In his Welcome Address at the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum on 5 September 2026 at the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice welcomed the Chief Justices, Presidents of the Highest Courts and Senior Judges of the BRICS Members and Partner Countries
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GHAC Arbitration Week 2026: From vision to action in Institutional Arbitration
Following a series of significant institutional initiatives, the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (Domestic & International) (GHAC) is set to convene GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, a landmark three-day programme bringing together the judiciary, Bar, business and industry, law firms, and
Top Legal Developments [24-30th August]: Speedy Trials in Dowry Cases, Summons in Saurav Das privacy suit, SIT probe in Fraudulent Motor Accident Claims & Other Key Verdicts and Legal Updates
This roundup of weekly legal developments in India covers the most significant Supreme Court and High Court rulings, including Speedy Trials in dowry and cruelty cases, cancellation of Bail in the Satara murder case, Consumer Fora pecuniary jurisdiction, maintenance liability
Individual causes of action, separate court fees; Common cause, single court fees: Bombay HC draws the line
Bombay High Court: While considering an interim application seeking a declaration that court fees prescribed under Entry 1(f)(ii) of Schedule II, Maharashtra Court Fees Act, 1959 (Court Fees Act) should be levied “per petition” and not “per petitioner” in
MNLU, Mumbai Announces Fintech Policy & Governance Online Certificate Programme | Register Now!
About Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, is one of India’s leading National Law Universities. It is strengthening its academic, administrative, and financial systems to uphold excellence,
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, is one of India’s leading National Law Universities. It is strengthening its academic, administrative, and financial systems to uphold excellence,
Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under Mediation Act, 2023
On 27 August 2026, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification establishing the Mediation Council of India under the provisions of the Mediation Act, 2023.
Key Highlights:
Key Highlights:
- The Council has been constituted under Section 31(1) of the
CAN Foundation announces 7th edition of Project Eklavya to support undergraduate law students in NLUS
The Confederation of Alumni for National Law Universities (CAN) Foundation opened up and invites applications for the 7th iteration of their flagship initiative, Project Eklavya.
Project Eklavya aims to facilitate access to higher education for meritorious and underprivileged law students
Project Eklavya aims to facilitate access to higher education for meritorious and underprivileged law students
“Astonished”: SC faults Family Court acting “in the teeth of” High Court’s express visitation order; calls for judicial caution in future
Supreme Court: In a custody and visitation dispute concerning the minor daughter of the parties, while also taking serious exception to the manner in which the Family Court dealt with the mother’s application seeking restoration of custody, the Division Bench
President appoints Chirag Bhanu Singh as Himachal Pradesh HC Judge; Bhupesh Sharma, Yogesh Jaswal named Additional Judges
The Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Justice (Appointments Division), has notified the appointment of Chirag Bhanu Singh as a Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as Additional Judges of the Himachal
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against interim protection granted to contractual Junior Engineers appointed under World Bank-funded project
Disclaimer: This has been reported after the availability of the order of the Court and not on media reports so as to give an accurate report to our readers.
Supreme Court: In a case concerning continuation of contractual Junior Engineers
Supreme Court: In a case concerning continuation of contractual Junior Engineers