Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna Joins Himachal Pradesh National Law University As Distinguished Professor

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, former Chief Justice of India, has joined Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, as a 'Distinguished' Professor. He has previously been associated with the University in the capacity of a Visitor.Confirming the development to Live Law, HPNLU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena said, "Yes, he has agreed to get associated with the University. We...

In A First, Punjab Assembly Introduces Anti-Sacrilege Bill | Explained

"To preserve religious and communal harmony and fraternity among people of diverse religious beliefs and faiths residing in the Punjab", The Punjab Government introduced the 'The Prevention Of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025' on Monday in the legislative assembly. The Bill proposes punishment up to life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for committing "offence" under...

Pune Porsche Car Accident Case: Juvenile Justice Board Denies Plea To Try Accused As An Adult

In a development in the Pune Porsche accident case, a Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) on Tuesday rejected an application filed by the Pune Police, which sought the board's permission to try the minor accused, who was driving the vehicle, as an adult in the case. Confirming the development, special public prosecutor Shishir Hiray told Live Law, "We had filed an application to try the minor boy as...

Lucknow Court Grants Bail To Rahul Gandhi In Indian Army 'Defamation' Case

An MP-MLA Special Magistrate Court in Lucknow today granted bail to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in connection with a case concerning allegedly defamatory statements made against Indian soldiers during his Bharat Jodo YatraGandhi personally appeared before the Additional chief judicial magistrate Alok Verma and surrendered to seek bail after remaining absent...

Central Government Notifies Transfers Of Two Judges To Calcutta High Court

The central government has cleared the transfer of two judges to the Calcutta High Court.Justice Sujoy Paul (PHC: Madhya Pradesh), serving as a judge of the Telangana High Court, was recommended for a transfer to the Calcutta High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium on 26th May, after having served on the bench at Telangana High Court since 2024.Justice Paul began his legal career as an...

2nd National Lok Adalat In Gujarat Disposes Off Over 11 Lakh Cases On Motor Accident Claims, Cheque Bouncing, Etc; Awards ₹ 1188 Cr

This year's Second National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday (July 12) which was organized under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), wherein over 11 Lakh pending cases including motor accident claims, cheque bouncing cases and matrimonial disputes with awards amounting to Rs. 1188.92 crores. A press release issued by Gujarat State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA)...

National Herald Case: Delhi Court Reserves Order On Cognizance Of ED's Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi

A Delhi Court on Monday reserved order on whether it will take cognizance of Enforcement Directorate's money laundering complaint in the National Herald case allegedly involving Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts has listed the matter for orders on July 29. “In view of the extensive submissions made by the ld. respective...

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Four High Court Chief Justices

The Central Government has notified the transfer of four High Court Chief Justices.In a notification issued today, the central government notified the transfer of Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava to Madras High Court as CJ, Tripura High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh to Telangana High Court as CJ, Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao...

Over 6 Lakh Cases Disposed Of In 2nd National Lok Adalat Held Across Haryana

The Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) successfully organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat of the year on 12th July, 2025, under the guidance of Mrs. Justice Lisa Gill, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairperson, HALSA. The Lok Adalat was held across all 22 Districts and 34 Sub-Divisions of Haryana through the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs). One...

Rule Of Law: A Foundational Principle Or A Fragile Promise?

Full Text of 'Barrister M.K. Nambyar Law Lecture, 2025' delivered by Dama Seshadri Naidu, Senior Advocate on the topic "The Rule of Law: The Foundational Principle or a Fragile Promise?"Hon'ble Mr. Justice CS Dias, Judge, High Court of Kerala, Shri Justice Siri Jagan, the former Judge of High Court of Kerala, Shri Gopalakrishan Kurup, the Advocate General of Kerala High Court and Member of...

'Promoted Hatred For Muslims, Added Fuel To Tensions': Court Sentences Man To 3 Years In Delhi Riots Case

A Delhi Court has sentenced a man, who was convicted in a case relating to the 2020 North East Delhi riots, to three years in jail, observing that he promoted hatred against the Muslim community and added fuel to the already simmering tensions.Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh of Karkardooma Courts sentenced Lokesh Kumar Solanki, who was convicted in the case on June 05, to three years...

Karnataka State Legal Services Authority Launches '90-Day Mediation Drive' To Settle Pending Cases In Courts Across State

Karnataka State Legal Services Authority on July 1 launced a special campaign–"Mediation For the Nation"–which is a 90-day intensive drive to settle pending cases in High Court/all District and Taluka Mediation Centres throughout the State through Mediation.As per a press release issued by KSLSA, the campaign is being conducted as per the directions of National Legal Services...