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Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai has been elected as the new president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, signifying a notable transition in legal leadership.
The IBBI has clarified that its CPIO is not required to create information or compile voluminous data for exploratory RTI queries. This ruling delineates the limits of RTI obligations for public authorities.
The Maharashtra Government has allocated 75 acres of land and approved 495 permanent staff positions for the Kolhapur circuit bench of the Bombay High Court. This development aims to enhance judicial capacity in the region.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a suit due to the gross suppression of material facts in earlier litigation, ruling that the claims were inconsistent and lacked credibility.
The Government of India sets the redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds, Series VI, at ₹5,377 per gram for premature redemption due on August 12, 2026.
The Allahabad High Court has mandated the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to issue permanent enrolment numbers to advocates who pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) within four weeks of result admission. The court also directed police verification for these law graduates to expedite their enrolment.
The CBDT has exempted the District Legal Services Authority from income tax for FY 2026-27 on several income sources, promoting non-commercial legal services. This exemption is conditional on compliance with applicable regulations.
As India revisits its library and archival exceptions, Maneesha Gupta discusses the urgent need for updates to facilitate digital preservation. The examination highlights both challenges and opportunities for researchers.
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Court has ruled that advocates should only be summoned in rare and exceptional circumstances after a writ petition was withdrawn.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 Delhi High Court reaffirmed that advocates should only be summoned in exceptional circumstances, highlighting the importance of respecting legal practitioners' time and professional space.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that requiring Income Tax Returns as income proof is not applicable for salaried government employees, directing Oriental Insurance to comply.
The Advocates' Association Bengaluru has protested against the administrative collapse within the courts, expressing frustration at the Chief Justice's perceived indifference to long-standing issues.
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.