Supreme Court tells UP govt to fund education of Muslim student slapped in school
In 2023, a teacher allegedly made derogatory remarks about the Muslim student's religion and instigated classmates to slap him.
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In 2023, a teacher allegedly made derogatory remarks about the Muslim student's religion and instigated classmates to slap him.
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Supreme Court tells UP govt to fund education of Muslim student slapped in school
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government to take care of the schooling expenses of the Muslim child from Muzaffarnagar who was
BREAKING: BCI notifies amended rules allowing entry of foreign lawyers and law firms
The BCI press release states that the Rules have been amended and notified with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of Indian advocates.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/breaking-bci-notifies-amended-rules-allowing-entry-of-foreign-lawyers-and-law-firms
The BCI press release states that the Rules have been amended and notified with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of Indian advocates.
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BREAKING: BCI notifies amended rules allowing entry of foreign lawyers and law firms
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amended rules allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law in India on a reciprocity basis. The BC
Madhya Pradesh High Court orders FIR against BJP minister for comments against Colonel Sofia Qureshi
The same must be done by today evening, otherwise the Court will tomorrow proceed under the Contempt of Courts Act against the DG.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/madhya-pradesh-high-court-orders-fir-against-bjp-minister-for-comments-against-colonel-sofia-qureshi
The same must be done by today evening, otherwise the Court will tomorrow proceed under the Contempt of Courts Act against the DG.
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Madhya Pradesh High Court orders FIR against BJP minister for comments against Colonel Sofia Qureshi
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday initiated a suo motu petition against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comments target
All equal before God, no caste has exclusive rights to be temple trustee or donor: Madras High Court
"Before God, all persons are human beings and therefore, there cannot be any discrimination based on caste," Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy observed.
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"Before God, all persons are human beings and therefore, there cannot be any discrimination based on caste," Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy observed.
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All equal before God, no caste has exclusive rights to be temple trustee or donor: Madras High Court
All persons are human beings before God, observed the Madras High Court recently while dismissing a petition which sought directions so that only people from on
Demanding unreasonable licence fee to play songs constitutes refusal under Copyright Act: Delhi High Court
An offer to make copyrighted work available on unreasonable terms would also amount to refusal to give licence by the copyright owner, the Court said.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/demanding-unreasonable-licence-fee-to-play-songs-constitutes-refusal-under-copyright-act-delhi-high-court
An offer to make copyrighted work available on unreasonable terms would also amount to refusal to give licence by the copyright owner, the Court said.
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Demanding unreasonable licence fee to play songs constitutes refusal under Copyright Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that charging unreasonable licence fees for copyrighted music can amount to a refusal to give a licence under Section 31 of the Co
Right to unobstructed footpaths is part of right to life: Supreme Court
The Court directed all states and UTs to formulate guidelines to ensure pedestrian safety, particularly for persons with disabilities.
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The Court directed all states and UTs to formulate guidelines to ensure pedestrian safety, particularly for persons with disabilities.
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Right to unobstructed footpaths is part of right to life: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasised that the right to use footpaths without obstruction is an essential part of the fundamental right to life guaranteed u
Spotlight this week: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai
With landmark cases on the new CJI's docket and a legacy of balancing individual rights with institutional integrity, expectations run high.
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With landmark cases on the new CJI's docket and a legacy of balancing individual rights with institutional integrity, expectations run high.
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Spotlight this week: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai
Spotlight is a series where we shine the, well, spotlight on members of the legal fraternity who made the news over the past week. The week isn't over, but we c
Do guidelines on blood donation stigmatise transgender persons? Supreme Court asks
The Court called for a balance between addressing public health concerns and limiting the risk of stigmatising the transgender community.
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The Court called for a balance between addressing public health concerns and limiting the risk of stigmatising the transgender community.
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Do guidelines on blood donation stigmatise transgender persons? Supreme Court asks
The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged the Central government to consult experts to revise guidelines framed in 2017, which ban blood donation by transgender pers
NEET 2025: Supreme Court asks Bombay High Court to decide Maratha quota challenge urgently
The Court asked the High Court to consider the issue at the earliest, given the potential impact on thousands of students.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/neet-2025-supreme-court-asks-bombay-high-court-to-decide-maratha-quota-challenge-urgently
The Court asked the High Court to consider the issue at the earliest, given the potential impact on thousands of students.
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NEET 2025: Supreme Court asks Bombay High Court to decide Maratha quota challenge urgently
The Supreme Court has asked the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court to constitute a bench and urgently hear a batch of petitions challenging the 10% reservat
Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of non-functioning Lok Adalats
The Court will hear the matter on Thursday.
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The Court will hear the matter on Thursday.
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Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of non-functioning Lok Adalats
The Rajasthan High Court has initiated a suo motu case over non-functioning of at least 16 permanent Lok Adalats in the state. The Division Bench of Justice Shr
Muslim man cannot be punished for bigamy if marriages are under Mohammedan law: Allahabad High Court
Court observed that the Quran allows polygamy for a fair reason but it has been used by Muslim men for selfish reasons.
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Court observed that the Quran allows polygamy for a fair reason but it has been used by Muslim men for selfish reasons.
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Muslim man cannot be punished for bigamy if marriages are under Mohammedan law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that the offence of bigamy will not be attracted against a Muslim man for having more than one wife if the marriages were cond
Indian law firms react to amended BCI Rules allowing entry of foreign lawyers and firms
A press release issued by BCI states that the Rules have been amended with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of Indian advocates.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/indian-law-firms-react-to-amended-bci-rules-allowing-entry-of-foreign-lawyers-and-firms
A press release issued by BCI states that the Rules have been amended with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of Indian advocates.
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Indian law firms react to amended BCI Rules allowing entry of foreign lawyers and firms
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amended rules allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law in India on a reciprocity basis. The Ru
IREDA files insolvency plea against Gensol Engineering over ₹510 crore default
The filing follows an earlier communication dated April 25, 2025, wherein IREDA had indicated its intention to pursue action against the company.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/ireda-files-insolvency-plea-against-gensol-engineering-over-510-crore-default
The filing follows an earlier communication dated April 25, 2025, wherein IREDA had indicated its intention to pursue action against the company.
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IREDA files insolvency plea against Gensol Engineering over ₹510 crore default
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has filed an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, against publicl
President questions if Supreme Court can impose deadlines on President, Governor for bill assent
Article 143(1) of the Constitution allows the President to seek the Supreme Court’s opinion on matters of legal and public importance.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/president-droupadi-murmu-article-143-supreme-court-bill-assent-governors
Article 143(1) of the Constitution allows the President to seek the Supreme Court’s opinion on matters of legal and public importance.
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President questions if Supreme Court can impose deadlines on President, Governor for bill assent
In a rare move, the President of India Droupadi Murmu under Article 143 (1) of the Constitution of India has sent a reference to the Supreme Court following its
BJP leader Vijay Shah moves Supreme Court challenging FIR for jibe at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
Yesterday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had taken strong objection to Shah's comment and warned of strict action if an FIR is not registered against him.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/bjp-leader-vijay-shah-moves-supreme-court-challenging-fir-for-jibe-at-colonel-sofiya-qureshi
Yesterday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had taken strong objection to Shah's comment and warned of strict action if an FIR is not registered against him.
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BJP leader Vijay Shah moves Supreme Court challenging FIR for jibe at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has moved the Supreme Court challenging a strongly worded order passed yesterday by the Madhya Pradesh High Co
Entry of foreign law firms: SILF says BCI move is premature
SILF President Lalit Bhasin said that while he supports the move, the first course of action would have been to amend the Advocates Act.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/entry-of-foreign-law-firms-silf-says-bci-move-is-premature
SILF President Lalit Bhasin said that while he supports the move, the first course of action would have been to amend the Advocates Act.
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Entry of foreign law firms: SILF says BCI move is premature
Society of Indian Law Firms President Lalit Bhasin has said that the Bar Council of India (BCI) move to allow the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms into In
BJP minister's comment on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi: MP High Court to monitor probe, notes gaps in FIR
The Court said that the FIR against Kunwar Vijay Shah has been drafted in such a manner that it can be quashed.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/bjp-ministers-comment-on-colonel-sofiya-qureshi-mp-high-court-to-monitor-probe-notes-gaps-in-fir
The Court said that the FIR against Kunwar Vijay Shah has been drafted in such a manner that it can be quashed.
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BJP minister's comment on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi: MP High Court to monitor probe, notes gaps in FIR
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday pulled up the State for gaps in the First Information Report (FIR) filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister
Ministers should be responsible: Supreme Court on BJP leader Vijay Shah's comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
Yesterday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had taken strong objection to Shah's comment and warned of strict action if an FIR is not registered against him.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/supreme-court-bjp-minister-vijay-shah-colonel-sofiya-qureshi
Yesterday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had taken strong objection to Shah's comment and warned of strict action if an FIR is not registered against him.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/supreme-court-bjp-minister-vijay-shah-colonel-sofiya-qureshi
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Ministers should be responsible: Supreme Court on BJP leader Vijay Shah's comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its strong disapproval at the remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Q
Restore forest at Kancha Gachibowli or send officials to jail: Supreme Court warns Telangana
The Court was hearing a suo motu case initiated in the wake of large-scale felling of trees by the State in the forest area of Kancha Gachibowli.
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The Court was hearing a suo motu case initiated in the wake of large-scale felling of trees by the State in the forest area of Kancha Gachibowli.
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Restore forest at Kancha Gachibowli or send officials to jail: Supreme Court warns Telangana
The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Telangana government of stern action if they do not make amends for the large number of trees felled recently at Hydera
Supreme Court to hear interim relief pleas in Waqf Amendment Act challenge on May 20
The Court said that the Central government's assurance that it would not implement the provisions of the Act would continue.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/supreme-court-to-hear-interim-relief-pleas-in-waqf-amendment-act-challenge-on-may-20
The Court said that the Central government's assurance that it would not implement the provisions of the Act would continue.
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Supreme Court to hear interim relief pleas in Waqf Amendment Act challenge on May 20
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on May 20, for the limi