Chanakya National Law University Invites Registrations For 4th Cyber Law National Moot Court Competition 2026

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna was established under Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006 under the patronage of the Government of Bihar. The University is accredited by NAAC and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and registered with the Bar Council of India (BCI).The teaching pedagogy at CNLU emphasizes classroom lectures, presentations, and the holistic development of students. Over the years, CNLU students have brought laurels to the University through achievements in...

“Statutory Rules Don't Yield To Executive Instructions”: AP High Court Quashes Reappointment To Govt Department Beyond Retirement Age

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set-aside re-appointment of the Director of State's Animal Husbandry Department— (Respondent 4), whose services were reinstated by the State in contravention to the statutory rules, and beyond the age of superannuation, holding that statutory rules do not yield to executive instructions nor give the right to an employer to bypass the prescribed procedure.Justice Nyapthy Vijay referred to the A.P. State Animal Husbandry Service Rules, 1996 and Proviso to Article...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: February 2, 2026 To February 8, 2026

JudgmentsNo Point In Prosecution Multiplying Witnesses On One & Same Issue, Says Supreme Court While Granting Bail Due To Trial DelayCase Details: Chintan Rajubhai Panseriya v. State of Maharashtra | Petition For Special Leave To Appeal (Crl.) No. 439/2026Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 99The Supreme Court released a petitioner on bail in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and...

The Digital Gavel: Navigating Adjudication Under DPDP Act, 2023

The enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, brings a paradigm shift in India's regulatory framework. For the first time, corporate faces a "strict-liability" mandate where data is not just a business asset, but a fiduciary relationship. Central to this new wave, is the Data Protection Board of India (DPB) which is a specialized adjudicatory body that functions as the primary enforcer of the Act.However, a critical tension has emerged: how will the DPB balance its...

TRC Law College To Host National Seminar On 'Traditional Knowledge & Sustainable Development' On March 13-14, 2026

TRC Law College, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, will organise a Two-Day National Seminar on “Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Development: Exploring the Role of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” on 13th and 14th March 2026.The seminar is being organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the College and aims to examine the relevance of India's traditional knowledge systems in addressing contemporary sustainability challenges,...

AMS Legal Opens Coimbatore Office; Onboards Three Senior Lawyers

AMS Legal has announced the opening of a new office in Coimbatore, expanding its presence in Tamil Nadu. Alongside the expansion, the firm has onboarded three lawyers to strengthen its corporate and litigation practices.According to the firm, the Coimbatore office has been set up to better serve clients in the region, particularly those operating in the manufacturing, textile, and technology sectors.New Appointments· Rishitha Kishan, who joins from Vivriti Law, will be part of the firm's...

Scope Of Quashment Petition Distinct From Bail Cancellation For Violation Of Conditions: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has observed that the scope of a petition seeking quashment of criminal proceedings is entirely distinct from that of a petition seeking cancellation of bail on the ground of violation of bail conditions, and that an interim stay granted in a quashment petition cannot come in the way of proceedings relating to cancellation of bail.Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira made the observation while hearing a Criminal Original Petition filed by Alex Pandian seeking quashment of...

DNLU Jabalpur To Host International Conference On India's Green Economy & Trade Policy

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, will host a two-day International Conference on “From Regulations to Revenue: India's Green Economy & Trade Policy” on 18th and 19th April 2026 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The conference is being organised jointly by the Centre for Law & Economics (CLE) and the Centre for Research in Environmental Law (CREL) at the University.The conference aims to examine India's transition from regulation-driven environmental policies towards a...

M.P. State Legal Services Authority Conducts One-Day Community Mediation Orientation Programme; Four Centres E-Inaugurated

The Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) on February 12, 2026 organised a One-Day Community Mediation Orientation Programme for Para Legal Volunteers, Community Mediation Volunteers and, for the first time, law students. The programme also marked the e-inauguration of four Community Mediation Centres in Bhopal and Gwalior at the MPSLSA auditorium in Jabalpur.The event was...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 13, 2026

Links to today's reports :Supreme Court Permits Visually Impaired Candidates To Engage Scribes With More Than 10+2 Qualification For AIBE, CLAT ExamsTelecom Spectrum Community Resource, IBC Can't Determine Its Ownership & Control : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Dismisses P&H High Court's Petition Challenging HC Decision Quashing Compulsory Retirement Of District JudgeSupreme Court...

GHAC, Gujarat State Legal Services Authority To Organise Conference On Institutional Arbitration

The Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (GHAC), in collaboration with the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority, is organising a two-day conference on 28th February and 1st March, 2026, on the theme “Institutional Arbitration at a Crossroads: Challenges and the Way Forward”, with a view to promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.The Gujarat High Court Arbitration...

Is Supplying Grounds On Separate Paper Valid When Not Referenced In Arrest Memo? Allahabad High Court Answers

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has granted relief in a petition for writ of habeas corpus, observing that supplying grounds of arrest on a separate paper to the accused is invalid when the same is not referenced in the arrest memo and lacks witness attestation.The bench of Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Babita Rani held: "As per Section 36 of the BNSS, 2023, under which the arrest...