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

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

The Supreme Court has affirmed the National Council for Teacher Education's (NCTE) right to demand annual performance reports from Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs), reversing a lower court's decision. This ruling reinforces regulatory oversight in teacher training.

The Karnataka High Court has called for a Geological Survey of India (GSI) report regarding the Peninsular Gneiss rock formation at Lalbagh amid challenges to the Bengaluru Twin Tunnel Road project. The court's direction aims to ensure geological stability and environmental safety.
The RBI has mandated all scheduled commercial banks to report relief measures for natural calamities through a newly established Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal, introducing a half-yearly return format. This initiative is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the distribution of relief funds.
The Reserve Bank of India hosted its Third Conference of Registrars of Cooperative Societies on September 1, 2026, focusing on enhancing governance in cooperative societies. Key officials from the RBI and various state registrars participated in discussions aimed at strengthening cooperative governance.
The Delhi High Court's appointment of an amicus curiae to represent Vivek Oberoi emphasizes procedural questions in civil suits related to the right of publicity, amidst concerns of adequate representation.
The Delhi High Court's appointment of an amicus curiae for Vivek Oberoi poses questions about the role of amicus and procedural integrity in civil suits.
The Bombay High Court clarifies the relationship between disobedience of court orders and the consequences that follow in KVIC v. Jaishukh N. Bhuta.