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Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala Court Grants Statutory Bail To Prime Accused Unnikrishnan Potty
The Court of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kollam on Thursday (February 5) granted bail to Unnikrishnan Potty, former assistant Santhi at Sabarimala, and the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case.Sri. Mohit C.S., Special Judge, passed the order granting him statutory bail. A detailed order is awaited.He was arrested in October 2025 in relation to the cases. Potty was already granted statutory bail in the case relating to theft of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols on January...
SCBA Extends Deadline For National Survey of Women Advocates Till February 15, 2026
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has extended the deadline for submission of responses to its National Survey of Women Advocates till February 15, 2026, in view of the overwhelming response received from women advocates across the country.As per a revised circular dated January 31 , 2026, issued by the SCBA, the decision to extend the timeline was taken to enable greater participation in the survey, which aims to document the journeys, challenges, and achievements of women advocates...
'LiveLaw Essential Companion', Says Lawyer Who Topped Higher Judiciary Exams In Both Punjab & Haryana
In an exceptional feat, Ludhiana-based advocate Prabhjot Singh Sachdeva has secured the top rank in both the Punjab and Haryana Higher Judicial Service Examinations, earning his selection as an Additional District and Sessions Judge.Speaking about his preparation journey, Sachdeva credits LiveLaw as a "constant companion" during his rigorous preparation, underscoring the importance of...
Delhi Court Summons Congress Leaders In Defamation, Forgery Case By Journalist Rajat Sharma
A Delhi Court yesterday summoned Congress leaders Ragini Nayak, Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh in a criminal defamation case filed by senior journalist Rajat Sharma. Sharma has accused the Congress leaders of defamation, forgery, creation and use of false electronic records in connection with a purportedly doctored video circulated on social media.Judicial Magistrate First Class Devanshi...
Kerala Court Suspends Sentence Of Former MLA Antony Raju In Evidence Tampering Case
The District and Sessions Court, Thiruvananthapuram has suspended the sentence of former MLA Antony Raju in Evidence Tampering case.Smt. Nazeera S, suspended the execution of sentence, while considering the appeal against the judgment of the Judicial First Class Magistrate -I Nedumangad. Judicial First Class Magistrate -I Nedumangad, convicted Antony Raju, who is arrayed as the second accused...
'Bulldozed' Rights Of Accused: Court Raps Delhi Police Over Shoddy Probe In Delhi Riots Case, Asks Commissioner To Take Action
A Delhi Court has directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police to take action after examining the conduct of investigation in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, after flagging serious lapses in collection and proof of evidence. Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh of Karkardooma Courts said that the “audacity and impunity” with which the record of the case was “tampered with” reflected...
Supreme Court Appoints Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia As Mediator In Family Dispute
The Supreme Court today(February 2) appointed Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, a former judge of the Supreme Court, as a mediator in a long-drawn property dispute between a brother and sisters dating back to 2014A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Vijay Bishnoi, after Justice Dhulia was appointed, expressed a sign of relief that this litigation will finally be resolved. Senior...
Project Saksham 4.0: National Executive Committee Invites Nationwide Collaborations for Legal Literacy Initiative
The Project Saksham National Executive Committee has announced an open call for collaboration for Project Saksham 4.O, a nationwide legal literacy and legal aid movement aimed at strengthening Access to Justice at the grassroots level across India.Scheduled to be implemented from December 2025 to December 2026, Project Saksham 4.O is envisioned as India's largest resource-based legal...
TSLSA Organises Essay Writing & Reel-Making Competitions To Mark National Girl Child Day 2026
As part of the celebration of National Girl Child Day–2026, the Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) organized Essay Writing and Reel-Making Competitions for law college students across the State to promote awareness on the protection and rights of the girl child.The competitions were conducted pursuant to the directions of Justice P. Sam Koshy, Judge, High Court for the State...
High Court, Lucknow Marks 77th Republic Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony
On the auspicious occasion of the 77th Republic Day Justice Rajan Roy, Senior Judge, High Court, Lucknow, unfurled the National Flag with great pride and reverence in the premises of the High Court, Lucknow followed by the National Anthem and splendid performance by the P.A.C. Band.Thereafter, Justice Rajan Roy, accompanied by Judges and their spouse, the Senior Registrar, Officers of...
Delhi District Courts Coordination Committee Condemns DHCBA Resolution Opposing Enhancement Of Pecuniary Jurisdiction
The Coordination Committee of all Delhi District Courts Bar Associations has strongly opposed the resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) objecting to the proposed enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts in the national capital from Rs. 2 crore to Rs. 20 crore. In a resolution passed yesterday, the Coordination Committee...