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Supreme Court modifies the three-year Bar practice rule for Civil Judge recruitment, allowing law graduates to appear in judicial service exams without three years of practice till March 31, 2027.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court holds the UP Gangsters Act is “stillborn” as it creates no independent offence, and quashes proceedings against two advocates under Sections 2/3 of the Act.
Madras High Court quashes FIR against a law student over a peaceful protest against a conference on the “eradication of Sanatan Dharma”, holding prosecution an abuse of process.
Supreme Court quashes abetment of suicide FIR against in-laws, holding that lodging an FIR or seeking maintenance, even if false, does not by itself constitute instigation under Section 306 IPC.
Madras High Court holds that the right to marry is a human right and suggests amending Section 15 HMA to require a timely stay before a divorce decree can indefinitely block remarriage.
Karnataka High Court holds that a woman rendering services to her family can be treated as a homemaker irrespective of her educational qualifications or employment status.
Delhi High Court declares August 27, 2026 a holiday and announces compensatory sitting days for the High Court and subordinate courts, with cases rescheduled accordingly.
Justice K. Vinod Chandran dissents in the Civil Judge practice-rule case, holding that three years of Bar experience is essential and the requirement should not be diluted through a training scheme.
Supreme Court refuses to enhance punishment against advocate Rizwan Siddiquee for disclosing a former client's confidences on TV, dismisses his appeal too, and imposes costs on both sides.
Kerala High Court initiates suo motu contempt proceedings against Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara over unauthorised YouTube recordings of court proceedings and bars him from virtual hearings.
Calcutta High Court judge releases a reserved bail matter after recording that petitioner's counsel and her private secretary attempted to access the case record from the Judge's chamber.
Madhya Pradesh High Court adjourns a writ appeal after counsel sought time following her loss in the High Court Bar Association election, noting she was “under shock”.
Supreme Court restores ₹60,000 monthly interim maintenance for two minor daughters, holding that the mother's income alone cannot justify reducing the father's contribution.
Supreme Court quashes SC/ST Act charges against a school manager, holding that alleged caste abuse inside an enclosed room, without public presence, does not meet the “public view” requirement.
Supreme Court holds that rejection of a Section 156(3) CrPC application does not bar a subsequent FIR on the same allegations, as the order is not an adjudication on merits.
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