Goa Night Club Fire Incident: Bombay High Court Cancels Bail Granted To Restaurant Owners

Observing that the Sessions Court failed to apply its mind and improperly exercised its discretion, the Bombay High Court on August 18 cancelled the bail granted to Sourabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra and Ajay Gupta the co-owners of the Birch By Romeo Lane, a prominent nightclub in North Goa's Arpora area, which was engulfed in massive fire killing 25 people. Sitting at the Goa bench,...

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'CJI Like A Father Figure,' Says Newly Elected SCBA President Pradeep Rai

The SCBA will work under the guidance of the CJI, Pradeep Rai said.

Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against Dropping Of Disqualification Proceedings Against AIADMK MLAs Who Voted For TVK Govt

The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tamil Nadu Speaker's order dropping the disqualification proceedings against MLAs of the All India Anna Dravida Kazhagam (AIADMK) party, who voted against the party whip during the confidence motion in favour of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad)...

Wife's Persistent Quarrels, Opposition To Husband Supporting Parents Despite Shifting House Is Cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that wife's persistent quarrelsome conduct, opposition to the husband supporting his parents, continued discord even after the couple shifted to a separate residence and denial of physical relations constitutes cruelty. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 764]A Division Bench comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Vinod Kumar dismissed an appeal filed by a wife against...

2026 LiveLaw (SC) 824 | RAVI KANT GUPTA VERSUS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS.

Senior Citizens Tribunal Can Order Eviction Of Children From Parents' Property : Supreme Court Reiterates...

Senior Citizens Tribunal Can Order Eviction Of Children From Parents' Property : Supreme Court Reiterates

"The measure of a civilized society is often reflected in the dignity, respect and security it affords to its elderly," the Court stated.

Andhra Pradesh Goondas Act | 12-Day Period For Govt Approval Begins After Detention Order Is Passed: High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the 12-day period for approval of a preventive detention order under Section 3(3) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act of Bootleggers, Dacoits, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Land Grabbers, 1986, begins from the day after the detention order is made, thereby excluding the date of the order...

Societal Interest In Prosecuting Serious Offences Prevails Despite Settlement Between Parties: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has held that a settlement between the accused and the victim cannot justify quashing criminal proceedings involving a serious offence where societal interest lies in prosecution of the offender.Justice Pranjal Das observed, “Thus, in serious offences, societal interest lies in prosecution of the offenders and adequate punishment, upon being found guilty. This...

CCPA Fines Amazon ₹1 Lakh For Permitting Sale Of Regular Sweets Under False Label Of 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad'

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed Rs. 1 Lakh fine on Amazon Seller Services Private Limited publishing "misleading advertisements" permitting listing and sale of commercially produced sweets under the false and misleading label of 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad'.The CCPA observed that the phrase "Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad" carries a specific and...

Delhi High Court Directs Stakeholders To Deliberate On Accessibility Of Films For Persons With Disabilities

The Delhi High Court has directed that a joint meeting be held between concerned stakeholders who must explore a workable resolution to broader concerns regarding accessibility of films for persons with disabilities. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 763]In an order passed on August 10, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directed that a decision be taken by the stakeholders after the joint meeting within a period...

Public Purpose Cannot Justify Taking Private Land Without Lawful Acquisition Or Compensation: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that a public authority cannot indefinitely retain private property without sanction of law merely because the land has already been utilised for a public purpose. [2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 131]The Court directed the State to acquire a private land it had used for constructing the Area Hospital at Bhongir and pay compensation to the landowners, after finding that...