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Advocates Wear Ribbons, Read Preamble showing Solidarity With Lawyers detained during CEC Protest

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has asked its members to wear black ribbons while appearing in court on 12 October 2026. A...

Oct 12, 20263 minsshare
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Jantar Mantar De-Notified as Protest Site as Delhi Police Designates Three New Venues

The Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and demonstrations and designated three alternative venues: Ramlila G...

Oct 12, 20262 minsshare
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CJI Surya Kant’s Refusal to Meet Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge: Know What Exactly Happened

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has reportedly declined a request from Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Leader of t...

Oct 12, 20265 minsrefs3 Case Citationscitations4 Statute Refsshare
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Can we file anticipatory bail directly in High Court, bypassing Sessions Court? SC Reserves Judgment

Since anticipatory bail application can be filed before both Sessions Courts and High Courts, can we file anticipatory bail directly in High Court, by...

Oct 9, 20264 minsshare
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Children Born out of Void Marriage entitled to Railway Benefits: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court restricted the discriminatory practice of denying railway benefits based on ‘legitimacy’, ruling that children born out of void ...

Oct 9, 20264 minsrefs5 Case Citationscitations3 Statute Refsshare
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Which Provision Governs Succession of Female Tenure Holder in Land Law? Supreme Court Answers

In a decisive clarification of agrarian inheritance rights, the Supreme Court has ruled that succession to a female Bhumidhar's estate under the Delhi...

Oct 9, 20265 minsrefs9 Case Citationscitations3 Statute Refsshare
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Direct Recruits Outrank Ad-hoc Appointees in Seniority: Supreme Court

In a decisive clarification of service jurisprudence, the Supreme Court ruled that direct recruits selected through a regular competitive process must...

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Advocates Wear Ribbons, Read Preamble showing Solidarity With Lawyers detained during CEC Protest

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has asked its members to wear black ribbons while appearing in court on 12 October 2026. A...

Oct 12, 20263 minsshare
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CJI Surya Kant’s Refusal to Meet Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge: Know What Exactly Happened

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has reportedly declined a request from Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Leader of t...

Oct 12, 20265 minsrefs3 Case Citationscitations4 Statute Refsshare
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When can Amendment After Commencement of Trial be Allowed? Supreme Court Explains

On question of amendment after commencement of trial, Supreme Court has ruled that subsequent discovery of a compromise decree affecting title satisfi...

Oct 12, 20265 minsrefs9 Case Citationscitations1 Statute Refsshare
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Governing Law Clause prevails over mention of Venue to determine Arbitration Seat: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts cannot entertain applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 when excl...

Oct 12, 20264 minsrefs4 Case Citationscitations1 Statute Refsshare
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Veritable Party To Arbitration a Question of Fact; Supreme Court rules out Straight Jacket Formula

The Supreme Court has emphasized that ‘Veritable Party’ in a constituted arbitration is a frequently discussed aspect which has to be determined more ...

Oct 12, 20264 minsrefs3 Case Citationscitations1 Statute Refsshare
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Original Receipt for e-payment Impossible: Supreme Court directs Bid Consideration

The Supreme Court has ruled that once funds enter authority coffers via e-payment, enforcing a requirement to physically produce an original receipt a...

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Can we file anticipatory bail directly in High Court, bypassing Sessions Court? SC Reserves Judgment

Since anticipatory bail application can be filed before both Sessions Courts and High Courts, can we file anticipatory bail directly in High Court, by...

Oct 9, 20264 minsshare
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Can we file anticipatory bail directly in High Court, bypassing Sessions Court? SC Reserves Judgment

Since anticipatory bail application can be filed before both Sessions Courts and High Courts, can we file anticipatory bail directly in High Court, by...

Oct 9, 20264 minsshare
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Colour Blindness Not A Bar For Office Jobs: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has dismantled the arbitrary imposition of medical standards in public employment, ruling that colour blindness cannot be trea...

Oct 9, 20264 minsrefs3 Case Citationscitations3 Statute Refsshare
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Job Candidates Cannot Be Axiomatically Disqualified for Non-Disclosure of Cases: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has reinforced the principle that public employment cannot be denied solely due to the suppression of criminal case details, m...

Oct 9, 20265 minsrefs5 Case Citationscitations1 Statute Refsshare
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Mens Rea Essential for Section 307 IPC Conviction: Himachal Pradesh HC

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed that the mere gravity of an injury, even if dangerous to life, cannot sustain a conviction for attem...

Oct 9, 20265 minsrefs3 Case Citationscitations2 Statute Refsshare
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Intent Over Injury: Himachal Pradesh HC Decides Conviction Scope Under Section 307 IPC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reinforced the legal standard that the gravity of an injury alone cannot sustain a conviction for attempt to murde...

Oct 9, 20265 minsrefs7 Case Citationscitations3 Statute Refsshare
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Citing Supreme Court's Romeo Juliet Judgment, Rajasthan HC Grants Bail in POCSO Case

The Rajasthan High Court has underscored the distinction between consensual adolescent relationships and sexual exploitation, granting bail to a 19-ye...

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Patna High Court Acquits Five Convicts in Decades-Old Triple Murder Case

The Patna High Court has overturned the life imprisonment sentences of five men accused of a 1989 triple murder, ruling that a weak chain of circumsta...

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Law and Policy

Jantar Mantar De-Notified as Protest Site as Delhi Police Designates Three New Venues

The Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and demonstrations and designated three alternative venues: Ramlila G...

Oct 12, 20262 minsshare
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1789 Crore AI Based Traffic Management System for Delhi

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved implementation of an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Delhi by the Delhi ...

Oct 1, 20263 minsshare
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New CAFE Norms for Passenger Vehicles Notified; To Take Effect from April 2027

The Ministry of Power has notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Norms for passenger vehicles, which will come into effect from 1 April 20...

Sep 30, 20264 minsshare
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Government Cuts Import Duty on Crude Edible Oil in India

The Government has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils, citing the need to moderate domestic edible oil prices an...

Sep 24, 20263 minsshare
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TRAI Amends Regulations to Mandate No Data Only Voice Call Plan With Fixed Monthly Validity

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has notified the Telecom Consumers Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 21st Septem...

Sep 22, 20263 minsshare
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EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000

The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs....

Sep 17, 20263 minsshare
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Health Ministry Issues Advisory on Regulation of Stem Cell Therapy

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued an advisory on 16th September, 2026, to States and Union Territories that have adopted the Clinical...

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Deal Updates

CCI Approves Acquisition of 100% Shareholding in 10 Road Asset SPVs by Concessoc 41 SAS

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding in Vishavari Tollway Private Limited (VTPL) and n...

Oct 8, 20262 minsshare
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CCI Approves Acquisition of Certain Shareholding in Prestige Hospitality Ventures by CPP Investment Board

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in Prestige Hospitality Ventures Limited by CPP Investm...

Oct 8, 20262 minsshare
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CCI Approves Bain Capital-Linked Acquisition of Omega-Meyer and Meyer Organics

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of sole control over Omega-Meyer Limited and Meyer Organics Private Limited by ...

Oct 8, 20262 minsshare
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CCI Approves JSW Group’s Internal Restructuring Involving JSW Steel, JSW Projects and BMM Ispat

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposed combination involving JSW Steel Limited, JSW Projects Limited and BMM Ispat Limited,...

Oct 8, 20263 minsshare
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CCI nods to BNP Paribas Cardif’s Acquisition of Stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain equity share capital in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited by...

Oct 1, 20262 minsshare
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CCI Approves Acquisition of Certain Equity Shareholding in Continuum Green Energy by Chubu Electric Power

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain equity shareholding in Continuum Green Energy Limited by Chubu Elect...

Oct 1, 20262 minsshare
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CCI Approves Bain Capital Funds’ Acquisition of Majority Stake in Volkswagen Subsidiary Everllence

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a majority of the shares and voting rights in Everllence SE, along with a nu...

Oct 1, 20262 minsshare
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Legislative Updates

Centre Establishes National Tribunals Commission to Standardize Appointments and Service Norms for 15 Quasi-Judicial Bodies

In a landmark overhaul of the nation’s quasi-judicial administrative framework, the Central Government has notified unified rules establishing the Nat...

Sep 30, 20264 minscitations16 Statute Refsshare
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New CAFE Norms for Passenger Vehicles Notified; To Take Effect from April 2027

The Ministry of Power has notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Norms for passenger vehicles, which will come into effect from 1 April 20...

Sep 30, 20264 minsshare
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Ministry of Labour Extends ESI Scheme to 25 Districts in Madhya Pradesh Effective October 1

The Central Government has mandated the commencement of social security contributions and benefits across 25 districts of Madhya Pradesh, marking a si...

Sep 28, 20263 minscitations1 Statute Refsshare
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Central Government Amends Employees' Pension Scheme to Expand Membership Eligibility Under New Wage Ceiling

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a crucial notification modifying membership criteria for social security benefits to ensure a broader...

Sep 25, 20263 minscitations1 Statute Refsshare
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Ministry of Defence Refines Navy Discipline Regulations, Modernizes 'Service Application' Terminology

The Central Government has formally amended the Navy (Discipline and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 1965 to modernize procedural nomenclature,...

Sep 23, 20263 minscitations2 Statute Refsshare
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TRAI Amends Regulations to Mandate No Data Only Voice Call Plan With Fixed Monthly Validity

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has notified the Telecom Consumers Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 21st Septem...

Sep 22, 20263 minsshare
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Centre Extends Tenure of Eight NCLAT Judicial and Technical Members to Ensure Adjudicatory Continuity

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has formally extended the tenures of eight Judicial and Technical members of the National Company Law Appellate Trib...

Sep 22, 20263 minscitations2 Statute Refsshare
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