The Gujarat High Court has begun hearing a plea filed by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt, challenging a sessions court order that reinstated charges against him in a decades-old custodial death case. The case dates back to 1990, when Bhatt was serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Police in Jamnagar. During a…
The Jharkhand High Court has dropped contempt proceedings against a practising advocate after accepting his unconditional apology, observing that a genuine and meaningful apology offered at the earliest stage, along with a promise not to repeat the conduct, is a relevant consideration under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi made the…
Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad of the Jharkhand High Court celebrated Diwali with the children of the Ranchi Observation Home in Dumardagga, sharing a message of hope, perseverance, and self-belief. Speaking to the children, Justice Prasad said that Diwali represents the triumph of light over darkness and reminded them to keep their inner light—symbolizing knowledge, truth,…
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed an order of the Dhanbad Judicial Magistrate taking cognizance of a cheque dishonour complaint against a company director, finding that the trial court had failed to issue notice or record reasons before condoning a delay in filing the complaint. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary delivered the judgment on October 6,…
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed a magistrate’s proclamation issued against an accused in a decade-old criminal case, finding the order legally flawed for failing to record essential reasons and fixation of appearance details. Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary allowed a petition by Kishor Mandal, who challenged a proclamation under Section 82 of the Code of…
The Ministry of Law and Justice has approved a substantial rise in the number of notaries in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland to meet the growing public demand for legal attestation services. The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025, expanding the maximum number of notaries allowed in Gujarat,…
The Central Government has strengthened its Animal Birth Control programme with new funding and guidelines, even as the Supreme Court underscored the need for balanced enforcement in Delhi-NCR. The Central Government has reiterated that India’s approach to managing stray dogs will remain humane, scientific, and rooted in compassion. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of…
At the Annual Litigation Conference in Chandigarh, Justice Surya Kant delivered a clear and measured plea for a change in how the Indian legal system views mediation. He argued that mediation should not be reduced to a procedural tool to unclog court dockets. Instead, he asked lawyers, judges, and policy makers to see it as…
The Mormugao Port Authority, Goa, is hiring Senior and Junior Advocates on a contractual basis. Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2025. The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), located at Headland Sada, Goa, has invited applications for the posts of Senior Advocate and Junior Advocate on a contractual basis. The appointments are aimed at strengthening…
The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur, is hiring a Legal Researcher on a one-year contractual basis under its Legal Researcher Engagement Scheme. Apply online by October 29, 2025. The Rajasthan High Court has opened applications for the post of Legal Researcher to be deputed with Hon’ble Justice Rekha Borana. The appointment will be made on a…