Balancing discretion and equality in the new judicial clerkship model
Bar and Benchby Saniya Siddiqui·29 Aug 2026
Becoming a civil judge is not decided by an exam alone. It marks the point at which a person steps into an institution whose daily work touches people's liberty, dignity, property and rights.
After Supreme Court order, FSSAI proposes red hexagon warning labels for foods high in sugar, salt and fat
Bar and Benchby Debayan Roy·29 Aug 2026
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a red hexagon-shaped warning label for pre-packaged food products high in fat, sugar or salt.
Karnataka HC raps police for arrest of Hindutva leader over FB post on Kunal Kamra event cancellation
Bar and Benchby Siddesh M S·29 Aug 2026
The Karnataka High Court on Friday pulled up the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Police over the arrest of a Hindutva leader for his Facebook post celebrating the cancellation of stand up comedian...
My lords may kindly record
Bar and Benchby Pranav Tanwar·28 Aug 2026
The order is uploaded late evening or the next day. It is two paragraphs long. The hearing, however, was not that short.
J&K High Court seeks fresh report on encroachments by religious institutions in Kashmir
Bar and Benchby Mohsin Dar·28 Aug 2026
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir to file a fresh affidavit detailing any encroachments made on public streets, public parks and other...
Bombay High Court clears OTT release of Hindi film ‘Bandar’ with disclaimers
Bar and Benchby Neha Joshi·28 Aug 2026
The Bombay High Court has cleared the release of the Hindi feature film Bandar on online streaming platforms subject to disclaimers [XYZ v. Karan Oberoi & Ors.].
Karnataka High Court slams ‘police raj’, imposes ₹3 lakh costs on Whitefield police for illegal arrest
Bar and Benchby Siddesh M S·28 Aug 2026
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday came down heavily on Whitefield police for arresting a man illegally [KN Mohan Reddy vs State of Karnataka].
Any rider may get ‘exuberant’ with girlfriend on pillion: Madras HC cuts accident compensation
Bar and Benchby S N Thyagarajan·28 Aug 2026
The Madras High Court recently held that a 19-year-old motorcyclist, who died in a head-on collision, was partly responsible for the accident since the young rider may become “exuberant” because...
Indian lawyers not getting enough SIAC arbitral appointments: Supreme Court Justice Manmohan
Bar and Benchby Pallavi Saluja·28 Aug 2026
Indian lawyers are not receiving enough arbitral appointments from the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) despite India being one of the institution’s largest sources of cases...
ICSID launches first staffed office outside Washington in Singapore
Bar and Benchby Bar & Bench·28 Aug 2026
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) recently launched its first staffed office outside its Washington, DC headquarters in Singapore.
Justice needs its UPI moment
Bar and Benchby Supriya Sankaran·28 Aug 2026
On August 3, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed a bill raising the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges.
India bashing over arbitration should stop: Attorney General R Venkataramani
Bar and Benchby Pallavi Saluja·28 Aug 2026
Attorney General for India R Venkataramani on Friday said persistent criticism of India’s arbitration framework should stop.
Gayatri Balasamy verdict could make courts interventionist, adventurist: Ex-Justice Ravindra Bhat
Bar and Benchby Pallavi Saluja·28 Aug 2026
Former Supreme Court Justice S Ravindra Bhat has raised concerns over the Supreme Court’s ruling in Gayatri Balasamy, warning that its application across thousands of courts in India could make...
Singapore court rejects Tata Power's challenge to $490 million arbitral award
Bar and Benchby S N Thyagarajan·28 Aug 2026
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has dismissed Tata Power Company Limited’s challenge to an arbitral award directing it to pay $490.32 million to investment advisory firm Kleros...
High Courts, Supreme Court more predictable than lower courts in India: EssilorLuxottica GC
Bar and Benchby Pallavi Saluja·28 Aug 2026
Businesses can find it difficult to rely on lower courts in India because of unpredictability and delays, EssilorLuxottica General Counsel Ana Silvia Dias Haynes said on Thursday.
NLSIU convocation was cancelled after students rejected demand to publicly invite CJI Surya Kant
Bar and Benchby Satyendra Wankhade·28 Aug 2026
National Law School of India University's (NLSIU) convocation for the 2026 graduating batch was cancelled by the university after the students rejected a demand by the university authorities to...
Advocates' Association of Western India becomes first bar body to reserve President post for women
Bar and Benchby Neha Joshi·28 Aug 2026
The Advocates' Association of Western India (AAWI) has passed a resolution reserving the post of its president for women effective from the next election.
1 year or 3 years, we are asking the wrong question
Bar and Benchby Bharat Chugh·28 Aug 2026
Over the past year, much of the debate around recruitment to the district judiciary has revolved around a number: how many years of experience should one have before becoming eligible to compete to...
Renukaswamy murder: Bengaluru court pardons accused Pradosh Rao, makes him approver
Bar and Benchby Siddesh M S·27 Aug 2026
A Bengaluru court on August 25 granted pardon to Pradosh S Rao, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, and admitted him as an approver in the case.
Lawyers in Shillong hold protest march demanding removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar
Bar and Benchby Bar & Bench·27 Aug 2026
Lawyers in Shillong on Thursday staged a major protest demanding the removal of Meghalaya Advocate General Amit Kumar.
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