“Apology is not a weapon of defence”: Bombay High Court holds two lawyers who threated a Judge guilty of criminal contempt
The lawyers were fined ₹2,000 and directed to pay ₹50,000 costs each, with a Bar Council referral for action.
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How ADR supports Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape: AIAC and LHAG masterclass at Asia ADR Week 2026
Asia ADR Week 2026 opened Day 2 with discussions on Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape, as AIAC CEO Danesh Chandran and LHAG Partner Crystal Wong Wai Chin highlighted the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), international arbitration and dispute prevention in supporting energy projects, investor confidence and Malaysia’s position as a regional dispute resolution hub.
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President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of Madras High Court
The President has appointed Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court for two years under Article 224(1) of the Constitution.
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Asia ADR Week 2026 panel stresses clarity, credibility and responsiveness in oral advocacy in International Arbitration
At Asia ADR Week 2026, practitioners discussed how effective oral advocacy in international arbitration depends on presenting a coherent case theory, confronting adverse evidence, responding directly to tribunal questions and prioritising decisive arguments.
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Why CJI Surya Kant declined to meet Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge: Sub judice matters, judicial propriety and the petition route
CJI Surya Kant responds to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s request for a meeting on issues concerning the Election Commission, student arrests, metro station closures and train cancellations, stating that the issues are already pending before the Supreme Court.
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Electricity subsidy: Capital or Revenue receipt? Supreme Court applies ‘purpose test’, Holds Pondicherry power subsidy is Revenue
The Court examined whether electricity subsidy received by an industrial undertaking under the Pondicherry Government’s Power Subsidy Scheme constituted a capital receipt or revenue receipt.
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Supreme Court to host National Consultation on ten years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October
The Supreme Court of India will host a two-day national consultation on ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October 2026 to review implementation challenges and identify priorities for strengthening child protection and juvenile justice.
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Tamil Nadu appoints Prashanto Chandra Sen, Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General for Supreme Court
The Government of Tamil Nadu has appointed Senior Advocates Prashanto Chandra Sen and Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General to represent the State before the Supreme Court under Rule 5 of the 2017 Law Officers Rules.
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President appoints Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court
The President has appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of the Uttaranchal High Court with effect from 9 October 2026, following the retirement of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta on 8 October 2026.
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CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026: Prof. Jan Paulsson examines jurisdiction, admissibility and the role of arbitral tribunals
Prof. Jan Paulsson discusses the distinction between jurisdiction and admissibility in international arbitration, examining preliminary objections, contractual conditions precedent, arbitral authority, court review, and the treatment of treaty and contractual claims.
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Talaq-e-Hassan, child custody, S. 498-A IPC and maintenance: Everything That Happened in Family Law in September 2026
The September 2026 Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts across India, covering custody of minor children, divorce, domestic violence, maintenance rights and other significant aspects of family law.
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President appoints Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Manash Ranjan Pathak and Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of 3 High Courts
The President appoints Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of the Delhi, Gujarat and Telangana High Courts under Article 223 of the Constitution.
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President appoints Gurvinder Pal Singh as Additional Judge of Delhi High Court
The President has appointed Gurvinder Pal Singh as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court under Article 224(1), following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation dated 10 September 2026.
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President appoints 3 Chief Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Supreme Court Judges
The President has appointed Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Judges of the Supreme Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations dated 28 September 2026.
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President appoints 12 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttaranchal and Gauhati High Courts
The President has appointed 12 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttaranchal and Gauhati High Courts, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations dated 23 September 2026.
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Top Legal Developments This Week [28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026] | Delhi-NCR Safety Audit; Students’ Right to Dissent; Minimum Stipend for Junior Advocates; and more
A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.
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GST on Copyright Licensing of Films: Bombay HC Says Digital Content Cannot Be Equated with “Software”
A GST classification dispute arose over the licensing of copyright in cinematographic films and whether such film content could fall within “information technology software” for taxation purposes.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends 11 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttaranchal High Courts
On 23 September 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 11 Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttarakhand High Courts.
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President reappoints Shashi Prakash Singh, Krishna Nandan Singh and Satyapal Jain as Additional Solicitor Generals for 3 High Courts
The President has reappointed Shashi Prakash Singh, Krishna Nandan Singh and Satyapal Jain as Additional Solicitors General for the Allahabad, Patna, and Punjab and Haryana High Courts, respectively, with effect from 1 October 2026.
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PM Modi inaugurates NGT International Conference 2026; CJI Surya Kant traces evolution of environmental jurisprudence
At the NGT International Conference 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s environmental and climate initiatives, while CJI Surya Kant traced the evolution of environmental jurisprudence and the constitutional dimensions of climate-related rights.
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