Madras HC: New criminal laws are justice-oriented
Madras High Court praises new criminal laws as citizen-responsive, directs Sivaganga police to complete murder probe in four weeks. Justice Gowri highlights strict timelines under BNSS.
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Haryana Sees 72% Conviction Rate Under New Laws
Haryana reports a high 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws. Over 2,500 cases registered, with 1,300 chargesheets filed. Discover the state's law enforcement strategy.
Haryana's 72% Conviction Rate Under New Laws Triples Old Rate
Haryana achieves a remarkable 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws, disposing of over 81,000 cases. Learn how legal reforms and focused prosecution are driving justice.
SC: Trial courts can't impose imprisonment till natural life end
Supreme Court clarifies trial courts cannot sentence convicts to imprisonment till the end of their natural life. Ruling came in a murder appeal by Kiran. Read the full legal analysis.
Nationwide Strike on Feb 12 Against Labour Codes
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
CII President Calls for Sustaining Reform Momentum in 2025
CII President Rajiv Memani urges continued reforms in power, mining, and judiciary for growth. He highlights India's 8% GDP and a $2 lakh crore disinvestment target. Read the full interview.
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.
Karnataka HC Judge Calls for Legal Education Reforms
Justice Chandrashekar M Joshi inaugurates activities at Dharwad law college, pushes for curriculum updates and interdisciplinary LLB admissions. Read the full story.
Geetali Gupta Secures AIR 1 in CLAT 2026
Geetali Gupta from TopRankers Legal Edge clinches AIR 1 in CLAT 2026. The institute dominates with a clean sweep of the top three ranks, continuing its legacy of excellence in law entrance coaching.
Myanmar Arrests Hundreds Under New Election Law
Myanmar's military junta has detained over 200 individuals, including election officials, using a new conscription law to suppress dissent ahead of December polls. Read the full report.
IIT KGP Law & Policy Programmes: Apply by Feb 20, 2026
IIT Kharagpur invites applications for LLB, LLM, and Master's in Public Policy programmes for 2026. Apply online by February 20. Check details now!
Karnataka Enacts India's First Dedicated Hate Speech Law
Karnataka becomes India's first state with a dedicated law against hate speech and hate crimes, allowing for up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. Could this be a model for the nation?
CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta's Emotional Win Goes Viral
Geetali Gupta's emotional reaction to topping CLAT 2026 has won hearts online. Discover her success story, preparation strategy, and the viral moment from Delhi.
Uttarakhand Governor returns anti-conversion bill
Uttarakhand Governor returns amendment bill to anti-conversion law due to clerical errors. State govt to pass ordinance with corrections. Bill seeks harsher penalties.
UAE Announces Key Tax, VAT, and Corporate Law Changes
The UAE introduces sweeping reforms to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws, simplifying compliance and offering clearer guidance for businesses. Explore the key changes effective from 2026.
Insurance Bill 2025: Biggest Reform in Decades
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 marks India's biggest insurance reform, allowing 100% FDI, new intermediaries, and stronger policyholder protection. Read the full analysis.
CLAT 2026 Results: Lucknow Students Excel in Top 100
Five candidates from Lucknow secured spots in the CLAT 2026 top 100. RMLNLU announced results, revealing top cities and high attendance. Discover key scores and admission details.
Criminal with 50+ cases shot in Bhadrak police encounter
Notorious criminal Kamalakant Das alias Budhia was injured in a police encounter in Bhadrak early Tuesday. The incident occurred after he opened fire on officers. Read the full details.
India's Civil Nuclear Law Changes Explained
India plans major changes to its civil nuclear law to boost capacity to 100 GW, aiming for clean energy dominance. Explore the key amendments and their impact.
Bengaluru Police Arrest Serial Offender Across 3 States
Bengaluru's Jigani police arrest Shivakumar, a diploma-holding criminal involved in 28+ cases across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Discover how he used Instagram to evade capture.
CLAT 2026: High Lucknow Attendance, Moderate Paper
CLAT 2026 conducted smoothly with 97% attendance in Lucknow. Candidates found the national law entrance exam moderate, with GK and legal reasoning sections being easier. Read the full analysis.
CLAT 2026 Result Date Announced: Check Timeline & Link
The Consortium of NLUs has announced the CLAT 2026 result date. Find out when scores will be released, the official website link, and key steps after the declaration.
Ludhiana Industry Leaders Learn About New Labour Codes
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
Right to Disconnect Bill: What It Means for Indian Workers
India's proposed Right to Disconnect Bill aims to protect employees from after-hours work calls. Learn what it entails, its legal journey, and chances of becoming law. Read more.
Law University's Grand Constitution Day Event & MoU Signing
Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University celebrated Samvidhan Diwas 2025 with a valedictory, an MoU with Cyber Law University, and a focus on India's constitutional journey towards 2047. Explore the key insights from justices.
CLAT 2026 Exam Held for UG & PG Law Admissions
RMLNLU Lucknow conducts CLAT 2026 for admissions to national law universities. Over 92,000 candidates to appear at 173 centers nationwide. Details inside.
Karnataka's New Hate Speech Law Stirs Debate
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
NLSIU Bengaluru stops seat increase, focuses on research
NLSIU Bengaluru will not increase student intake for 2026-27, ending a four-year expansion phase. The institute now aims to stabilise programmes and boost legal research in climate change, taxation.
Odisha Passes Bill for Women Night Shifts, Eases Rules for Small Shops
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
Wanted criminal with Rs 25k reward arrested in Kaushambi
A wanted criminal carrying a cash reward was arrested after a police encounter in Kaushambi. Kuldeep was injured, and a pistol and motorcycle were seized. Read the full details.
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