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AIBE 21 Result 2026 declared; Know how to check AIBE result

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has declared the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 result 2026 on 18th July, 2026 at the official website, allindiaba...

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BCI Issues Social Media Guidelines for Advocates and Others

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a circular dated 17th July, 2026, containing social media guidelines for advocates and others. The circular ...

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Supreme Court Allows Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie 2026 Post 28 July

The Supreme Court has permitted the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after 28th July 2026. The Court has modified an interim ...

Jul 17, 20262 mins
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International Day of Justice 2026: What Does Justice Really Mean?

Every year on 17th July, the world observes the International Day of Justice. It commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998, the treaty tha...

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Absence of Ticket No Bar to Compensation for Untoward Rail Incidents: SC

The Supreme Court has mandated that the mere absence of a physical ticket cannot be used to deny compensation to families of passengers who die in 'un...

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Social Media vs Traditional Journalism: Delhi HC Seeks Regulation to Ensure Accountability

The Delhi High Court, while granting bail to two accused in a case involving assault on press persons in Seemapuri, made stern remarks against self-st...

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Orissa HC Restrains Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Animated Movie Ahead of Rath Yatra

The Orissa High Court at Cuttack, in an order dated 15th July 2026, restrained Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd. from releasing the Mahaprabhu Jagannath animat...

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie 2026 Post 28 July

The Supreme Court has permitted the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after 28th July 2026. The Court has modified an interim ...

Jul 17, 20262 mins
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Absence of Ticket No Bar to Compensation for Untoward Rail Incidents: SC

The Supreme Court has mandated that the mere absence of a physical ticket cannot be used to deny compensation to families of passengers who die in 'un...

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SC Directs Nationwide Framework for Early Release of Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners

In a decisive intervention to protect human dignity behind bars, the Supreme Court has mandated all States and Union Territories to notify comprehensi...

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SC: Nominated Members of Town Panchayats Cannot Vote in Legislative Council Elections

In a decisive blow to executive influence in local governance, the Supreme Court has ruled that nominated members of Town Panchayats are constitutiona...

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Certiorari Jurisdiction Cannot Be Used To Reappreciate Findings of Fact: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has firmly re-established the boundaries of writ jurisdiction, ruling that High Courts cannot use Article 226 to act as appellate bo...

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SC: Employers Cannot Weaponize Delay to Defeat Compassionate Appointment Claims

The Supreme Court has barred public sector employers from exploiting their own administrative lethargy to deny compassionate appointments, ruling that...

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Consignor Bears Burden of Proof For Shortage In 'Said To Contain' Railway Bookings: SC

The Supreme Court has fortified the statutory immunity of the Railway Administration against claims of cargo shortage when goods are shipped under 'sa...

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High Court

Delhi HC Working Saturdays Notification Deferred

The Delhi High Court has deferred its earlier decision declaring the first and third Saturdays of every month as court sitting days. The announcement ...

Jul 17, 20262 mins
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Social Media vs Traditional Journalism: Delhi HC Seeks Regulation to Ensure Accountability

The Delhi High Court, while granting bail to two accused in a case involving assault on press persons in Seemapuri, made stern remarks against self-st...

Jul 16, 20263 minscitations1 Statute Refs
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Orissa HC Restrains Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Animated Movie Ahead of Rath Yatra

The Orissa High Court at Cuttack, in an order dated 15th July 2026, restrained Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd. from releasing the Mahaprabhu Jagannath animat...

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Electricity Companies Strictly Liable For Electrocution Caused By Exposed Wires: Gujarat HC

Electricity providers carry an absolute liability to prevent injury from hazardous installations, making them financially responsible for mishaps rega...

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Madras HC: Reassessment Notices Issued After April 2021 for AY 2015–16 Legally Unsustainable

The Madras High Court has dealt a significant blow to the tax department's attempt at reopening old assessments, ruling that any reassessment notice f...

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UGC Guidelines Overrule AICTE Rules On Student Fee Refunds: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has firmly established the primacy of University Grants Commission guidelines over technical council regulations, mandating that...

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Punjab & Haryana HC Enhances Compensation for 4-Year-Old Victim with 100% Disability

In a robust affirmation of the rights of child accident victims, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has nearly tripled the compensation for a minor suf...

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Law and Policy

BCI Issues Social Media Guidelines for Advocates and Others

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a circular dated 17th July, 2026, containing social media guidelines for advocates and others. The circular ...

Jul 18, 20266 minscitations7 Statute Refs
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Vishwas 2026 EPF Scheme – Eligibility for Dispute Settlement Explained

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a circular dated 9th July 2026 announcing the launch of "VISHWAS, 2026". It is the latest...

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Why Denying Passport as Proof of Citizenship Is Problematic - Explained

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently clarified its position that an Indian passport is a travel document, and not a proof of citizenshi...

Jul 6, 20264 minscitations4 Statute Refs
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How FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 Change NGO Foreign Donation Restrictions

The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules 2026. The recent development has sparked a lot of disc...

Jun 26, 20264 mins
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Govt Notifies Jan Vishwas Amendments to Clinical Establishments Act

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified amendments to the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 on 22 J...

Jun 26, 20263 mins
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SC (Number of Judges) Amendment and 5 Appointments: Scanning Speedy Justice

When the Apex Court expanded from 34 to 38 judges in May 2026 vide Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment, the move raised a question that went be...

Jun 22, 20264 minsrefs3 Case Citations
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Centre Clarifies Applicability of SMC Guidelines 2026 to Certain Schools

The Ministry of Education on 20th May, 2026 clarified the applicability of the School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 to differently manage...

May 21, 20263 mins
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Deal Updates

CCI Approves Acquisition of STT GDC by Opal Bidco

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding in STT GDC Pte. Ltd. by Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd. The ...

Jul 16, 20262 mins
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CCI Finds HP India and Five Resellers Guilty of Bid Rigging, Imposes Penalties

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has held HP India Sales Private Limited and five of its resellers guilty of cartelization in the sale and su...

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RCB Parent Company to be acquired by Investor Consortium After CCI Approval

Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), the company that owns and operates the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise, is set to be acquired ...

Jul 2, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Anantam Highways Trust Acquisition of Seven Road SPVs and Unit Issuance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposed combination involving the acquisition of shareholding in seven special purpose vehic...

Jul 2, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves DWS Group's Acquisition of Stake in Nippon Life India AIF Management

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposed combination involving the acquisition of certain shareholding in Nippon Life India A...

Jul 2, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Alpha Wave Ventures II’s Share Acquisition in Nxtra Data Ltd

The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of a certain shareholding in Nxtra Data Limited by Alpha Wave Ventures II, LP. ## Nat...

Jun 24, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Honda Motor’s Acquisition of Additional Voting Interest in Astemo

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a 21% voting interest in Astemo, Ltd. by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The said comb...

Jun 24, 20262 mins
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Legislative Updates

Drugs Rules, 1945 Amended to Tighten Regulation of High Alcohol Content Medicine

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 to revise the regulator...

Jul 10, 20263 minscitations3 Statute Refs
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Govt Notifies Navi Mumbai Airport as Port for Drug Import

The Central Government has notified Navi Mumbai Airport as an authorized port for the import of drugs by amending Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945. T...

Jul 9, 20262 minscitations1 Statute Refs
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Legal Metrology Rules 2011 Amended for Verification of High-Capacity Weighing Instruments

The Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 to revise the verification process for high-capacity weighing...

Jul 6, 20262 minscitations1 Statute Refs
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Govt Introduces Improvement Notice Mechanism under Legal Metrology Act

The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced an Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, through the Jan Vishwas (Amendm...

Jun 29, 20263 mins
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FSSAI Amendment Regulations 2026 Notified; Ease for Non-Manufacturing Food Businesses

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulat...

Jun 27, 20262 minscitations1 Statute Refs
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How FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 Change NGO Foreign Donation Restrictions

The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules 2026. The recent development has sparked a lot of disc...

Jun 26, 20264 mins
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Govt Notifies Jan Vishwas Amendments to Clinical Establishments Act

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified amendments to the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 on 22 J...

Jun 26, 20263 mins
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