National Advocate Convention in Jodhpur from Dec 26-28
Over 4,000 advocates & judges gather in Nakoda, Balotra, for the 17th All India Advocate Council national convention. Theme: '75 Years of Indian Constitution: Social Harmony'. Read key details.
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CJI Surya Kant to Attend National Mediation Conference in Goa
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Supreme Court judges will attend a two-day National Conference on Mediation in Goa, focusing on strengthening ADR mechanisms. Read more.
Calcutta HC Allows Foreign Courts in Indian Divorce Cases
Calcutta High Court rules UK courts can hear divorce & maintenance for a marriage solemnised in India if a spouse lives there. Key ruling on jurisdiction under Hindu Marriage Act.
High Court Judges Denied e-Khata in Bengaluru
Prominent figures, including a former chief secretary and High Court judges, face e-khata rejections in Bengaluru. The GBA forms a review team to scrutinize denials. Read the full story.
RGNUL Convocation: 725 Students Get Degrees, CJI Address
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law held its 7th convocation, awarding degrees to 725 students. CJI Justice Surya Kant delivered a powerful address, urging graduates to be nation builders. Read more.
Court Rejects Zero FIR Pleas Against Thane Judges
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Patna Schools Buzzing with Alumni Meet, Festivities & Events
St Joseph's Convent High School's alumni meet, Carmel's Christmas, Loyola's graduation, and other school events in Patna fostered joy, nostalgia, and community spirit. Read more.
Punjab & Haryana HC: Silence on Sentences Favours Convict
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies a key legal principle: if a judgment is silent on concurrent or consecutive sentences, it must be presumed to run concurrently, favouring the convict. Read the full analysis.
Jodhpur Lawyers Protest Over Broken 48-Year Court Tradition
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpor staged massive protests after Acting Chief Justice scheduled hearings on a day traditionally boycotted for 48 years. They demand a permanent CJ.
Madras HC Judge M S Ramesh Retires After 85,000+ Cases
Madras High Court bids farewell to Justice M S Ramesh, who disposed of over 85,000 cases. His retirement reduces court strength to 53, impacting justice administration. Read more.
SC Empowers HCs to Appoint Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
Mahesh Sonak Recommended for Jharkhand HC Chief Justice
Bombay HC Judge Justice Mahesh Sonak recommended for elevation as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court by SC Collegium. Learn about his career and background.
Nagpur HC seeks reply on 204 villages without crematoriums
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Mahesh Sonak to be Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court, Mumbai Courts Evacuated
A bomb threat email triggered mass evacuations at Bombay High Court and other Mumbai courts. Police conducted searches, operations resumed. Stay updated on the security situation.
SC on judges' last-minute orders like cricket sixes
Supreme Court remarks on trend of judges passing many orders before retirement, hearing plea of MP judge suspended 10 days before retirement. Read the full story.
Judges' 'Six-Hitting' Retirement Trend Criticised by SC
Supreme Court Justice Pardiwala flags trend of judges passing numerous orders before retirement. Calls for introspection on judicial conduct and institutional integrity. Read the full analysis.
Bombay High Court evacuated following bomb threat email
The Bombay High Court and other courts in Mumbai were evacuated after receiving bomb threats via email. Police deployed bomb detection squads. This is a developing story.
HP High Court Warns Officer Over Unpaid Judges' Dues
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
SC Stops Construction on Disputed 100 Acres in Hyderabad
Supreme Court directs private claimants to halt all construction on disputed Shamshabad land allegedly owned by HMDA. Case involves allegations of fabricated court orders. Read the full legal saga.
SC Stays HC Order on 7-Fold Maintenance Hike for Pune Wife
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
Justice Nisha Banu Joins Kerala HC on December 19
Justice J Nisha Banu, transferred from Madras HC, will be sworn in at Kerala High Court on Dec 19. Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar will administer the oath. Get the full career details.
Karnataka HC adopts Calcutta's child custody rules
Karnataka High Court orders interim use of Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines to protect children's mental health. Next hearing set for March 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka HC Adopts Calcutta HC's Child Custody Guidelines
Karnataka High Court mandates applying Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines in all cases. This move aims to ensure child welfare and consistency in sensitive legal battles.
SC Examines Plea Against Lok Sabha Speaker's Impeachment Panel
Supreme Court questions procedural lapse in forming impeachment committee against Allahabad HC judge. Notices issued to Parliament secretariats. Read the full legal challenge.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
Ex-Employee Gets 4-Month Jail for Contempt Against Karnataka HC Judges
Karnataka High Court sentences former Institute of Astrophysics employee to 4 months in jail for making scandalous statements against judges. Details on the contempt case and court order inside.
Karnataka HC convicts ex-employee for criminal contempt
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Chandigarh HC Upholds FIR Against Lawyer Impersonating Magistrate
Chandigarh High Court dismisses a lawyer's plea to quash an FIR against him for allegedly posing as a magistrate at a traffic checkpoint. The court directs the police to conduct a fair investigation.
Uttarakhand HC: State Failed to Implement Forest Fire Directives
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
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