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Patna HC Notes Road Project Stalled by Land Blocks, Rules Govt Must Decide Contractor’s Claims in 6 Weeks
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Patna HC Notes Road Project Stalled by Land Blocks, Rules Govt Must Decide Contractor’s Claims in 6 Weeks

The Patna High Court has mandated that the government must resolve contractor claims related to a stalled road project within six weeks, highlighting the importance of timely resolution in infrastructure projects.

May 16, 2026Read more →
Karnataka HC orders removal of AI-generated content targeting Dharmasthala head
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Karnataka HC orders removal of AI-generated content targeting Dharmasthala head

The Karnataka High Court directed the removal of defamatory AI-generated content aimed at Dr. Veerendra Heggade, head of Dharmasthala temple.

May 15, 2026Read more →
Tripura HC Stays Bar Association Action on Advocates' Boycott
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Tripura HC Stays Bar Association Action on Advocates' Boycott

The Tripura High Court has issued a stay on Bar Association actions against an advocate who did not participate in a court boycott. The ruling reinforces lawyers' rights to perform professional duties without coercion.

May 15, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Issues Notice to Jamia Milia Over Alleged Religious Discrimination in Recruitment
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to Jamia Milia Over Alleged Religious Discrimination in Recruitment

The Delhi High Court has directed Jamia Millia Islamia to respond to a PIL claiming recruitment bias favoring Muslims for outsourced posts. This notice comes from a division bench amid allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.

May 13, 2026Read more →
Kerala HC Honours 100-Year-Old Lawyer as Senior Advocate
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Kerala HC Honours 100-Year-Old Lawyer as Senior Advocate

P Balasubramanian Menon, aged 99 and soon to turn 100, was conferred the Senior Advocate tag by the Kerala High Court, in recognition of his record-long legal career. The designation is rare for trial advocates and those over 90.

Oct 11, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Imposes ₹10,000 Costs on Advocate Walking During Virtual Hearing
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Delhi HC Imposes ₹10,000 Costs on Advocate Walking During Virtual Hearing

The Delhi High Court imposed ₹10,000 costs on an advocate for appearing in a virtual hearing while walking in a garden, violating decorum norms under the Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025. The court emphasized the need for seriousness and connectivity standards in remote proceedings.

Oct 10, 2026Read more →
Calcutta HC: No Mandamus to Reconsider OTS Proposal
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Calcutta HC: No Mandamus to Reconsider OTS Proposal

Calcutta High Court refuses writ direction to compel bank to reconsider rejected one-time settlement, affirming bank's commercial autonomy.

Oct 4, 2026Read more →
HPNLU Student Hospitalised After Suicide Attempt Amid Ragging Row
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HPNLU Student Hospitalised After Suicide Attempt Amid Ragging Row

A third-year student at HPNLU Shimla is undergoing treatment after a suicide attempt; alleges false ragging complaint and university inaction in video note.

Oct 2, 2026Read more →
BJP's Dubey files ₹2 crore defamation suit against ex-bureaucrat Garg
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BJP's Dubey files ₹2 crore defamation suit against ex-bureaucrat Garg

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed civil and criminal defamation suits against former Finance Secretary SC Garg over allegations of 'blackmailing', seeking ₹2 crore damages in Delhi HC.

Sep 29, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Summons Lawyer Over Defamation Suit by Journalist Omar Rashid
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Delhi HC Summons Lawyer Over Defamation Suit by Journalist Omar Rashid

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to a lawyer accused of sexual harassment by journalist Omar Rashid. The Court will hear Rashid's plea for interim injunction regarding the defamation claims in two weeks.

Sep 9, 2026Read more →
IPRS v. Hotel Appolo: Licensing and Copyright Issues
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IPRS v. Hotel Appolo: Licensing and Copyright Issues

The dispute in IPRS v. Hotel Appolo addresses critical issues regarding copyright licensing in the context of hotel services. Legal experts analyze the implications of the case for hotel operators and copyright societies.

Sep 8, 2026Read more →
Reforming Legal Deposit: Jan Vishwas Amendment Analysis
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Reforming Legal Deposit: Jan Vishwas Amendment Analysis

The recent Jan Vishwas Amendment modifies penalty provisions under the Delivery of Books Act, 1956, aiming to modernize legal deposit practices. Co-authored by law students, this analysis critiques the amendments' effectiveness in achieving substantive reform.

Sep 8, 2026Read more →
Chhattisgarh HC Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Retires, Reflects on Judicial Journey
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Chhattisgarh HC Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Retires, Reflects on Judicial Journey

Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha of the Chhattisgarh High Court has retired, concluding nearly 15 years of judicial service. He emphasized the transient nature of individual officeholders in contrast to the enduring nature of judicial institutions.

Sep 4, 2026Read more →
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