Supreme Court Holds BCI Has No Statutory Power to Regulate Conduct of Law Students, Quashes Notifications in NALSAR Row
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) does not have statutory authority to regulate the conduct of law students, observing that disciplinary action against students falls within the domain of the concerned educational Read more…
Supreme Court Defers BCI Reconstitution Issue, Directs State Bar Councils to Complete Statutory Process
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would consider the issue of reconstitution of the Bar Council of India (BCI) only after the newly elected State Bar Councils complete the statutory process for constituting the apex body. A Bench headed Read more…
Supreme Court Orders Closure of FIRs Over NEET-UG Paper Leak Protests, Bars Fresh Cases Nationwide
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the closure of FIRs registered across the country in connection with student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak issue held between July 20 and 25. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Read more…
Supreme Court Directs States, High Courts and Trial Courts to Prevent Delays in Dowry Cases, Chargesheets to Be Filed Within 60–90 Days
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to States, High Courts and trial courts aimed at ensuring speedy investigation and trial in cases relating to dowry harassment, dowry death and other matrimonial offences. The Court stressed Read more…
Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against Senior Advocate Pinaki Misra
The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings against Senior Advocate and former Biju Janata Dal MP Pinaki Misra, holding that the material placed before the trial court was insufficient to justify continuation of the prosecution. Justice Swarana Kanta Read more…
Jogipur Cow Sanctuary Project Stalled for Two Years Despite ₹1.29 Crore Sanction
The proposed cow sanctuary at Jogipur in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh has remained stalled for nearly two years despite government approval and the sanction of ₹1.29 crore. According to the report, the project was initiated in August 2024, but substantial Read more…
Chhattisgarh HC dismisses plea against ED’s ₹110 crore attachment of Hotel Westin Goa in a PMLA money-laundering case.
News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 437 The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Dr. Rahul Agrawal and Pacifica Hotels India Private Limited challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s provisional attachment of Hotel Westin Goa in connection with Read more…
Chhattisgarh HC upheld groundwater charges on JK Lakshmi Cement, ruling that State law permits charges for industrial groundwater use.
News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 436 The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the State Government’s authority to levy water charges on industrial units extracting groundwater through their own borewells, holding that such levies are supported by the Chhattisgarh Irrigation Read more…
Justice Ramesh Sinha Retires as Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice After Distinguished Judicial Career
Bilaspur : Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, will retire from judicial office on September 4, 2026, marking the conclusion of a long and distinguished career in the Indian judiciary spanning more than three decades. Read more…
Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Virtually Inaugurates Family Court at Katghora in Korba, Bringing Family Dispute Resolution Closer to Citizens
Korba, September 3, 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening access to justice at the grassroots level, Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, Hon’ble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, virtually inaugurated the Family Court at Katghora in Korba Read more…
CJI Surya Kant to Hold Bilateral Talks with BRICS Judicial Leaders as India Hosts Chief Justices’ Forum in New Delhi
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant is set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with senior judicial representatives from BRICS member states and partner countries during the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum, scheduled to be held in Read more…
Justice Ramesh Sinha demits office as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court after a distinguished tenure. He disposed of 50,228 cases and delivered more than 369 reported AFR judgments.
Bilaspur: The High Court of Chhattisgarh on Thursday bid farewell to Hon’ble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, who demitted office as Chief Justice after a distinguished tenure marked by a high volume of judicial disposals, development of judicial infrastructure and emphasis Read more…
NCDRC Pulls Up Jaipur Consumer Commission for Issuing Bailable Warrants Against Salman Khan Without Prima Facie Findings
June 4, 2026 : The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has strongly criticised the Jaipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for issuing bailable warrants against actor Salman Khan in a consumer complaint alleging misleading advertisements connected with Rajshree Pan Read more…
Chhattisgarh RERA Directs Homebuyer to Clear Maintenance Charges, Upholds Promoter’s Right Until Society Takes Over
News Citation : 2026 LN (CG-RERA) 40 July 2, 2026 : In a significant ruling clarifying the rights and obligations of promoters and flat owners under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, the Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority Read more…
ITAT Deletes ₹572.83 Crore Transfer Pricing Adjustment on Vodafone Idea’s Brand Royalty Payment
June 30, 2026 : In a significant ruling on transfer pricing principles, the Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted major relief to Vodafone Idea Limited by deleting a transfer pricing adjustment of ₹572.83 crore relating Read more…
Chhattisgarh RERA Directs Interest Payment to Homebuyer After Developer Returned Principal Amount in Bilaspur Plot Dispute
News Citation : 2026 LN (CG-RERA) 43 June 30, 2026 : The Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (CGRERA) has delivered an important ruling reinforcing the rights of homebuyers under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, holding that merely Read more…
Chhattisgarh High Court Releases List of 396 Candidates Eligible for Skill Test for Library Assistant Recruitment 2026
Bilaspur: The High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, has released the list of candidates found eligible for the Skill Test under Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the post of Library Assistant (JJA). According to the notice dated September 2, 2026, the High Read more…
JNU Advocate Empanelment 2026: Advocates and Law Firms Can Apply, Check Eligibility and Last Date
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has invited applications for empanelment of Advocates and Law Firms to represent and assist the university before various courts, including the Supreme Court, High Courts and District Courts. The application process is being conducted Read more…
Enforcement Directorate Joint Director Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary and Application Details
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has invited applications for appointment to the post of Joint Director of Enforcement on a deputation basis. According to the vacancy notification, 20 posts are available for Read more…
Surguja Invites Applications for 15 Contractual Assistant Veterinary Field Officer Posts
June 4, 2026 : The Animal Husbandry Department in Surguja has invited applications from eligible candidates for the contractual recruitment of 15 Assistant Veterinary Field Officers under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund. The recruitment aims to strengthen veterinary services Read more…