hope to regain access to community and livelihood opportunities. However, with effect from October 8th, the GST Concession Certificate Scheme for Persons with Disabilities was discontinued, which previously allowed purchase of mobility...

Law Officer Vacancy At All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri invites online application for the post of Law Officer.Name of the Post: Law Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 30-45 Years Remuneration: Rs. 86,955/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized Institute / University with 05 years of Professional experience in the Supreme Court/ High Court/Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)/District Court or other courts (All central Govt....

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: October 2025 [Citations 617 - 698]

Nominal Index: [Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 617 - 698]R. Suresh Babu v. State Co-operative Election Commission and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 617Sravan Kumar Neela v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 618K.G. Rejimon v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 619Dr. A M Muraleedharan v The Senior Divisional Manager, LIC and Another and connected case, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker)...

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1057 | THE ASSAM FINANCIAL CORPORATION LIMITED & ORS. versus BHABENDRA NATH SARMA & ORS.

'No Discrimination Once State Fixes Higher Limit', Supreme Court Upholds Higher Gratuity Amount For Retired Employees Of Assam Finance...