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Republic Of Sliding Doors

Republic Of Sliding Doors

On human agency & historical determinism: Small accidents that built Indian constitutional law, and what almost happened insteadIn 1952, Ray Bradbury published a short story about a man who travels back sixty-five million years to shoot a dinosaur and is warned by his guide to stay on a hovering...

Important MCQs Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

Important MCQs Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer of Two Orissa High Court Judges

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer of Two Orissa High Court Judges

LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C

LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C

Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains

Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices In Four High Courts

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices In Four High Courts

Supreme Court

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LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C
LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C

Section 2(1)(k) - InquirySection 2(1)(k) and Section 531(2)(a) — Definition of "Inquiry" — Saving of pending proceedings — Purely ministerial or...

Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains
Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains

The Supreme Court has clarified that committal orders do not determine whether a trial would be conducted jointly or separately, holding that the...

S.101(2) JJ Act | Not Mandatory For Court Hearing Appeal Against JJB Order To Take Child Psychologist Assistance : Supreme Court
S.101(2) JJ Act | Not Mandatory For Court Hearing Appeal Against JJB Order To Take Child Psychologist Assistance : Supreme Court
LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: July 16 - 23, 2026
LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: July 16 - 23, 2026
Courts Should Adopt Liberal Approach In Condoning Delay In Appeals Filed By Convicts: Supreme Court
Courts Should Adopt Liberal Approach In Condoning Delay In Appeals Filed By Convicts: Supreme Court
Know The Law | Doctrine Of Ratification : Supreme Court Explains Principles
Know The Law | Doctrine Of Ratification : Supreme Court Explains Principles
Lawyers Must Act Decently Not Only With Own Clients But Also With Opposite Parties : Supreme Court
Lawyers Must Act Decently Not Only With Own Clients But Also With Opposite Parties : Supreme Court
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 7, 2026
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 7, 2026

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LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: August 3 - August 9, 2026
LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: August 3 - August 9, 2026
LiveLaw Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026
LiveLaw Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026
Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹2.5 Lakh Costs On Builder For Harassing Homebuyer For 13 Yrs Through Frivolous Litigation
Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹2.5 Lakh Costs On Builder For Harassing Homebuyer For 13 Yrs Through Frivolous Litigation
Fill Vacant Posts In Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Or DoP Principal Secretary Must Appear: Rajasthan High Court
Fill Vacant Posts In Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Or DoP Principal Secretary Must Appear: Rajasthan High Court
Acid Attack Victims Must Be Compensated Irrespective Of Fine Imposed On Offender: Kerala High Court
Acid Attack Victims Must Be Compensated Irrespective Of Fine Imposed On Offender: Kerala High Court
Mere Non-Payment Of Electricity Dues Not Electricity Theft Without Proof Of Meter Tampering: Patna High Court
Mere Non-Payment Of Electricity Dues Not 'Electricity Theft' Without Proof Of Meter Tampering: Patna High Court
RTI Applicant Not Conversant With Language Of Info Cant Be Accompanied By Third Party To Inspect Records: Gujarat High Court
RTI Applicant Not Conversant With Language Of Info Can't Be Accompanied By 'Third Party' To Inspect Records: Gujarat High Court
Telephone Interception Cannot Be Retrospectively Validated By MHA Confirmation Order: Chhattisgarh High Court
Telephone Interception Cannot Be Retrospectively Validated By MHA Confirmation Order: Chhattisgarh High Court
Chotanagpur Tenancy Act | Restoration Proceedings Must Be Initiated Within Reasonable Time; Final Orders Cannot Be Reopened: Jharkhand High Court
Chotanagpur Tenancy Act | Restoration Proceedings Must Be Initiated Within Reasonable Time; Final Orders Cannot Be Reopened: Jharkhand High Court
Gauhati High Court Stays Recruitment To Assam State Consumer Commission, Says Process Prima Facie Contrary To SC Directions
'Restore Heritage Of Pink City': Rajasthan High Court Orders Crackdown On Illegal Constructions In Jaipur
'Wholly Unwarranted': Kerala High Court Criticizes Trial Court's Adverse Observations About Lawyer's Drafting Skills
Work Order Can't Be Cancelled Without Hearing Successful Bidder After Contract Is Awarded: Patna High Court
'A True Hero': Kerala High Court Pays Tribute To Volunteer R. Rajesh Who Lost His Life During Flood Rescue Operations In Kannur
LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citations 341 - 504]
Once Court-Annexed Mediation Ends In Signed Settlement, Party Cannot Withdraw Consent On Mere Change Of Mind: Jharkhand High Court
Excess Salary Paid Due To Wrong Pay Fixation Can't Be Recovered From Class-III & IV Employees Despite Undertaking: Chhattisgarh High Court
Right Of Consideration For Regularization Doesn't Perish With Employee's Death, Survives Through Legal Heirs: Allahabad High Court
Police Stations/ Prisons Can't Be Used For Press Briefings By Any Political Party Or NGO: Meghalaya High Court
Calcutta High Court Dismisses TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's Plea Seeking Directions On WB Assembly Speaker To Allow Him To Participate In Debates
LiveLaw Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citations 598 - 713]

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Adv Md Izhar Alam To Contest SCBA President Election

Adv Md Izhar Alam To Contest SCBA President Election

Adv Md Izhar Alam has filed nomination to contest the election for the post of Supreme Court Bar Association President.

Senior Advocate Dr KS Chauhan To Contest SCBA President Election

Senior Advocate Dr KS Chauhan To Contest SCBA President Election

Senior Advocate Sukumar Pattjoshi Files Nomination To Contest For Supreme Court Bar Association President Election

Senior Advocate Sukumar Pattjoshi Files Nomination To Contest For Supreme Court Bar Association President Election

LiveLaw Editorial Guidelines For Article Submissions

LiveLaw Editorial Guidelines For Article Submissions

Mumbai Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Two TISS Students For Raising Slogans To Release Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

Mumbai Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Two TISS Students For Raising Slogans To Release Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

Failure To Provide Public Prosecutor Will Invite Contempt Proceedings: Jammu NDPS Court Warns Authorities

Failure To Provide Public Prosecutor Will Invite Contempt Proceedings: Jammu NDPS Court Warns Authorities

Durg District Court Holds Workshop On Mediation 3.0, Nyaya Shruti & ICJS To Advance Digital Justice Delivery

Durg District Court Holds Workshop On Mediation 3.0, Nyaya Shruti & ICJS To Advance Digital Justice Delivery

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijays Wife Withdraws Divorce Petition

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's Wife Withdraws Divorce Petition

Chennai Court Recalls Non-Bailable Warrant Against Former Minister Ponmudi After He Voluntarily Surrenders

Chennai Court Recalls Non-Bailable Warrant Against Former Minister Ponmudi After He Voluntarily Surrenders

Constitutional Law

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Permanent Debarment Of Auditor From Future Empanelment Not Permissible Under Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Act: High Court
Permanent Debarment Of Auditor From Future Empanelment Not Permissible Under Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Act: High Court
Unexplained Delay In Deciding Detenus Plea For Release Renders Continued Detention Illegal: AP High Court
Unexplained Delay In Deciding Detenu's Plea For Release Renders Continued Detention Illegal: AP High Court
Keeping Person In Police Custody Under Guise Of Voluntary Cooperation Violates Article 22: Chhattisgarh High Court
Keeping Person In Police Custody Under Guise Of 'Voluntary Cooperation' Violates Article 22: Chhattisgarh High Court
Police Constable Cant Be Dismissed Solely On Conviction, Disciplinary Authority Must Consider Conduct Which Led To It: Allahabad High Court
Police Constable Can't Be Dismissed Solely On Conviction, Disciplinary Authority Must Consider Conduct Which Led To It: Allahabad High Court
Unexplained Delay By Public Authority In Deciding Citizens Application Attracts Doctrine Of Malice In Law: Allahabad High Court
Unexplained Delay By Public Authority In Deciding Citizen's Application Attracts 'Doctrine Of Malice In Law': Allahabad High Court
Contractor Cannot Indirectly Challenge Govt Action Against Another Entity Through Writ Petition: Allahabad High Court
Contractor Cannot Indirectly Challenge Govt Action Against Another Entity Through Writ Petition: Allahabad High Court
Writ Petition Not Maintainable Against CMD Of Government Company As It Is Not A Public Office: Bombay High Court
Writ Petition Not Maintainable Against CMD Of Government Company As It Is Not A 'Public Office': Bombay High Court
Judgments Are Retrospective Unless Expressly Made Prospective : Supreme Court
Judgments Are Retrospective Unless Expressly Made Prospective : Supreme Court
ED Search, Freezing Action Not Purely Civil, Can Be Challenged Under Article 226 Read With S.482 CrPC: Karnataka High Court In Gameskrafts Case
ED Search, Freezing Action Not Purely Civil, Can Be Challenged Under Article 226 Read With S.482 CrPC: Karnataka High Court In Gameskraft's Case

Criminal Law

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Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains
Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains
S.101(2) JJ Act | Not Mandatory For Court Hearing Appeal Against JJB Order To Take Child Psychologist Assistance : Supreme Court
S.101(2) JJ Act | Not Mandatory For Court Hearing Appeal Against JJB Order To Take Child Psychologist Assistance : Supreme Court
Acid Attack Victims Must Be Compensated Irrespective Of Fine Imposed On Offender: Kerala High Court
Acid Attack Victims Must Be Compensated Irrespective Of Fine Imposed On Offender: Kerala High Court
Telephone Interception Cannot Be Retrospectively Validated By MHA Confirmation Order: Chhattisgarh High Court
Telephone Interception Cannot Be Retrospectively Validated By MHA Confirmation Order: Chhattisgarh High Court
Preventive Detention | Failure To Inform Right To Represent Fatal; Its Not Cured Even If Detenu Sends Representation: Supreme Court
Preventive Detention | Failure To Inform Right To Represent Fatal; It's Not Cured Even If Detenu Sends Representation: Supreme Court
AP High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Despite Invalidity Of One Ground, Cites Severability Clause U/S 6 PIT-NDPS Act
AP High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Despite Invalidity Of One Ground, Cites Severability Clause U/S 6 PIT-NDPS Act
No Contact With Wife For Over 5 Months Before Suicide: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband; Says Giving Dowry Is Also An Offence
No Contact With Wife For Over 5 Months Before Suicide: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband; Says Giving Dowry Is Also An Offence
Gujarat High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Female Health Worker Accused Of Forcing ASHA Workers To Convert To Christianity
Gujarat High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Female Health Worker Accused Of Forcing ASHA Workers To Convert To Christianity
Elected Representatives Assaulting Voters Dents Democracy: Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Shiv Sena Corporator In Doctors Assault Case
"Elected Representatives Assaulting Voters Dents Democracy": Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Shiv Sena Corporator In Doctors Assault Case

Civil Law

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Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹2.5 Lakh Costs On Builder For Harassing Homebuyer For 13 Yrs Through Frivolous Litigation
Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹2.5 Lakh Costs On Builder For Harassing Homebuyer For 13 Yrs Through Frivolous Litigation
Fill Vacant Posts In Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Or DoP Principal Secretary Must Appear: Rajasthan High Court
Fill Vacant Posts In Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Or DoP Principal Secretary Must Appear: Rajasthan High Court
Mere Non-Payment Of Electricity Dues Not Electricity Theft Without Proof Of Meter Tampering: Patna High Court
Mere Non-Payment Of Electricity Dues Not 'Electricity Theft' Without Proof Of Meter Tampering: Patna High Court
RTI Applicant Not Conversant With Language Of Info Cant Be Accompanied By Third Party To Inspect Records: Gujarat High Court
RTI Applicant Not Conversant With Language Of Info Can't Be Accompanied By 'Third Party' To Inspect Records: Gujarat High Court
Chotanagpur Tenancy Act | Restoration Proceedings Must Be Initiated Within Reasonable Time; Final Orders Cannot Be Reopened: Jharkhand High Court
Chotanagpur Tenancy Act | Restoration Proceedings Must Be Initiated Within Reasonable Time; Final Orders Cannot Be Reopened: Jharkhand High Court
Restore Heritage Of Pink City: Rajasthan High Court Orders Crackdown On Illegal Constructions In Jaipur
'Restore Heritage Of Pink City': Rajasthan High Court Orders Crackdown On Illegal Constructions In Jaipur
Wholly Unwarranted: Kerala High Court Criticizes Trial Courts Adverse Observations About Lawyers Drafting Skills
'Wholly Unwarranted': Kerala High Court Criticizes Trial Court's Adverse Observations About Lawyer's Drafting Skills
Work Order Cant Be Cancelled Without Hearing Successful Bidder After Contract Is Awarded: Patna High Court
Work Order Can't Be Cancelled Without Hearing Successful Bidder After Contract Is Awarded: Patna High Court
Mere Marking Of Document As Exhibit Is Not Proof Of Contents : Supreme Court
Mere Marking Of Document As Exhibit Is Not Proof Of Contents : Supreme Court

Family Law/Matrimonial Cases

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Once Court-Annexed Mediation Ends In Signed Settlement, Party Cannot Withdraw Consent On Mere Change Of Mind: Jharkhand High Court

8 Aug 2026 11:20 AM IST

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK  

Once Court-Annexed Mediation Ends In Signed Settlement, Party Cannot Withdraw Consent On Mere Change Of Mind: Jharkhand High Court
Muslim Husband Cant Seek Declaration Of Divorce Solely On Basis Of Fatwa: MP High Court

6 Aug 2026 12:21 PM IST

Jayanti Pahwa  

Muslim Husband Can't Seek Declaration Of Divorce Solely On Basis Of 'Fatwa': MP High Court
Does Wife Asking For Separate Residence From Husbands Family Amount To Cruelty? Kerala High Court Answers

6 Aug 2026 11:16 AM IST

K. Salma Jennath  

Does Wife Asking For Separate Residence From Husband's Family Amount To Cruelty? Kerala High Court Answers
Wifes Convenience, Childs Welfare Relevant But Cant Automatically Justify Transfer Of Matrimonial Case: Allahabad High Court

4 Aug 2026 2:00 PM IST

Upasna Agrawal  

Wife's Convenience, Child's Welfare Relevant But Can't Automatically Justify Transfer Of Matrimonial Case: Allahabad High Court
Family Court Cannot Skip Mothers Main Plea For Interim Custody & Only Grant Restrictive Visitation Rights: Jharkhand High Court

4 Aug 2026 12:00 PM IST

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK  

Family Court Cannot Skip Mother's Main Plea For Interim Custody & Only Grant Restrictive Visitation Rights: Jharkhand High Court
Supreme Court Extends S.498A IPC To Live-In Relationships Which Are Relationships In The Nature Of Marriage

3 Aug 2026 2:43 PM IST

Yash Mittal  

Supreme Court Extends S.498A IPC To Live-In Relationships Which Are 'Relationships In The Nature Of Marriage'
CARA To Issue NOC For Child Adopted Under HAMA; Hague Convention Not Attracted In Expatriate Adoption: Bombay High Court

1 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST

Saksham Vaishya  

CARA To Issue NOC For Child Adopted Under HAMA; Hague Convention Not Attracted In Expatriate Adoption: Bombay High Court
S. 125 CrPC | Wife Can Be Denied Interim Maintenance If Husband Ex Facie Shows Her Adulterous Relationship : Supreme Court

31 July 2026 6:12 PM IST

Yash Mittal  

S. 125 CrPC | Wife Can Be Denied Interim Maintenance If Husband Ex Facie Shows Her Adulterous Relationship : Supreme Court
Indian Succession Act | How Does Wifes Property Devolve After Death? Supreme Court Explains Christian Inheritance

30 July 2026 7:19 PM IST

Yash Mittal  

Indian Succession Act | How Does Wife's Property Devolve After Death? Supreme Court Explains Christian Inheritance
Husband Seeking Divorce Over Wifes Accidental Hip Injury Inhumane, Against Constitutional Values: Madras High Court

30 July 2026 10:29 AM IST

Upasana Sajeev  

Husband Seeking Divorce Over Wife's Accidental Hip Injury 'Inhumane', Against Constitutional Values: Madras High Court

Labour & Service

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Excess Salary Paid Due To Wrong Pay Fixation Cant Be Recovered From Class-III & IV Employees Despite Undertaking: Chhattisgarh High Court

8 Aug 2026 10:20 AM IST

Saksham Vaishya  

Excess Salary Paid Due To Wrong Pay Fixation Can't Be Recovered From Class-III & IV Employees Despite Undertaking: Chhattisgarh High Court
Right Of Consideration For Regularization Doesnt Perish With Employees Death, Survives Through Legal Heirs: Allahabad High Court

8 Aug 2026 10:00 AM IST

Upasna Agrawal  

Right Of Consideration For Regularization Doesn't Perish With Employee's Death, Survives Through Legal Heirs: Allahabad High Court
Grant Reservation To Military Cadets Disabled 40% Or More During Training Under Ex-Military Personnel Quota : Supreme Court To States/UTs

7 Aug 2026 10:38 AM IST

Yash Mittal  

Grant Reservation To Military Cadets Disabled 40% Or More During Training Under Ex-Military Personnel Quota : Supreme Court To States/UTs
Employees Cant Suffer For Employers Record-Keeping Lapses: AP High Court Directs EPFO To Reconsider Retirees Plea For Higher Pension

7 Aug 2026 10:15 AM IST

Ritika Verma  

Employees Can't Suffer For Employer's Record-Keeping Lapses: AP High Court Directs EPFO To Reconsider Retirees' Plea For Higher Pension
Using Teachers for Years Without Fair Pay Amounts to Begaar: Himachal Pradesh High Court

7 Aug 2026 9:45 AM IST

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK  

Using Teachers for Years Without Fair Pay Amounts to 'Begaar': Himachal Pradesh High Court
Regularisation Of Compassionate Appointee Must Be From Date Of Acquiring Qualification, Not Initial Appointment: AP High Court

7 Aug 2026 9:30 AM IST

Ritika Verma  

Regularisation Of Compassionate Appointee Must Be From Date Of Acquiring Qualification, Not Initial Appointment: AP High Court
Washed-Off Theory Doesnt Apply While Deciding If Employee Is Fit To Be Retained : Supreme Court

6 Aug 2026 5:46 PM IST

Yash Mittal  

'Washed-Off Theory' Doesn't Apply While Deciding If Employee Is Fit To Be Retained : Supreme Court
Teacher Posted On Research Duty Not Entitled To Continue Service Till End Of Academic Session After Retirement: Allahabad High Court

6 Aug 2026 2:30 PM IST

Upasna Agrawal  

Teacher Posted On Research Duty Not Entitled To Continue Service Till End Of Academic Session After Retirement: Allahabad High Court
States Affidavit Misleading: Rajasthan High Court Gives Govt 7 Days To Explain JVVNL Employees Absorption Into Govt Service

6 Aug 2026 9:45 AM IST

Nupur Agrawal  

State's Affidavit 'Misleading': Rajasthan High Court Gives Govt 7 Days To Explain JVVNL Employees' Absorption Into Govt Service
State-Owned Corporations Cant Cite Financial Constraints To Deny Pensionary Benefits: Himachal Pradesh High Court

5 Aug 2026 8:35 PM IST

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK  

State-Owned Corporations Can't Cite Financial Constraints To Deny Pensionary Benefits: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Articles

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Footpaths, Freedom And Livelihood: Reconciling Right To Walk With Right To Vending

9 Aug 2026 3:00 PM IST

Srajit Gaur  

Footpaths, Freedom And Livelihood: Reconciling Right To Walk With Right To Vending
Flat Fine Fallacy: How Jan Vishwas Betrays Equality It Promised

9 Aug 2026 10:00 AM IST

Mohammad Anas Khan  

Flat Fine Fallacy: How Jan Vishwas Betrays Equality It Promised
Can India Force WhatsApp To Break End-To- End Encryption? Answer from Podchasov v. Russia

8 Aug 2026 8:00 PM IST

Shreyas S Naregal  

Can India Force WhatsApp To Break End-To- End Encryption? Answer from Podchasov v. Russia
Unions Court In Renamed States: Why High Court Of Kerala May Outlast States Name

8 Aug 2026 6:41 PM IST

Abhijeet Pratap Shahi  

Union's Court In Renamed States: Why High Court Of Kerala May Outlast State's Name
LiveLaw Editorial Guidelines For Article Submissions

8 Aug 2026 6:04 PM IST

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK  

LiveLaw Editorial Guidelines For Article Submissions
Passport That Proves Nothing? MEAs Position And What It Costs Constitution

8 Aug 2026 3:00 PM IST

Mohammad Anas Khan  

Passport That Proves Nothing? MEA's Position And What It Costs Constitution
Not Memory, Just Retrieval: Narrow Escape For OpenAI

8 Aug 2026 8:00 AM IST

Krishna Ravi Srinivas & Feba Sara Vinu  

Not Memory, Just Retrieval: Narrow Escape For OpenAI
Courts Should Allow Parties To Let In Oral And Documentary Evidence In Matters Relating To Guardianship: Madras High Court

7 Aug 2026 8:00 PM IST

Parth R. Hegde  

Habeas Corpus Is Not A Shortcut To Family Court
Rethinking Section 11 Of SARFAESI Act: Is Statutory Arbitration Limited To Secured Creditors?

7 Aug 2026 3:00 PM IST

Chetna Alagh  

Rethinking Section 11 Of SARFAESI Act: Is Statutory Arbitration Limited To Secured Creditors?
Bezboruah And Limits Of Article 227

7 Aug 2026 11:00 AM IST

Paras Sharma  

Bezboruah And Limits Of Article 227

Know the Law

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Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains

9 Aug 2026 2:35 PM IST

Yash Mittal  

Can A Sessions Court Hold A Joint Trial Despite Separate Committal Orders? Supreme Court Explains
Know The Law | Doctrine Of Ratification : Supreme Court Explains Principles

8 Aug 2026 11:20 AM IST

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK  

Know The Law | Doctrine Of Ratification : Supreme Court Explains Principles
Order 18 Rule 17 CPC | Parameters On Recall Of Witness : Supreme Court Explains

5 Aug 2026 3:17 PM IST

Yash Mittal  

Order 18 Rule 17 CPC | Parameters On Recall Of Witness : Supreme Court Explains
How Should A Test Identification Parade (TIP) Be Conducted? Allahabad High Court Explains Step-By-Step Procedure

3 Aug 2026 4:17 PM IST

Sparsh Upadhyay  

How Should A Test Identification Parade (TIP) Be Conducted? Allahabad High Court Explains Step-By-Step Procedure
Is Subsequent Impleadment Application Barred By Res Judicata If Earlier Plea Was Rejected Wrongly? Supreme Court Answers

2 Aug 2026 10:47 AM IST

Yash Mittal  

Is Subsequent Impleadment Application Barred By Res Judicata If Earlier Plea Was Rejected Wrongly? Supreme Court Answers
S. 451/457 CrPC | Decision On Interim Release Not Based On Title, Court Only Sees Who Entitled To Possession : Supreme Court

1 Aug 2026 11:48 AM IST

Yash Mittal  

S. 451/457 CrPC | Decision On Interim Release Not Based On Title, Court Only Sees Who Entitled To Possession : Supreme Court
Externment Of Gang Member Under Police Act Requires Satisfaction About Gangs Activities, Not Individual Alone: Bombay High Court

31 July 2026 10:50 AM IST

Saksham Vaishya  

Externment Of Gang Member Under Police Act Requires Satisfaction About Gang's Activities, Not Individual Alone: Bombay High Court
Reservation Of Sarpanch Post Must Follow Statutory Rotation; Consecutive Reservation For Women Impermissible: Bombay High Court

30 July 2026 12:10 PM IST

Saksham Vaishya  

Reservation Of Sarpanch Post Must Follow Statutory Rotation; Consecutive Reservation For Women Impermissible: Bombay High Court
BCI Rules Do Not Bar Advocate From Representing Family Members; Prohibition Applies To Appearing Before Relative Judges: Bombay High Court

29 July 2026 11:30 AM IST

Saksham Vaishya  

BCI Rules Do Not Bar Advocate From Representing Family Members; Prohibition Applies To Appearing Before Relative Judges: Bombay High Court
Revenue Court Cannot Declare Registered Sale Deed Void Even If Executed In Violation Of Statutory Provisions: Chhattisgarh High Court

29 July 2026 10:20 AM IST

Saksham Vaishya  

Revenue Court Cannot Declare Registered Sale Deed Void Even If Executed In Violation Of Statutory Provisions: Chhattisgarh High Court

Law Firms

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LiveLaw Editorial Guidelines For Article Submissions

LiveLaw Editorial Guidelines For Article Submissions

LiveLaw publishes original, timely legal article that offers clear value to practitioners, academics, students and litigants. Owing to the volume of submissions, articles are assessed against the following editorial standards.I. Submission Categoriesa) General ArticlesLegal developments, legislation, policy and other areas of law.b) Law Firm...

Madras High Court Issues Guidelines On Video Conferencing In Criminal Trials; Permits Accused Residing Outside State/Country To Appear Remotely In Appropriate Cases

Madras High Court Issues Guidelines On Video Conferencing In Criminal Trials; Permits Accused Residing Outside State/Country To Appear Remotely In Appropriate Cases

Kochhar & Co. Advises NOVARGI Group On Joint Venture With CEREC Metalform In India

Kochhar & Co. Advises NOVARGI Group On Joint Venture With CEREC Metalform In India

Arbitral Tribunal Terminates Proceedings After Holding Continuation Unnecessary And Impossible Under Section 32(2)(c)

Arbitral Tribunal Terminates Proceedings After Holding Continuation 'Unnecessary And Impossible' Under Section 32(2)(c)

Maneck N. Mulla, Ameet B. Naik And Neil Mandevia Launch MNM Partners

Maneck N. Mulla, Ameet B. Naik And Neil Mandevia Launch MNM Partners

“Compensation Or Punishment? When Bad Faith Becomes A Multiplier”

“Compensation Or Punishment? When Bad Faith Becomes A Multiplier”

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LiveLaw Daily| Ram Mandir Donation Row| Cow Slaughter Ban | Ambani Group Loan Fraud Case & More

13 July 2026 7:09 PM IST

LiveLaw Daily| Ram Mandir Donation Row| Cow Slaughter Ban | Ambani Group Loan Fraud Case & More

On citizenship, the Indian passport, and the relationship between them | Dil Se with Kapil Sibal

13 July 2026 8:45 AM IST

On citizenship, the Indian passport, and the relationship between them | Dil Se with Kapil Sibal

Dushyant Dave on Indias Judiciary, Democracy & the Constitution | Dil Se with Kapil Sibal

8 July 2026 9:06 AM IST

Dushyant Dave on India's Judiciary, Democracy & the Constitution | Dil Se with Kapil Sibal

From Farmer to Journalist to Sr. Advocate | Chander Uday Singh on Media, Bail & the Legal Profession

8 July 2026 9:02 AM IST

From Farmer to Journalist to Sr. Advocate | Chander Uday Singh on Media, Bail & the Legal Profession

Prashant Bhushan on AI Judges, Future of Judiciary, Godi Media & “Cockroach Janta Party” | LiveLaw

30 May 2026 7:15 PM IST

Prashant Bhushan on AI Judges, Future of Judiciary, Godi Media & “Cockroach Janta Party” | LiveLaw

Courts This Week| Sabarimala| Russia-Ukraine War| WB SIR| Arvind Kejriwal| Trans rights

20 April 2026 5:38 PM IST

Courts This Week| Sabarimala| Russia-Ukraine War| WB SIR| Arvind Kejriwal| Trans rights

Courts This Week| Judges Gheraoed| Byjus Insolvency| Trans Rights| Pookie Baba| Delhi Riots

20 April 2026 5:35 PM IST

Courts This Week| Judges Gheraoed| Byju's Insolvency| Trans Rights| Pookie Baba| Delhi Riots

Courts This Week| Scheduled Caste status & conversion| AI cases| Ranveer Singh| Ganga-Iftar row

20 April 2026 5:32 PM IST

Courts This Week| Scheduled Caste status & conversion| AI cases| Ranveer Singh| Ganga-Iftar row

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LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: August 3 - August 9, 2026
LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: August 3 - August 9, 2026
LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C
LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C
LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: July 16 - 23, 2026
LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: July 16 - 23, 2026
LiveLaw Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026
LiveLaw Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026
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LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citations 341 - 504]
LiveLaw Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citations 598 - 713]
LiveLaw Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citations 598 - 713]

Consumer Cases

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Bajaj Allianz Cant Reject House Collapse Claim Once Insured Establishes Subsidence As Covered Peril: J&K Consumer Commission

Bajaj Allianz Can't Reject House Collapse Claim Once Insured Establishes Subsidence As Covered Peril: J&K Consumer Commission

The J&K State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Srinagar, comprising President Smt. Nighat Sultana and Member Sh. Maheep Gupta, has dismissed an appeal filed by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd., holding that once an insured establishes that the loss was caused by the covered peril of land subsidence, the burden shifts to...

Kapoor Jewellers Liable To Return Customers 32 Grams Of Gold; Legal Heirs Cant Escape Liability: Kangra Consumer Commission

Kapoor Jewellers Liable To Return Customer's 32 Grams Of Gold; Legal Heirs Can't Escape Liability: Kangra Consumer Commission

Tata AIG Cant Repudiate Fire Insurance Claims By Treating Standard Kashmiri Buildings As Kutcha Constructions: J&K Consumer Commission

Tata AIG Can't Repudiate Fire Insurance Claims By Treating Standard Kashmiri Buildings As 'Kutcha Constructions': J&K Consumer Commission

Ownership Transfer Between Insured Siblings No Ground To Deny Full Insurance Claim: J&K Consumer Commission

Ownership Transfer Between Insured Siblings No Ground To Deny Full Insurance Claim: J&K Consumer Commission

Vivo Liable For Deficiency In Service; Aligarh Consumer Court Orders Refund Of Defective Smartphone

Vivo Liable For Deficiency In Service; Aligarh Consumer Court Orders Refund Of Defective Smartphone

Identical Packaging, Different Charges: Chandigarh Consumer Commission Holds Dominos Liable

Identical Packaging, Different Charges: Chandigarh Consumer Commission Holds Domino's Liable

Book Review

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Third-Party Funding In Dispute Resolution In India: Pros And Cons

Third-Party Funding In Dispute Resolution In India: Pros And Cons

Third-party funding (TPF) occupies a unique and somewhat paradoxical position within the Indian legal landscape. Being neither expressly prohibited nor comprehensively regulated, it has gradually found judicial acceptance, creating a legal space marked by uncertainty rather than clarity. For litigants, arbitrators, lawyers, and policymakers...

14 Lawyers – Portraits From Bar By Raju Ramachandran: A Book Review

14 Lawyers – Portraits From Bar By Raju Ramachandran: A Book Review

I first learnt of Senior Counsel and former ASG Raju Ramachandran's intent to write pen-portraits of lawyers he admired on the hot summer morning on which the annual SCBA Elections were held in May 2025. Both he and I - early voters were waiting in line for the process to begin and were chatting. And ever since, I have been eagerly waiting to read...

Memoir Of Constitutional Lawyering & Feminist Resistance : On Indira Jaisings Constitution Is My Home

Memoir Of Constitutional Lawyering & Feminist Resistance : On Indira Jaising's 'Constitution Is My Home'

Freedom On Trial Book Review - Gripping Account Of Freedom Fighters Encounters With Colonial Courts

'Freedom On Trial' Book Review - Gripping Account Of Freedom Fighters' Encounters With Colonial Courts

Account Of Life Lived To Fullest : KK Venugopals “An Accidental Lawyer”

'Account Of Life Lived To Fullest' : KK Venugopal's “An Accidental Lawyer”

FUN -IN- LAW By Raju Moray

FUN -IN- LAW By Raju Moray

Dalits And The Indian Constitution

Dalits And The Indian Constitution

Events

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“This Century Will Define Indias Ascent As A Global Arbitration Leader” Justice Hima Kohli At The India-MENA Arbitration Summit
“This Century Will Define India's Ascent As A Global Arbitration Leader” Justice Hima Kohli At The India-MENA Arbitration Summit

21 Feb 2024 1:24 PM IST

Sama Presents 7th Indian Mediation Week: Resolutionary Of The Year
Sama Presents 7th Indian Mediation Week: "Resolutionary Of The Year"

15 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Justice Amanullah Emphasizes The Significance Of Ethics In Legal Practice At The Workshop For Young Advocates: Shaping Futuristic India
Justice Amanullah Emphasizes The Significance Of Ethics In Legal Practice At The 'Workshop For Young Advocates: Shaping Futuristic India'

13 Feb 2024 2:59 PM IST

Former SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul Advocates For Mediation Over Traditional Legal Process, Recommends Mediation Training for Judges
Former SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul Advocates For Mediation Over Traditional Legal Process, Recommends Mediation Training for Judges

13 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Access To Justice: Insights From Winter Internship 2023-24 Of Delhi State Legal Services Authority
Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Access To Justice: Insights From Winter Internship 2023-24 Of Delhi State Legal Services Authority

30 Jan 2024 11:21 AM IST

Justice D B Chakarvarty Launches Curated Successful Mediation Stories In E-Mediation Writings January Edition - Volume 19
Justice D B Chakarvarty Launches 'Curated Successful Mediation Stories' In E-Mediation Writings' January Edition - Volume 19

27 Jan 2024 1:18 PM IST

लाइव लॉ हिंदी

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क्या अलग-अलग कमिटल ऑर्डर होने के बावजूद सेशंस कोर्ट जॉइंट ट्रायल कर सकता है? सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने समझाया

क्या अलग-अलग कमिटल ऑर्डर होने के बावजूद सेशंस कोर्ट जॉइंट ट्रायल कर सकता है? सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने समझाया

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने साफ़ किया कि कमिटल ऑर्डर यह तय नहीं करते कि ट्रायल जॉइंट होगा या अलग-अलग; यह फ़ैसला पूरी तरह से ट्रायल कोर्ट का होता है।जस्टिस संजय कुमार और जस्टिस के. विनोद चंद्रन की बेंच ने कहा,"...कमिटल ऑर्डर यह तय नहीं करते कि ट्रायल सिंगल, अलग-अलग या जॉइंट होगा; यह पूरी तरह से कोर्ट के अधिकार...

पिछली तारीख से टैक्स की देनदारी सही, लेकिन जुर्माना नहीं : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

पिछली तारीख से टैक्स की देनदारी सही, लेकिन जुर्माना नहीं : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

यौन अपराधों में जेंडर से जुड़ी रूढ़िवादी सोच से निपटना: सुप्रीम कोर्ट की 2026 की गाइडलाइंस 2023 की हैंडबुक से कैसे अलग

यौन अपराधों में जेंडर से जुड़ी रूढ़िवादी सोच से निपटना: सुप्रीम कोर्ट की 2026 की गाइडलाइंस 2023 की हैंडबुक से कैसे अलग

S.101(2) JJ Act | JJB के आदेश के खिलाफ अपील की सुनवाई में चाइल्ड साइकोलॉजिस्ट की मदद लेना ज़रूरी नहीं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

S.101(2) JJ Act | JJB के आदेश के खिलाफ अपील की सुनवाई में चाइल्ड साइकोलॉजिस्ट की मदद लेना ज़रूरी नहीं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट वीकली राउंड अप : सुप्रीम कोर्ट के कुछ खास ऑर्डर/जजमेंट पर एक नज़र

सुप्रीम कोर्ट वीकली राउंड अप : सुप्रीम कोर्ट के कुछ खास ऑर्डर/जजमेंट पर एक नज़र

अलग-अलग समस्याओं के लिए अलग-अलग समाधान चाहिए, कानूनी मदद स्थानीय हकीकत पर आधारित होनी चाहिए: CJI सूर्य कांत

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने राजस्थान को पर्यावरण से जुड़े मुद्दों से निपटने के लिए अंतर-विभागीय समूह और नदी प्राधिकरण बनाने का निर्देश दिया

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने राजस्थान को पर्यावरण से जुड़े मुद्दों से निपटने के लिए अंतर-विभागीय समूह और नदी प्राधिकरण बनाने का निर्देश दिया

दोषी लोगों की अपील में देरी को माफ़ करने में अदालतों को उदार रवैया अपनाना चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

दोषी लोगों की अपील में देरी को माफ़ करने में अदालतों को उदार रवैया अपनाना चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

वकीलों को कोर्ट परिसर में सभी के साथ शालीन व्यवहार करना चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

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CARA To Issue NOC For Child Adopted Under HAMA; Hague Convention Not Attracted In Expatriate Adoption: Bombay High Court
CARA To Issue NOC For Child Adopted Under HAMA; Hague Convention Not Attracted In Expatriate Adoption: Bombay High Court
US Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Women From Female Sports
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Job Updates

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Associate Manager (Legal) Vacancy At HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL)
Associate Manager (Legal) Vacancy At HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL)

Manav Malhotra

HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) invites online application for the post of Associate Manager (Legal). Name of the Post: Associate Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Maximum Age: 37 years as on 01.07.2026 Basic pay range: Rs. 25000 - 45000/- Gross Salary: Rs. 53175.00 (Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale. Annual CTC: Rs. 7.58 Lakhs (Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of...

Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Godrej Ventures And Investment Advisers Private Limited
Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Godrej Ventures And Investment Advisers Private Limited

Manav Malhotra

Godrej Ventures and Investment Advisers Private Limited invites online applications for the post of Manager (Legal). Name of the Post: Manager (Legal) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience LL.B. &/ or LLM with 6-10 Yrs (preferable from a law firm or Real Estate or PE fund Industry).Has knowledge of land related laws and has handled title due diligence and...

Principal Associate Vacancy At Ernst & Young; Mumbai; Apply Now]
Principal Associate Vacancy At Ernst & Young; Mumbai; Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Ernst & Young invites online applications for the post of Principal Associate. Name of the Post: Principal Associate Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience· Degree in CA or LL.B. with 7-12 years of experience. Roles & Responsibilities · Litigation Support: Represent clients and assist senior counsels before judicial authorities, tribunals,...

Senior Manager (Corporate Legal) Vacancy At Tata Communications Limited
Senior Manager (Corporate Legal) Vacancy At Tata Communications Limited

Manav Malhotra

Tata Communication Limited invites online application for the post of Senior Manager (Corporate Legal). Name of the Post: Senior Manager (Corporate Legal) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience Law degree and actively licensed to practice law in the region with 9-12 years of relevant experience.Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial operations and...

Senior Associate Vacancy At Ernst & Young
Senior Associate Vacancy At Ernst & Young

Manav Malhotra

Ernst & Young invites online application for the post of Senior Associate. Name of the Post: Senior Associate Location: Trivandrum Essential Qualification and Experience Law graduate (LL.B.) with 2–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in OSS review and software licensing.Working knowledge of open-source software (OSS) licenses and a strong understanding of...

Manager Vacancy At KPMG India [Apply Now]
Manager Vacancy At KPMG India [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

KPMG India invites online application for the post of Manager. Name of the Post: Manager Location: Bangalore Essential Qualification and Experience Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) with 8+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance investigations or legal/litigation roles.Strong understanding of corporate compliance frameworks, whistleblower management, and investigative...

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