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Contradictory Doctor Testimony In POCSO Case Prompts Madras High Court To Order Guidelines For Medical Witnesses
After taking note of contradictory testimony of a Doctor in a POCSO case, the Madras High Court recently directed the Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department and the Director of Medical Education to issue a comprehensive circular/guideline to all Government Medical Colleges, Government Hospitals, etc, detaling the duties and responsibilities of Government...
Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench Gets New Litigants' Waiting Room, Chief Justice Arun Bhansali Inaugurates Facility
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has got a newly constructed waiting facility for litigants. The facility was inaugurated by Chief Justice Arun Bhansali at Gate No. 8 of the court premises on August 20.The facility has seating arrangements for around 172 litigants and has been equipped with fans, drinking-water facilities and a utility block. The initiative was taken after the...
Litigant Should Not Suffer For Counsel's Lapse: Gauhati High Court Restores Appeal Dismissed For Non-Prosecution
The Gauhati High Court has reiterated that a litigant should not suffer due to the negligence of his counsel, while restoring an appeal dismissed for non-prosecution and condoning a delay of 123 days in seeking its restoration.Justice Pranjal Das observed, “The decision in Solim Manyu Vs. Benglum Manyu, CRP/21(AP)/2025 and N. Balakrishnan Vs. M. Krishnamurty reported in (1998) 7 SCC 123,...
7th Kerala Law Academy National Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026 (Hybrid Mode)
The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1966, is a premier legal institution affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India. Renowned for its academic rigor, legal research cells, and publication of the Academy Law Review, KLA has consistently nurtured legal scholarship and practical advocacy across India.About the CompetitionHosted by the Moot Court Society and IQAC KLA, the 7th Edition of the KLA National Trial Advocacy...
2003 Muthanga Land Struggle Case: Kerala High Court Suspends Sentences Of Four Convicts
The Kerala High Court on Friday (August 21) suspended the sentences of four persons convicted in connection with the 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, involving a violent clash between police and Adivasi protesters during an eviction drive at the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad.Justice A. Badharudeen passed the order in the criminal appeals fiiled by convicts, challenging their...
'Appalling Apathy': Bombay High Court Pulls Up State Over Failure To Protect Children Walking Through Wildlife-Prone Areas To Reach School
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday (August 19) slammed the Maharashtra Government for its 'appalling apathy' in not taking any effective steps for the protection of around 228 school going children, who walk almost 30 kilometres daily from the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) and are exposed to possible wild animals attack. A division bench of Justice Sharmila Deshmukh and Justice Neeraj Dhote...
Bombay High Court Allows Day-Care Centre In Residential Flat To Continue For 6 Weeks, Asks MHADA To Decide 'Change User' Plea
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday (August 19) directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to allow a pre-school and day care centre to operate from a residential apartment at least for the time till the authority decides the 'change of user' application filed by the said pre-school. A division bench of Justice Makarand Karnik and Justice Sandesh Patil has...
Employer Cannot Constitute Its Own Appellate Authority Under POSH Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that Section 18 of the POSH Act read with Rule 11 of the POSH Rules does not confer any authority or jurisdiction on an employer to create or constitute an Appellate Authority. The Court further cautioned that public institutions must be cautious in interpreting, as a misconceived interpretation can lead to a chaotic situation. A Division Bench comprising Justice...
Once Service Rules Say PSC's Decision Is Final, Govt Cannot Inquire Into Candidate's Eligibility: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that where service rules expressly make the Public Service Commission's decision on a candidate's eligibility final, the government cannot independently reopen and exhaustively reassess the candidate's eligibility after the Commission has found the person eligible and recommended them for appointment.A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam...
Legal Advisor Vacancy At International Institute For Population Sciences (IIPS)
International Institute for Population Sciences invites application for the post of Legal Advisor. Name of the Post: Legal Advisor Essential Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. Enrolment with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Council and a valid Certificate of Practice.A master's degree in law (LL.M.) will be an added advantage.Minimum 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice.Experience in handling...