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The Supreme Court directs the Union Government to constitute a committee within two weeks to examine unethical pharmaceutical marketing practices and recommend a suitable statutory and regulatory framework within two months of its first meeting. The Court observes that the existing framework has not proved entirely effective in curbing such practices.
Read Full ArticleThe Calcutta High Court quashes an FIR and consequential proceedings against SLST candidates who protested against the recruitment process, holding that the allegations failed to establish the ingredients of the offences under the IPC and Disaster Management Act. The Court observes that peaceful protest and dissent are integral to democracy.
Jharkhand High Court sets aside Md. Wahid’s Section 307 IPC conviction and orders his release after over four years in custody.
The Delhi High Court grants Amitabh Bachchan time to complete formalities and place a settlement agreement on record in his personality rights suit against Rajat Nagi and others. The Court lists the matter for November 16, 2026, and directs Bachchan to remain personally present if the settlement remains incomplete and he wishes to pursue the suit.
The Meghalaya High Court issues criminal contempt notices to office bearers of the Shillong Bar Association and the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association for calling a statewide boycott of judicial work until the Advocate General is removed. The Court holds that lawyers have no right to strike or boycott court proceedings and directs the alleged contemnors to appear personally on October 13, 2026.
Karnataka High Court converts a wife’s murder conviction under Section 302 IPC to Section 304 Part-II, imposing 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore condones a 1,093-day delay in filing an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, holding that a litigant should not suffer for a lawyer’s failure to advise him...
The Supreme Court finds a prima facie case of contempt over alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions on Delhi Metro and railway restrictions. It directs normal transport and internet service...
OHCHR voiced concern over mass detentions during Delhi’s October 10 protests against India’s CEC, urging release of those “arbitrarily detained.” India called the remarks “unwarranted interf...
Musk questioned why Starlink has “no license” in India despite 165-country compliance. Records show India already licensed Starlink and favoured it over Jio on spectrum policy, while Starlink itse...
Over a single week in early October 2026, India found itself at the centre of several, separately unfolding international and domestic developments.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association has asked its members to wear black ribbons while appearing in court on October 12, 2026, in solidarity with lawyers allegedly manhandled during a protest on Octob...
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.
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