Supreme Court Directs States, High Courts and Trial Courts to Prevent Delays in Dowry Cases, Chargesheets to Be Filed Within 60–90 Days
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to States, High Courts and trial courts aimed at ensuring speedy investigation and trial in cases relating to dowry harassment, dowry death and other matrimonial offences. The Court stressed Read more…
CJI Surya Kant Calls for Stronger India-Germany Partnership on Commercial Arbitration
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for a sustained institutional partnership between India and Germany to strengthen commercial arbitration and create a more dependable framework for resolving cross-border business disputes. Addressing the inaugural Indo-German Arbitration Conclave in Berlin, Read more…
Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Police Response on Athar Khan’s Bail Plea in 2020 Delhi Riots Case
The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Delhi Police on a bail plea filed by Athar Khan, an accused in the larger conspiracy case arising from the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. A Bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and Read more…
CJI Surya Kant Says Collegium Addressing High Court Chief Justice Vacancies; Allegations Against Judges Cannot Face Public Trial
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that the Supreme Court Collegium is actively considering the appointment of Chief Justices to High Courts where vacancies remain. He also stressed that allegations against sitting judges must be dealt with through Read more…
Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against Senior Advocate Pinaki Misra
The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings against Senior Advocate and former Biju Janata Dal MP Pinaki Misra, holding that the material placed before the trial court was insufficient to justify continuation of the prosecution. Justice Swarana Kanta Read more…
Jogipur Cow Sanctuary Project Stalled for Two Years Despite ₹1.29 Crore Sanction
The proposed cow sanctuary at Jogipur in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh has remained stalled for nearly two years despite government approval and the sanction of ₹1.29 crore. According to the report, the project was initiated in August 2024, but substantial Read more…
Chhattisgarh HC dismisses plea against ED’s ₹110 crore attachment of Hotel Westin Goa in a PMLA money-laundering case.
News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 437 The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Dr. Rahul Agrawal and Pacifica Hotels India Private Limited challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s provisional attachment of Hotel Westin Goa in connection with Read more…
Chhattisgarh HC upheld groundwater charges on JK Lakshmi Cement, ruling that State law permits charges for industrial groundwater use.
News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 436 The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the State Government’s authority to levy water charges on industrial units extracting groundwater through their own borewells, holding that such levies are supported by the Chhattisgarh Irrigation Read more…
CJI Surya Kant Calls for Shared Commonwealth Jurisprudence on Climate Justice at London Dialogue
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has called upon the 56 Commonwealth countries to work towards developing a shared judicial approach to climate justice, stressing that the effects of climate change are borne disproportionately by communities that have contributed Read more…
NLSIU Bengaluru Cancels 34th Annual Convocation After Students Fail to Reach Consensus on Public Invitation to CJI Surya Kant
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has cancelled its 34th Annual Convocation scheduled for September 12, 2026, after graduating students failed to reach consensus on a proposal requiring them to issue a public statement inviting Chief Justice Read more…
AAWI Reserves President’s Post for Women Once Every Three Terms, First Indian Bar Body to Adopt Such Rule
The Advocates’ Association of Western India (AAWI) has unanimously amended its Rules and Constitution to reserve the post of President for a woman member once every three terms, with the new provision taking effect from the next election. The decision Read more…
Chhattisgarh to Hold State-Level Meeting on Uniform Civil Code Implementation in Raipur
A state-level meeting on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Chhattisgarh will be held in Raipur on Friday in the presence of the high-level committee constituted by the state government. Around 200 participants from different sections of Read more…
NCDRC Pulls Up Jaipur Consumer Commission for Issuing Bailable Warrants Against Salman Khan Without Prima Facie Findings
June 4, 2026 : The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has strongly criticised the Jaipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for issuing bailable warrants against actor Salman Khan in a consumer complaint alleging misleading advertisements connected with Rajshree Pan Read more…
Chhattisgarh RERA Directs Homebuyer to Clear Maintenance Charges, Upholds Promoter’s Right Until Society Takes Over
News Citation : 2026 LN (CG-RERA) 40 July 2, 2026 : In a significant ruling clarifying the rights and obligations of promoters and flat owners under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, the Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority Read more…
ITAT Deletes ₹572.83 Crore Transfer Pricing Adjustment on Vodafone Idea’s Brand Royalty Payment
June 30, 2026 : In a significant ruling on transfer pricing principles, the Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted major relief to Vodafone Idea Limited by deleting a transfer pricing adjustment of ₹572.83 crore relating Read more…
Chhattisgarh RERA Directs Interest Payment to Homebuyer After Developer Returned Principal Amount in Bilaspur Plot Dispute
News Citation : 2026 LN (CG-RERA) 43 June 30, 2026 : The Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (CGRERA) has delivered an important ruling reinforcing the rights of homebuyers under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, holding that merely Read more…
JNU Advocate Empanelment 2026: Advocates and Law Firms Can Apply, Check Eligibility and Last Date
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has invited applications for empanelment of Advocates and Law Firms to represent and assist the university before various courts, including the Supreme Court, High Courts and District Courts. The application process is being conducted Read more…
Enforcement Directorate Joint Director Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary and Application Details
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has invited applications for appointment to the post of Joint Director of Enforcement on a deputation basis. According to the vacancy notification, 20 posts are available for Read more…
Surguja Invites Applications for 15 Contractual Assistant Veterinary Field Officer Posts
June 4, 2026 : The Animal Husbandry Department in Surguja has invited applications from eligible candidates for the contractual recruitment of 15 Assistant Veterinary Field Officers under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund. The recruitment aims to strengthen veterinary services Read more…
Chhattisgarh Advocate General Office Invites Applications for Stenographer and Assistant Grade-III Posts, Last Date June 6
The Office of the Advocate General, Chhattisgarh, has issued a recruitment notification inviting applications for various vacancies, including Stenographer (English) and Assistant Grade-III posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through registered post, speed post, or courier to the Advocate Read more…