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Inside CCPA order imposing Rs 5 Lakh penalty on Drishti IAS over misleading ad on selection of 216+ candidates in UPSC CSE 2022

In a preliminary inquiry, it was prima facie observed that Drishti IAS had allegedly published the claim/advertisement and simultaneously advertised various types of courses provided by them on its official website while concealing important information. Therefore DG (Investigation) was requested to look into the matter.

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Supreme Court September 2025 | Landmark ruling on Waqf Act; Vantara Clean Chit; Project Ability Empowerment; Allegations against NUJS VC; and more

Stay informed on the latest Supreme Court judgments of September 2025 on Waqf Act; affirmation of clean chit to Reliance’s Vantara; 8 NLUs directed to undertake Project Ability Empowerment; Directions for improver Beggars’ Homes and Court coming to the aid of communal riots victim. Explore notable rulings shaping the legal landscape.

behavioural structural penalties under Competition Act

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Inside Supreme Court verdict reaffirming CCI’s powers to impose behavioural and structural penalties under Competition Act, 2002

In the present case, CCI had imposed penalties on Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF) and its office-bearers for indulging in anti-competitive practices, which were then reversed in part by COMPAT.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Joymalya Bagchi’s stellar career and notable judgments

Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10-3-2025 and is in line to become the CJI in 2031.

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Justice K.R. Shriram, 43rd Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, bids farewell after a tenure of 2 months

In his extensive legal career, Justice K.R. Shriram has displayed keen legal acumen across diverse legal fields and imparted wisdom through his decisions as a Judge.

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Supreme Court issues extensive guidelines to tackle massive backlog of cheque bouncing cases under NI Act in the District Courts

The Court also pointed out that service of summons on the accused in a complaint filed under Section 138 of the NI Act continues to be one of the main reasons for the delay in disposal of the complaints.

eviction of children from senior citizen's property

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Children can be evicted from senior citizen’s property in case of breach of obligation to maintain; SC reiterates

“Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was enacted to address the plight of older persons, for their care and protection. Being a welfare legislation, its provisions must be construed liberally.”

exercise caution in considering matrimonial cases

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Supreme Court emphasises on caution and consideration of pragmatic realities by courts while dealing with matrimonial cases

“The Court explained that mere general allegations of harassment and cruelty without pointing out the specific details would not be sufficient to continue criminal proceedings against any person”.

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President appoints Justice Senthilkumar and Justice G. Arul Murugan as Permanent Judges of Madras High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on 15-9-2025, recommended the appointment of the afore-stated Judges as Permanent Judges.

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Builder-Banks Nexus in Delhi-NCR | Supreme Court directs CBI to proceed with the investigation in the case

More than 170 petitions were filed by over 1200 homebuyers/borrowers, raising issues of circumvention of regulatory framework by Banks and Housing Financial Corporations, and the resultant illicit benefits said to have been drawn by builders/developers at the cost of the homebuyers.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vikram Nath’s career trajectory and influential judgments

Justice Vikram Nath, a fourth-generation legal luminary and sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, joined the legal profession in 1987.

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Supreme Court flags ‘interpretative deadlock’ between S. 13(8) of SARAFESI Act & Rr. 8/9 of SARFAESI Rules; Urges Finance Ministry to act in earnest

“The interpretative deadlock between the provision and the rules has single handedly resulted in a huge mess insofar as enforcement of security interest is concerned., giving birth to an endless pipeline of litigation clogging the specialized forums of the DRT and DRAT, that are expected to expeditiously decide matters of recovery of debt”.

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‘Litigation getting murkier’; Supreme Court appoints former CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud as Mediator in Euro v. Geomin dispute

The Court directed the parties to maintain status-quo. If there are any proceedings pending between the parties, civil or criminal, those proceedings shall remain stayed till the report of the Mediator is received and further orders are passed by the Court.

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President appoints Justice P.B. Bajanthri as 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court

Appointed by the President in exercise of powers under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, Justice Bajanthri will be succeeding Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, who was recently elevated to the Supreme Court.

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Inside Supreme Court’s verdict approving the Draft Constitution of All India Football Federation

Expressing hope that when adopted, the Constitution, will mark a new beginning for Indian football, the Court directed the AIFF to call for a special general body meeting and adopt the draft Constitution preferably within 4 weeks.

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Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Exam | Supreme Court directs State PSC to relax ‘3-Year Experience at the Bar’ rule for candidates

The Court issued the direction for relaxation as the advertisement and selection process had commenced prior to Supreme Court’s directions in All Indian Judges Association v. Union of India, 2025 SCC Online SC 1184.

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High Courts must dispose of pending bail applications within 2 months from date of filing; Avoid indefinite adjournments: Supreme Court

“In matters concerning liberty, bail courts must be sensitive and ensure that constitutional ethos is upheld. While docket explosion remains a chronic challenge, cases involving personal liberty deserve precedence”.

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Supreme Court directs States/UTs to frame rules under Anand Marriage Act to facilitate registration of marriages solemnised by Anand Karaj

“In a secular republic, the State must not turn a citizen’s faith into either a privilege or a handicap. When the law recognises Anand Karaj as a valid form of marriage yet leaves no machinery to register it, the promise is only half kept”.

former HC CJ and Judges as Senior Advocates

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Supreme Court designates 1 former High Court Chief Justice and 6 Judges as Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court designated former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court and 6 other former Judges as Senior Advocates with effect from 17-9-2025.

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Mere non-production of seized contraband during trial may not be fatal if there is reliable evidence in respect of its seizure: SC

The Court further restored the case of the file of the High Court for fresh decision in accordance with law as neither the High Court nor the Trial Court has enlisted the entire evidence available on record; therefore, it was difficult for the Court to take a decision with precision.