Kerala High Court Suggests State To Assign Portion Of ₹22 Crore Fine Collected For Waste Disposal Awareness On Social Media

The Kerala High Court has orally suggested the State government to dedicate a portion of Rs. 22 crores fine collected to start an awareness campaign, through use of social media, to reach all generations regarding responsible waste disposal.The Special Bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas and Justice Gopinath P. orally observed:“You have collected Rs. 22 crores as fines in the last 9...

Terminating Arbitrator's Mandate Over Mere Allegations Of Corruption Would Set Dangerous Precedent: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that mere allegations of corruption or pendency of an unverified complaint against an arbitrator cannot justify termination of arbitrator's mandate under section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act). Justice Jyoti Singh held that “mandate of an Arbitrator cannot be terminated solely on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations...

In Bid To Eradicate Manual Scavenging, Gujarat High Court Seeks Clarity On State's PPP Model For Machine Cleaning Of Drains

The Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to inform about the functioning of PPP Model for the procurement, operation and maintenance of Vehicle Mounted Suction-cum-Jetting machine with Sewage water recycling facility for cleaning, de-silting of sewer lines. The court was hearing a 2016 PIL highlighting the issue of manual scavenging. The PIL filed by by an Ahmedabad-based NGO...

No SIT on 'vote chori' | Diwali firecracker ban| Sonam Wangchuk | BCI fee hike | ECI appointments [VIDEO]

This week on Courts This Week by LiveLaw, Debojeet and Advocate Awstika Das unpack a power-packed lineup — from the Supreme Court's refusal to intervene in the Bengaluru electoral-roll controversy and the upcoming constitutional showdown on the Election Commissioners Act, to the Sahara–Adani deal, Sonam Wangchuk's detention, Diwali firecracker rules, Bar Council fee backlash, and...

BCI fee hike challenge fails | Mohak Mangal vs. ANI | 2 decades long shocking regulatory negligence [VIDEO]

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the BCI's ₹1.25 lakh election fee, while quashing UP Conversion Act FIRs against SHUATS officials due to legal flaws. The SC also granted compensation to a transwoman teacher dismissed over gender identity. Separately, the Rajasthan High Court banned GM foods, condemning the Centre's two-decade failure to frame safety...

'Second Plea For Divorce Under HMA Has To Be Transferred To Court Where First Petition Was Filed': Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that when two petitions for divorce or judicial separation between the same parties are filed in different courts, the second petition must be transferred to the court where the first petition was filed, in accordance with Section 21-A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.Justice Rajesh S. Patil was hearing two transfer applications filed by husband and wife. The...

Allahabad High Court Stays Rs.110 Crore GST Demand On Dabur's Hajmola Candy

The Allahabad High Court on October 10 stayed a ₹110 crore GST show cause notice issued to Dabur India Ltd. over the classification of its Hajmola Candy Tablets.A bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Indrajeet Shukla passed the interim order in a petition filed by Dabur challenging the DGGI notice issued earlier this year.The dispute revolves around how Hajmola Candy Tablets...

NLIU Bhopal Announces Registrations For 3rd National Workshop-cum-Competition On Drafting And Pleading

The Civil and Criminal Justice Cell (CCJC) of National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, has opened registrations for its 3rd National Workshop-cum-Competition on Drafting and Pleading, scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th November, 2025, in the physical mode at the NLIU campus. The workshop aims to provide law students and young practitioners with a practical immersion into the strategic realms of legal drafting and pleading.Established in 1997, the National Law Institute University...

Rajasthan High Court Quarterly Digest: July To September 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Raj) 222 To 2025 LiveLaw (Raj) 330 Orders/Judgments of the Month July 2025 Juvenile Justice Act Only Relevant For Quantum Of Sentence, Conviction Not Vitiated If Inquiry Is Not Conducted By JJB: Rajasthan High Court Title: Kailash v State of Rajasthan Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Raj) 222 The Rajasthan High Court held that a conviction which had...

Research Assistant Vacancy At National Law University, Jodhpur

National Law University, Jodhpur invites online application for the post of Research Assistant in the Centre of Excellence for Research and Applications (CERA), on a temporary contractual basisName of the Post: Research Assistant No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 50,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's degree in law/ / Data Science or allied disciplines with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized University. • Desirable: Demonstrated research...

Kerala High Court Orders Arrest Of Lawyer, Her Husband Accused Of Misappropriating ₹40 Lakh From Client

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (October 21) gave an interim direction to the Station House Officer, Negumangad (5th respondent) to conduct a thorough investigation in a case where an advocate (6th respondent) has been accused of misappropriating around Rs. 40 lakh rupees from her client. After noting that the offence was attracted, prima facie, the Court asked the SHO to effect the arrest...

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction To 'WOW MOMO' In Trademark Infringement Suit Against 'WOW BURGER'

The Delhi High Court has granted interim injunction in favour of “WOW MOMO”, an Indian quick-service restaurant chain, in its trademark infringement suit filed against a Hong Kong-based company “WOW BURGER.”A division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla overturned a single judge ruling of September 12 declining interim injunction to Wow Momo. The...