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The Kerala High Court ruled that a university's Syndicate cannot challenge its Chancellor's disciplinary decisions, establishing a clear understanding of the governance structure outlined in the Calicut University Act.
The Supreme Court mandated that lawyers must cite judgments that support both sides of their case, warning against inconsistent judicial opinions. This directive aims to enhance legal clarity and ensure fair representation.
CJI Surya Kant emphasized the need for the judiciary to function continuously to promptly address citizens' demands. He called for enhanced technological integration in judicial infrastructure to facilitate immediate and accessible justice.
Justice Vikram Nath stated that oral remarks made by judges in court are rapidly shared on social media, often before they leave the court premises.
The government has introduced a bill extending legal protection to the national song 'Vande Mataram' under the 1971 Act, retaining existing penalties for violations.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that advocates should only be summoned in rare and exceptional circumstances after a writ petition was withdrawn. This ruling sets a significant precedent regarding the summons of legal representatives in judicial proceedings.
The NHRC has initiated suo motu cognizance regarding allegations of excessive force used by Delhi Police against student protesters. This follows a protest in Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026.
The Karnataka High Court directed the CISF to provide complete CCTV footage from an airport to the petitioner, emphasizing transparency and the right to access information.
Two judges of the Delhi High Court disclosed their personal tax filing statuses ahead of a significant plea regarding the taxation of judges' allowances, indicating the potential personal implications of the case.
CJI Surya Kant expressed the court's readiness to intervene if the Supreme Court metro station does not reopen by afternoon, addressing the disruptions faced by legal professionals due to ongoing student protests.
DMK leader KR Periakaruppan has withdrawn his petition in the Madras High Court regarding his one-vote defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, leading to the formal closure of the case. The High Court previously permitted this withdrawal, allowing the electoral outcome to stand.
The Calcutta High Court has issued an interim order to stop the demolition of a property housing TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's MP office.
Prof Jyoti Mozika has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of National Law University Meghalaya, succeeding the founding Vice-Chancellor. With over 27 years of experience, Mozika is set to bring leadership to the institution.