Bhojshala case: MP HC refers to 10 principles laid down by SC in Ayodhya verdictThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has referenced the Supreme Court's ten principles from the Ayodhya verdict. This is in relation to the Bhojsh...
Bank account can't be frozen in absence of FIR: Delhi HCThe Delhi High Court has ruled that bank accounts are vital for economic existence. A private bank account was frozen following a complaint...
Avoided Indian courts, judges as I intend to practise here: SGI Tushar Mehta on authoring two humour-filled legal accountsSolicitor General Tushar Mehta launched two books, 'The Bench, The Bar and the Bizarre' and 'The Lawful and the Awful'. These books share h...
'Are you nation's chief priest'? SC questions Indian Young Lawyers Association in Sabarimala caseThe Supreme Court slammed the Indian Young Lawyers Association for its 2006 PIL challenging the Sabarimala temple's entry ban for women. Ju...
Delhi High Court issues notice in textbook delay contempt plea; Govt assures supply before summer breakThe Delhi High Court has issued notice on a contempt petition concerning the delayed supply of textbooks to students in government schools....
Company's income not taxable in shareholders' hands: HCThe Delhi High Court ruled shareholders do not own company assets. They only own shares. Therefore, they cannot be taxed on a company's inc...
Respect all views except Whatsapp University: Supreme Court in Sabarimala caseThe Supreme Court has stated it respects learned opinions but will not accept information from 'WhatsApp University'. This observation came...
Bank holiday today on Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026? Check state-wise listBank holiday today: Central government offices will observe a holiday on April 14, 2026, for BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary. Many banks wi...
Indian judiciary of future cannot remain confined within imposing buildings: CJIIndia's top judge envisions a future judiciary beyond courtrooms. Justice will reach citizens directly, seamlessly integrated into their li...
View: US and Iran have the blueprints for a Strait of Hormuz dealThe Strait of Hormuz is no longer a free waterway. A recent ceasefire pauses a conflict that highlighted its importance. Future governance ...
International Council of Jurists views doesn’t reflect Indian govtThis comes in the backdrop of recent move by ICJ on Covid-19. The London-based International Council of Jurists has urged the UN Human Righ...
India has lost eminent jurist, seasoned parliamentarian: Manmohan on Jethmalani's demiseEminent jurist and former Union minister Jethmalani passed away on Sunday at the age of 95.
Not one jurist as SC judge despite constitutional mandate: CentreThe Centre said non-consideration of 'distinguished jurists' (experts in law) as judges of the SC despite the Constitution so mandating was...
Government to seek views of jurists on the proposed Judicial Appointments Commission billThe Law Minister had on July 21 said the government is seeking the views of various political parties and eminent jurists.
Government to consult jurists on National Judicial Commission: Ravi Shankar PrasadLaw Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here today that several eminent jurists had questioned the working of the present collegium system.
- Mulayam Singh Yadav receives International Jurists Award
Yadav, former defence minister, was selected for the award for his unflinching "contribution to the advancement of the bar and the bench."
- President to inaugurate International Jurists Conference on Saturday
President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate a two-day International Conference of Jurists on Rule of Law on Saturday.