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SC Reduces NDPS Sentence From 14 To 10 Years, Clarifies Scope of Section 50 Safeguard [Read Judgment]
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SC Reduces NDPS Sentence From 14 To 10 Years, Clarifies Scope of Section 50 Safeguard [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules that NDPS Act Section 50 protection applies only to personal searches, not bags or containers, while reducing the convict's sentence from 14 to 10 years.

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Draft Advocates Bill 2026: Women's Quota, Law Firms, Fee Hike Among Key Reforms Legal Insiders
Draft Advocates Bill 2026: Women's Quota, Law Firms, Fee Hike Among Key Reforms

The BCI has released the Draft Advocates Bill 2026, proposing women's reservation, law firm registration, higher enrolment fees, welfare reforms, foreign lawyer rules and major changes to the Advocates Act.

AIBE-XXI Results Declared; 65.92% Candidates Qualify Legal Insiders
AIBE-XXI Results Declared; 65.92% Candidates Qualify

Bar Council of India declares AIBE-XXI results with a 65.92% pass rate after moderating qualifying marks; next bar exam, AIBE-XXII, set for November 29, 2026.

Kerala HC: Entrustment Of Stridhan to Husband Cannot Be Presumed from Social Custom Judiciary
Kerala HC: Entrustment Of Stridhan to Husband Cannot Be Presumed from Social Custom

Kerala High Court rules that entrustment of stridhan cannot be presumed and must be proved with evidence to claim return of gold or money.

Mandate Can't Be Massacred: Kerala HC Allows Detained Councillor To Take Oath In Jail Judiciary
Mandate Can't Be Massacred: Kerala HC Allows Detained Councillor To Take Oath In Jail

Kerala HC permits a councillor detained under KAAPA to take his swearing-in oath from Central Prison, Viyyur, holding the people's mandate can't be defeated by a procedural lapse.

LawStreet Journal in conversation with worlds largest and most feared law firm

Exclusive interview: Jhanak Singh, Managing Editor at LawStreet Journal, talks to John B. Quinn, Founder of the worlds largest and most feared law firm, Quinn Emanuel.

Complaint filed against TN CM's son Udhayanidhi against Sanatan Dharma remarks

Complaint filed against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's son Udhayanidhi Stalin for controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Learn about the legal petition and reactions from BJP leaders.

Ensure supply of food, medicines, do airdropping of supplies, SC to Centre, State on Manipur violence

Supreme Court urges Central and Manipur governments to address blockades on national highways due to violence, ensuring the supply of food and medicines. Airdropping of supplies suggested. Updates on ...

'She wanted to wreak vengeance,' SC quashes dowry harassment charges against judicial officer, brother, mother [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court quashes dowry harassment charges against a judicial officer, his brother, and mother, citing inconsistencies and insufficient evidence in the complainant's allegations. The court emp...

Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over House Arrest Order for Gautam Navlakha in Bhima Koregaon Case

The Supreme Court expresses reservations about its decision to place Bhima Koregaon case accused Gautam Navalakha under house arrest, citing concerns about setting a wrong precedent. The court defers ...

Lead petitioner in Art 370 matter raised Pakistan Zindabad' slogan, supported terrorism, secessionism in J&K, SC told

The lead petitioner challenging the abrogation of Article 370 faces allegations of supporting secessionism, raising pro-Pakistan slogans, and promoting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The Supreme Cour...

Rajasthan HC Issues Show Cause Notice to CM Gehlot Over Remarks on Judiciary

The Rajasthan High Court issues a show cause notice to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for his remarks on alleged corruption in the judiciary. Advocates protest and demand accountability. Get the latest u...

There is systematic design to destroy institution of marriage, Hight Court on Live In Relationship [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court's decision on a bail application highlights concerns about the institution of marriage and the challenges posed by live-in relationships. The court emphasizes the security, st...

Anti Corruption sleuths acted like "puppets in The Muppet Show", HC notice to ex TN CM in disproportionate assets case [Read Order]

Madras High Court questions integrity of MP/MLA case judgments, criticizes anti-corruption sleuths acting as 'puppets' in political show. Examination of corruption cases against lawmakers amid regime ...

Centre Ready for Jammu and Kashmir Elections, Restoration of Statehood Gradual: Supreme Court Hears Article 370 Case

Get the latest updates on the Jammu and Kashmir situation as the Centre informs the Supreme Court about its readiness for elections. While positive steps are being taken for development, the restorati...


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