S. 223 BNSS | Pre-Cognizance Hearing Not Mandatory For S. 138 NI Act Proceedings: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismissed a petition seeking the quashing of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, ruling that the requirement of hearing the accused at the pre-cognisance stage under Section 223 BNSS stands dispensed with for cheque dishonour cases.The Bench further noted that the initiation of a civil suit or parallel criminal proceedings...

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 12 To January 18, 2026

Citations 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 68 to 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 81NOMINAL INDEXMCDONALDS INDIA LTD v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 68 Court On Its Own Motion v. Union Of India & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 69 BHUVAN BAM & ANR v. INKWYNK & ORS 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 70 Sandeep Sethi & Anr v. Rajinder Kumar Sethi Deceased Through Lrs 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 71 MCD v. M/S Ram...

Can Enforcement Directorate Invoke Article 226? Supreme Court To Examine In Kerala, Tamil Nadu Petitions Against ED

The Supreme Court today (January 20) issued notice on the pleas filed by the States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, questioning whether the Enforcement Directorate has the power to file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. Notice is issued returnable within four weeks; no stay has been granted.Both the States have filed separate petitions against the Kerala High Court's...

Kerala High Court, For Now, Directs Central Govt. Not To Levy Tax On Group Health Insurance Of Retired Union Bank Staff

The Kerala High Court on Monday (January 19) passed an interim order directing the Central government, GST Council, Union Bank and others not to levy Goods and Service Tax (GST) on the insurance premium paid by the retired employees of the Union Bank of India and similarly placed persons for the policy year 2025-26.The Division Bench of Justice V.G. Arun and Justice Harisankar V. Menon...

Delhi High Court Amends Rules To Include Complainant, Victim As 'Parties' In Criminal Cases

The Delhi High Court has amended its Rules to clarify that in criminal cases, the term “parties” shall be deemed to include the complainant or the victim. A notification to the said effect has been published in the Delhi Gazette on January 19, amending Part C of Chapter 16 of Volume IV of the Delhi High Court Rules & Orders. “In criminal cases, the term 'parties' shall be deemed...

'Jana Nayagan' Movie Case : Live Updates From Madras High Court Hearing | CBFC Appeal against Vijay's Film

The Madras High Court will continue hearing today an appeal filed by the CBFC challenging a single judge's order asking it to give U/A certificate for the 'JanaNayagan' movie starring Tamil actor-politician Vijay.The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan will hear the appeal. On January 9th, a single judge had directed the CBFC to forthwith certify...

Delhi High Court Orders Removal Of Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa's Images Misused On Social Media To Defraud People

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order for take down or removal of images of Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa being used on social media for defrauding people. Justice Jyoti Singh restrained various individuals, including john doe (unknown) entities, from using the senior lawyer's images unauthorizedly for monetary gains. Advocate Peeyoosh Kalra appearing for Pahwa submitted...

Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief To 'Punjab Kesari' Newspaper, Bars Punjab State Action Against Printing Press

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the State of Punjab not to take any coercive steps against the publication of the 'Punjab Kesari' newspaper, while the judgment by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the petition filed by the management against the State's actions is awaited.The Court ordered that the printing press of the newspaper shall function uninterruptedly, subject to the judgment...

JGU Launches World University Leaders Forum At WEF Davos — A Global Platform For University-Led Solutions

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is pleased to announce the inaugural World University Leaders Forum (WULF) convened at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos—the first global higher education leadership platform of its kind at the Forum. WULF will bring together distinguished academics and university leaders from around the world to engage in dialogue, share best practices, and collaborate on shared global challenges facing higher education and society.The establishment of the World...

MP High Court Slams Ex-Notary For Attesting Party's Second Marriage Document

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (January 19) slammed an Advocate challenging termination of his notary practice, which action was taken after he attested a document certifying solemnization of second marriage of a party, without being authorised to do so.To top it, the document was attested during the subsistence of the party's first marriage.While the Petitioner claimed he was...

Failure To Put Crucial DNA Evidence To Accused Vitiates Trial: P&H High Court Sets Aside Death Penalty, Orders Fresh Trial From S. 313 Stage

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence awarded to Vinod alias Munna in a case involving the abduction, rape and murder of a five-year-old girl, on the ground of serious procedural lapses in recording the accused's statement under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The Court held that failure to put crucial incriminating evidence, including...

NMIMS Indore To Host Summit On Sustainability, Digital Transformation & E-Governance

About the OrganiserThe Summit is organised by The Mirae Asset Foundation – SVKM's NMIMS ESG Research Chair, in collaboration with SVKM's NMIMS, Indore (Deemed-to-be University) & Mirae Asset Foundation. SVKM's NMIMS is a Category-I University with A++ NAAC accreditation, known for its multidisciplinary academic excellence across Law, Management, Engineering, Commerce, Pharmacy, and...