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MP High Court Issues Notice On PIL Alleging Discharge Of Untreated Sewage Into Narmada River At Jabalpur, High Levels Of Bacteria
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation raising serious concerns over the large-scale pollution of the River Narmada (formerly Nerbudda) due to the discharge of untreated sewage in Jabalpur city. The PIL alleges that nearly 98 million litres of untreated sewage water is being discharged ежедневно into the River Narmada, resulting in the presence...
'Police Can't Curtail Fundamental Rights Without Reasons': Karnataka High Court Quashes Order Barring Speakers At Hindu Sammelana
The Karnataka High Court quashed notices issued by the State Police prohibiting two Speakers from addressing a programme–'Hindu Sammelana' schedule for February 6 and 8, holding that police cannot arbitrarily stop a person from speaking in a public meeting based on their whims and fancies. In doing so the court said that State's curtailment of citizens' fundamental rights must be based on...
NUJS Announces Invicta 2026, 18th Edition of Its Annual Inter-College Sports Fest
Invicta 2026 marks the 18th edition of NUJS's annual sports extravaganza, promising an even bigger and better sporting experience with a diverse lineup of outdoor and indoor events. Alongside it, Para-Invicta 2026 continues NUJS's commitment to inclusive sports by creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities.The fest brings together competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship, offering participants a vibrant campus experience at NUJS, Kolkata.Important DatesRegistration Deadline: 8...
Kunal Kamra Moves Bombay High Court Challenging 'Sahyog Portal' & 2025 Amendment To IT Rules Allowing Blocking Of Social Media Content
Satirist Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the 'Sahyog Portal' and the 2025 amendment to Rule 3(1)(d) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The challenge is directed against provisions which enable the blocking of content posted on social media intermediaries. Earlier,...
Call For Papers: NALSAR University Of Law Invites Submissions For Environmental Law And Practice Review, Volume XI
The Environmental Law and Practice Review (ELPR) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the evolving discourse on environmental governance. ELPR provides a platform for rigorous scholarship on natural resources law, environmental policy, and allied interdisciplinary fields.Nature of Submissions:The Editorial Board for Volume XI invites original submissions in the following categories:· Articles· Essays· Case Comments/Legislative Critiques and Notes· Book...
Consenting Adults Don't Need Societal Approval For Choosing Life Partners; Even Parents Can't Interfere: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that consenting adults do not need societal approval for choosing their respective life partners and that society or their parents cannot interfere in such matters.Justice Saurabh Banerjee said that sanctity has to be given to such decision of entering into marriage especially when the individuals are consenting adults, who incontrovertibly have the...
'Court Cannot Compel Any Woman To Complete Pregnancy': Supreme Court Allows Termination Of Minor's 30-Week Pregnancy
Observing that a Court cannot compel a woman, much less a minor, to continue an unwanted pregnancy, the Supreme Court on Friday permitted the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a girl who had become pregnant while she was a minor.A Bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasised that reproductive autonomy of the pregnant girl must be given due weight,...
'Infructuous': Kerala High Court Dismisses Expelled CPI(M) Leader's Plea For Police Protection To Release Book On Fund Mismanagement By Party
The Kerala High Court on Friday (February 6) dismissed as infructuous the plea preferred by expelled Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Kunhikrishnan V. seeking police protection due to the release of his book "Nethruthwathe Anigal Thiruthanam", which is stated to be an exposé on irregularities and mismanagement of martyrs funds and other funds by some of the leaders of CPI(M),...
NLU Odisha Launches MBA In Healthcare Management and Law
National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is set to launch its flagship MBA Programme in Healthcare Management and Law (MBA-HML) on 6 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in interdisciplinary education at the intersection of healthcare governance, management, and law.The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, as the Chief Guest, alongside Prof. Ved Kumari, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Odisha. The event will witness...
Every Discrepant Statement During Campaign Is Not 'Corrupt Practice': Jharkhand HC Upholds Election Of Chandradeo Mahato In 2024 Polls
On 3 February 2026, the Jharkhand High Court upheld the election of Chandradeo Mahato from the Sindri Assembly Constituency, holding that every discrepancy in an election campaign cannot, by itself, be treated as a 'corrupt practice' unless it is shown to be reasonably calculated to prejudice the prospects of other contesting candidates by misleading voters.A Single Judge Bench of Justice...
High Court Seeks Police Response On Accused Plea Seeking Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the bail pleas filed by two accused persons in relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Madhu Jain issued notice on the bail pleas filed by accused Athar Khan and Saleem Malik.The Bench sought response of the Delhi Police and directed that status reports...