Supreme Court Directs Bihar Govt To Clear Encroachments Along Banks Of Ganga In Patna Within Six Weeks

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted the Bihar government six weeks to remove all unauthorised structures, constructions and encroachments between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat in Patna along the banks of the Ganga, directing that its order be complied with irrespective of any interim orders passed by the High Court or district courts.“We grant six weeks' time to the State of Bihar to ensure...

Supreme Court Dilutes Earlier Order Banning Industrial Activity In Taj Trapezium Zone, Allows Processing Of Applications

The Supreme Court on Thursday diluted its earlier order that effectively barred fresh industrial activity in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) without its prior approval, permitting the TTZ Authority to process around 410 pending applications, most of them filed by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking permission for industrial establishment, expansion or relocation.A bench...

Supreme Court Lawyers Recite Preamble Supporting Student Protests

"We are here to stand with the students," Senior Adv Indira Jaising said.

Honeymoon Murder Case : Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Granted To Sonam Raghuvanshi

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, holding that the High Court and the trial court erred in granting her relief on the ground of alleged defects in the communication of the grounds of arrest.A Bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice PB...

Delay In Granting Sanction Can't Be Reason To Curtail Liberty : Supreme Court Grants Bail In PC Act Case

The Supreme Court recently granted regular bail to a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, after it found that, despite the case being registered in 2025, sanction was not granted to prosecute him.To briefly state, a first information report was lodged against the appellant under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He was arrested on December 9, 2025, and...

Supreme Court Metro Station Closure Amid Student Protest : CJI Says Will Intervene If No Solution By Lunch

The CJI also informed that he has issued a circular that no adverse orders be passed due to the absence of lawyers.

Law Students Can't Be Barred From Ongoing Academic Session Exams Over Attendance Shortage: Supreme Court Grants One-Time Relief

The Supreme Court has held that law students whose academic session was ongoing when the Delhi High Court delivered its November 3, 2025 judgment diluting attendance norms, which was later stayed, cannot be barred from appearing in their final examinations for that academic session on the ground of shortage of attendance.“we hereby direct and provide that the students whose academic session...

Bombay Bar Association Condemns Use Of Force On Students Protesting At Jantar Mantar, Calls For "Meaningful Dialogue"

The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) on Wednesday (July 22) condemned the "use of force" by police authorities against students protesting exam paper leaks, and also the damage caused to public property by a 'section' of protestors.The BBA in a statement has urged the protesting students and also the Government to engage in a meaningful dialogue instead of confrontation. In a statement issued by...

Will Set Up Fast Track Courts For Paper Leak Cases : PM Says Amid Student Protests

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced on X(formerly Twitter) that the government will set up fast-track Courts for timely prosecution in cases of paper-leaks in India. Emphasising that the welfare of young generation is paramount, he said that the government will ensure stringent punishment is imposed on perpetrators responsible for paper leaks. Via X, PM Modi tweeted: "Nothing is...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts- 23 July 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...

Mandatory Live-In And Marriage Registration, Judicial Divorce, Polygamy Ban: Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Married men entering live-in relationships would face 5-year jail term.

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association Convenes Meeting To Discuss 'Excessive Force' By Delhi Police Against Protestors At Jantar Mantar

The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association has convened a meeting on Thursday (July 23) to discuss the reported excessive use of force by Delhi police on students and young persons during the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar over their demand for education reforms. After a requisition was recieved by 174 advocates, the President of GHCAA, senior advocate Yatin Oza announce to convene a...