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◆ medium Yesterday HT policy

Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma on Tuesday said she would appoint three senior advocates as amicus curiae on Friday to represent former CM Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia and AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI’s) appeal against their discharge in the excise policy case, following the trio’s decision to boycott proceedings

◆ medium Yesterday The Hindu policy

The debilitating rout, especially in the party’s strongholds, has thrown up some big questions regarding the party’s campaign strategy, organisational cohesiveness, candidate finalisation, and efficacy of its political operations, including whether “misplaced confidence” of an “inevitable” third consecutive term in power had imbued the party’s electioneering with complacency from the booth level and upwards

◆ medium Yesterday TRAI research

Extension of the last date to receive comments/ counter-comments on the TRAI's consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers. nitinkumar Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:17 File Press Release No. 59 (468.07 KB) Date Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:00

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench legislation

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining seven important legal questions concerning religious rights and freedoms in India. The top court began hearing the reference arising out of the Sabarimala review case on April 7.The Court's verdict will have a major impact on various cases, including the case concerning whether women of menstruating ages can be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.The reference is connected to the top court's September 2018 verdict in w

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday wrote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking his intervention after an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge threatened to send a young advocate to police custody for 24 hours during a hearing.In a letter dated May 6, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra raised concerns regarding the conduct of Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao. Referring to a video of the proceedings that has circulated widely, the Council said that the episode raises questions about ju

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) Disputes Partner and Head - International Arbitration Shaneen Parikh has resigned from the firm to most likely go independent.Speaking on her exit, CAM Managing Partner Cyril Shroff said,“She has spent most of her career with the firm. Given her seniority, she wants to explore the natural progression of being an independent arbitration practitioner and arbitrator. We are very supportive of her decision and see it as a logical step as an arbitration practitioner. W

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

Legal AI startup Jurisphere.ai has raised $2.2 million from four venture capital firms - Info Edge Ventures, Flourish Ventures, Antler and 8i Ventures.The funding was announced by co-founder Varun Khandelwal in a LinkedIn post.Khandelwal said that Jurisphere.ai has been used by over 500 teams across law firms, enterprises and public institutions over the past year. He added,“We’re evolving Jurisphere into a legal AI platform built for outcomes - combining our technology with a global network of

▲ high Yesterday Bar&Bench notification

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday set aside a ₹301.61 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India on Grasim Industries Ltd for alleged abuse of dominance in the viscose staple fibre (VSF) market [Grasim Vs Competition Commission of India].A Bench comprising Judicial Member Justice Yogesh Khanna and Technical Member Ajai Das Mehrotra held that the CCI order violated principles of natural justice. Therefore, the NCLAT remanded the matter to the CCI for

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently threatened to send an advocate to police custody, observing that he had behaved “indolently” before it.A video of the proceedings before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao has gone viral on social media and WhatsApp.The incident happened on Monday when the Court was hearing a petition challenging issuance of a Look Out Notice (LOC) against a litigant and impounding of his passport. The judge had expressed an inclination to adjourn the matter when the exchange h

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench notification

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday paved the way for the modification of a Look Out Circular (LOC) to enable UK-based doctor Sangram Patil to travel abroad amid an ongoing criminal investigation into allegedly objectionable social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders [Sangram Patil v. Vilas Rane & Ors.].Justice Ashwin D Bhobe passed the order, which will enable the doctor and YouTuber to return to his job with the National Health Service (NHS) in UK.The crimin

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench notification

The Supreme Court recently granted bail to a corruption-accused former government official in Bihar after expressing surprise over a claim that currency notes seized in the case were destroyed by rats in the police malkhana (evidence room) [Aruna Kumari v. The Economic Offences Unit]. A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan suspended the four-year sentence of the accused official, a former Child Development Programme Officer (CDPO) named Aruna Kumari, and ordered

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS research

Click the following links to download Compilation of QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) (March 2026) Insights March 2026 QUED Quiz Questions Insights March 2026 QUED Quiz Compilation   Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos The post [COMPILATION] UPSC Editorials Quiz – March 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation.

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS policy

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials … Continue reading "UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 May 2026" The post UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 May 20

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS policy

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to … Continue reading "UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 6 May 2026" The post UPSC Mains Answer Writing Prac

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS policy

Q7. “The increasing visibility of civil servants in public discourse raises ethical concerns about professionalism and accountability.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Increasing use of social media and public platforms by civil servants has raised debates on ethical conduct, neutrality, and accountability in governance. Key Demand of the question … Continue reading "“The increasing visibility of civil servants in public discourse raises ethical conc

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS legislation

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Analyse the challenges in managing plastic waste in river basins in India. Propose a comprehensive multi-level governance framework to address these challenges. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Rising evidence of plastic and microplastic pollution in river systems highlights governance gaps … Continue reading "Analyse the challenges in managing plastic waste in r

◆ medium Yesterday RBI policy

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. The Regulations aim to rationalise the authorisation and renewal framework for authorised persons and extend the principal-agent model for delivery of foreign exchange facility while maintaining appropriate checks and balances. 2. The Regulations have been issued after examining and suitably including feedback received from the stakeholders on the draft framework published on the Bank&rsq

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Allahabad High Court recently refused to quash the criminal prosecution against two men who are alleged to have posted "anti-national" and objectionable posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh(RSS) [Jubair Ansari And Another v State of UP and Another]Justice Saurabh Srivastava rejected a petition moved by accused Jubair Ansari and Izahar Alam for quashing of the case as well as the chargesheet filed by the police before a Sonbhadra court last year.The Court

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench notification

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“IBC”) was enacted in order to consolidate and amend the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals within a specific time frame in order to ensure maximum utilization of the value of assets, for the purpose of promoting entrepreneurship, availability of credit and above all, ensuring the interest of all the stakeholders.  Moratorium under the IBC: A roadblock or regulator for arbitrat

● critical Yesterday Bar&Bench legislation

Bajaj Electricals Limited has acquired the 'Morphy Richards' brand and its associated intellectual property rights from Glen Electric Limited, in India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, for a total consideration of ₹168 crore.Khaitan & Co advised Bajaj Electricals on this acquisition. The Firm assisted with the drafting, review and negotiation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement in relation to the acquisition of the Morphy Richards trademarks, together with the associate

▲ high Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited has extended a term loan facility aggregating to ₹1,200 crore ($126.7 million) to Vijayapura Tollway Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle of IJM Corporation Berhad.JSA Advocates & Solicitors has advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance on this financing transaction.The transaction team was led by Nand Gopal Anand (Partner), with support from Harshit Dusad (Partner) and Vrindesh Patel (Principal Associate).Vijaypura Tollway is engaged in the

▲ high Yesterday Bar&Bench scheme

The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced hearing the petitions challenging the law excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee to appoint of Election Commissioners.During the hearing, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma questioned the petitioner, Congress leader Dr Jaya Thakur, on whether the Court can direct parliament to frame a law directing inclusion of the CJI. "It is a prerogative of the parliament to make the law. Courts cannot direct t

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The emergence of the basic structure doctrine was developed by the Supreme Court of India in response to sustained tensions between parliament and the judiciary. The doctrine introduced a substantive limitation on the amending power: constitutional change, however wide in scope, cannot extend to the destruction of the Constitution’s core identity.What began as a domestic resolution of institutional conflict has since acquired a wider comparative significance, particularly across Commonwealth jur

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench legislation

The Madras High Court has ordered the listing of a petition seeking proceedings under Income Tax Act and registration of a criminal case against actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay over alleged suppression of income and receipt of unaccounted cash [Rajkumar v. Director General of Income Tax].The High Court Registry had earlier declined to register the plea over the question of maintainability.In an order passed on April 8, a Bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Ar

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Delhi High Court recently denied bail to a maulvi (faith healer) accused of raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her of evil spirits or jinn. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the man, one Mohd Mubarak, took undue advantage of the vulnerable physical and mental condition of the woman as well as the blind faith reposed in him by her family. “The prosecutrix was a young girl suffering from illness, and both she and her family were made to believe that t

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench research

A Belgian man followed the advice of an AI chatbot and died by suicide. After six weeks of intensive exchanges with a chatbot named “Eliza” on the application Chai, the man, a 30-year-old father of two, anxious about climate change, took his own life. His widow later told Belgian newspaper La Libre: “Without these conversations with the chatbot, my husband would still be here.” Belgium’s then Secretary of State for Digitisation described it as “a serious precedent that must be taken very serious

◆ medium Yesterday IGIDR legislation

NO : WP-2026-008 AUTHOR : Shameena Khatoon TITLE : How Maternity Leave Policies Affect Female Employment: A Cross Country Analysis ABSTRACT : This study examines how maternity leave policies affect female labor force participation (FLP) across 160 countries from 2000 to 2023. We analyze the crucial but overlooked dimension of payment structure whether governments […] Read More The post IGIDR Publication:How Maternity Leave Policies Affect Female Employment: A Cross Country Analysis by Shameena K

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS policy

Read about Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Prelims – 2026 [ HERE ] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(GS) [HERE] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(CSAT) [HERE] : Download MITRA booklet (My Insta Tests Revision and Assessment) – It’s for to track your daily … Continue reading "DAY – 60 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2026 : ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA" The post DAY – 60 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2026 : ANCIENT & MED

◆ medium Yesterday InsightsIAS policy

The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant … Continue reading "UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 6 May 2026" The post UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 6 May 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Prepara

▲ high Yesterday Bar&Bench notification

The Bombay High Court has barred IT company Rolta India's founder Kamal K Singh from selling or creating any third party rights in any of the assets owned or controlled by him [Pinpoint Multi-strategy Master Fund v. Kamal K Singh 7 Ors.]Justice Abhay Ahuja passed the order in a suit seeking to enforce a New York contempt judgment against Singh and others for allegedly obstructing recovery of about $188 million (around ₹1,770 crore).The Court restrained Singh from "selling, transferring, alienati

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Madras High Court recently observed that preserving temple festivals is itself a constitutional value and that miscreants throwing chappals at devotees during religious processions must be dealt with “with an iron hand.” [Sundaravadivel Vs District Collector].Justice L Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench made the observation while directing the Madurai police to intensify security during the Chithirai Festival and prevent such acts during the Lord Kallazhagar ceremonial procession.“Preservat

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Karnataka High Court recently held that the absence of e-Khata cannot be a ground to obstruct execution of a decree of specific performance. [PS Ashok Kumar v. District Registrar]Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum held,"This Court cannot lose sight of the practical reality that in a vast majority of cases involving decrees for specific performance, the judgment-debtor, having suffered an adverse decree, deliberately abstains from participating in execution proceedings. Such calculated inaction i

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Bombay High Court has sharply criticised IIFL Finance Limited for using the strategy of masking unilateral arbitrator appointments by routing them through institutions or algorithm-based selection platforms. [DS Textiles v. IIFL Finance Ltd].The Court noted an increasing trend of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks unilaterally appointing arbitrators through an institution or an algorithm, hoping this cleanses the inherent illegality.“An increasing trend is being seen in a numb

◆ medium 2d ago The Hindu policy

C. Joseph Vijay, once known as ‘Illaya Thalapathy’ or young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago to Thalapathy (commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he has led his people through one of the most historic debut political appearances in the history of elections in India

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench legislation

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining seven important legal questions concerning religious rights and freedoms in India. The top court began hearing the reference arising out of the Sabarimala review case on April 7.The Court's verdict will have a major impact on various cases, including the case concerning whether women of menstruating ages can be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.The reference is connected to the top court's September 2018 verdic

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

SAMHI Hotels Limited has signed an agreement, through its wholly owned subsidiary, SAMHI Skyline Private Limited, with INGKA Centres India Private Limited for leasing an upscale ~162-room hotel within Ingka Centres’ upcoming ~2.5 million sq. ft. mixed-use development in Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.Antares Legal advised SAMHI Hotels on this transaction.The transaction team consisted of Siddharth Bhavnani (Partner), Surbhi Kothiala (Partner) and Divyanshu Bansal (Associate).The proje

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) recently set aside the admission of insolvency proceedings against Equinox India Developments Limited, now known as Embassy Developments Limited, in a case filed by Canara Bank. (Rajesh Kaimal v. Prabhat Ranjan Singh)A coram of Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra allowed an appeal filed by Rajesh Kaimal, suspended director of the corporate debtor, against a December 9, 2025 order of the National Company Law Tribun

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Bombay High Court on Monday passed an order directing online intermediaries to take down an advertisement featuring a character and a behind-the-scenes clip from the Hindi film Dhurandhar. [Reliance Industries Ltd v. Masterchow Foods Pvt Ltd & Ors.]Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh found that continued dissemination of the advertisement by John Doe entities (unknown third parties) would violate the producer’s copyright in the character and related film material. Justice Deshmukh held that

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Supreme Court on Monday held that medical negligence cases for compensation can be pursued against legal heirs of the doctor after the doctor's death in order to deal with damages that may have to be paid to the complainant from the doctor’s estate [Kumud Lall v. Suresh Chandra Roy & Ors.]. A Bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar clarified that while claims relating to personal injury or suffering may not continue after a person’s death, claims involving f

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Telangana High Court recently set aside a family court order that had restrained a woman from approaching her husband during pending matrimonial proceedings, terming it stigmatic and unreasonable. A Bench comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar found that the family court’s order was based on unsubstantiated assumptions about the wife’s mental health. "Our primary objection is to the Trial Court granting relief to the husband on the basis of the finding that t

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

Global commerce has entered a phase where emerging markets play a decisive role in shaping demand, supply chains, and brand expansion. Countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America have witnessed rapid growth in consumer purchasing power, digital penetration, and cross border trade. Alongside this expansion, a parallel phenomenon has intensified. Counterfeiting has grown in scale, sophistication, and reach. As a result, global brands are increasingly adopting a proactive legal stance to addre

▲ high 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

Axis Finance Limited has secured an investment of approximately ₹750 crore from Kedaara Capital (investing through two entities, Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF and Kedaara Pearl Holding) by way of subscription to approximately 5% of the issued and subscribed paid-up share capital of the Company.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Axis Finance Limited and Axis Bank Limited on this transaction. The Firm advised on key considerations for structuring and finalizing binding documentation for the tran

◆ medium 2d ago HT policy

Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE updates: DMK's Elangovan says Vijay’s TVK can’t form govt with Congress alone; hints AIADMK support may be needed, questions BJP’s role. Vijay presided over a meeting of its newly elected MLAs, a day after the party secured 108 seats in the elections.

◆ medium 2d ago TRAI notification

Order regarding seeking information for conducting village level digital connectivity and usage study nitinkumar Tue, 05/05/2026 - 16:25 Measure Sector Telecom Document Type Directions Division Broadband & Policy Analysis Group Field Title Order File Order_05052026.pdf (2.06 MB) Title Annexure File Annexure_05052026.pdf (271.61 KB) Title Annexure (xlsx) File Annexures_05052026.xlsx (23.67 KB) Release Date Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:00 Closing Date Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:00 Counter Comments Date Tue,

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The case lodged by Lilavati Trust against HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan stemmed from a personal vendetta rather than genuine criminal conduct, the Bombay High Court observed on Tuesday [Sashidhar Jagdishan v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.]In its order order quashing criminal proceedings against Jagdishan, the High said that the case filed by Lilavati Trust against Jagdishan was a fallout of recovery proceedings initiated by HDFC bank against the Trust."A personal vend

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

A manifesto by a political party is a solemn declaration of intent as to the changes it wishes to implement to improve the lot of the common man. An ecosystem that enables hassle-free pursuit of justice is the aspiration of every citizen. It is also an undeniable truth that today our justice delivery system is suffering from multiple health issues.The notable maladies are:Massive delays and case backlog; judicial vacancies, poor judge–population ratio and training deficit; Procedural complexity,

▲ high 2d ago Bar&Bench legislation

The Delhi High Court today granted bail to Leena Paulose, wife of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, in a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a ₹200 crore extortion case.Paulose, however, will remain in jail as the Court rejected her bail plea in a related case registered by the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).Justice Prateek Jalan pronounced the verdict in bail app

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi Zoroastrian women for entering interfaith marriages is discriminatory [Kantaru Rejeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association].A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justices BV Nagarathna, MM Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale, R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing the Sabarimala reference cas

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Kerala High Court Tuesday asked the State government to respond to an anticipatory bail plea moved by Dr. M Kodanda Ram, a dental college professor, who is accused in a case related to the suicide of a Dalit student Nithin Raj [Dr M Kodanda Ram v State of Kerala & ors].Justice PV Balakrishnan also issued notice to the victim's mother Latha and posted the matter for further consideration on May 15.Raj, who belonged to Dalit community, died on April 10 after he jumped from a building near

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that it would appoint three Senior Advocates as amici curiae to assist it in the case challenging the discharge of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the direction after Kejriwal and two other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders – Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak - decided to boycott the proceedings before her in the revision plea filed by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench research

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed proceedings against BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj in the voter ballot tampering case registered against him. [DN Jeevaraja v. State of Karnataka & Ors]Justice V Srishananda noted that the first information report (FIR) was lodged after a recount and revision of the election result."Raje Gowda lost, State filed an FIR. This is a motivated FIR. Government has other work to do, not to do this. The case happened in 13.5.2023, now State has registered case. If the

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down strongly on the growing misuse of public interest litigation (PIL), noting that the jurisdiction is increasingly being invoked for purposes far removed from genuine public interest.Raising concerns over the misuse of PILs, Justice BV Nagarathna noted that courts are increasingly encountering PILs driven by private or publicity-oriented motives rather than genuine public causes.“One thing we want to say by way of a reaction, PIL - Public interest litigation

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench announcement

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Collegium held on Monday.The officers recommended for elevation are:Sunitha Gandham;Alapati Giridhar; andPurushottam Kumar Chintalapudi @ Ch. Purushottama Kumar.[Read Collegium Statement]Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of three judicial officers as judges of AP High Court https://t.co/4ZKviGYUZt— Bar and

◆ medium 2d ago InsightsIAS policy

Read about Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Prelims – 2026 [ HERE ] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(GS) [HERE] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(CSAT) [HERE] : Download MITRA booklet (My Insta Tests Revision and Assessment) – It’s for to track your daily … Continue reading "DAY – 59 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2026 : ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL INDIA" The post DAY – 59 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2026 : ANCIENT & MED

◆ medium 2d ago InsightsIAS policy

The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant … Continue reading "UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 5 May 2026" The post UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 5 May 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Prepara

◆ medium 2d ago InsightsIAS policy

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 5 May 2026 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more. We … Continue reading "UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 5 May 2026" The post UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 5 May 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Prepar

◆ medium 2d ago The Hindu policy

Since Mr. Vijay has to resign from one of the two constituencies (Perambur and Tiruchi East) he was elected from, effectively, the TVK would have 107 MLAs. This would bring down the strength of the House to 233. Thus, even if the Congress decides to support the TVK, the party would need the support of five more MLAs to cross the half-way mark

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has invoked Dr BR Ambedkar’s constitutional philosophy to question noisy Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in Nagpur [Bhupendrakumar Wasnik v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.]A division bench of Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita P Mehta issued notice to the organisers over alleged violations of noise rules and citizens’ right to a peaceful life under Article 21 of the Constitution.Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita P MehtaThe Court was hearing

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench legislation

In a significant decision, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges.At present, the Supreme Court has an approved strength of 34 judges including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The government has now decided to introduce The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to increase the number of judges by four."The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal fo

◆ medium 2d ago DC budget

The UDF, on the other hand, displayed unusual deftness going about its election campaign. It dismissed the LDF development story, making it look very usual and only to be expected. It rejected advances in fiscal management made by LDF despite strangulation by the Union government, complaining of empty government coffers even with no data to back its claims

◆ medium 2d ago DC research

What set the Bengal campaign apart was Mr Shah’s decision to virtually camp in the state, transforming the election into a hands-on, command-driven operation. To break the impregnable bastion of Mamata Banerjee's TMC, Mr Shah not only reviewed booth-level-data, but also held marathon meetings with district leaders and constantly fine-tuned saffron tactics based on feedback and ground reports

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

A suspended director of Essel Infraprojects told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Mumbai relied on "hallucinated" non-existent Supreme Court judgments/ citations in its order admitting Essel Infraprojects corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) [Pooja Ramesh Singh Vs Jammu & Kashmir Bank].Senior Advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for suspended director Pooja Ramesh Singh, told a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe that the NCLT ha

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The hearing before a 9-judge Bench of the Supreme Court in the case surrounding entry of women to Sabarimala temple and other larger religious issues was privy to some sharp remarks and questions posed by the Bench to counsel appearing for the lead petitioner in the original case, Indian Young Lawyers' AssociationIt was a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by the body which had led to the Supreme Court's 2018 verdict allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple, thereby tri

◆ medium 2d ago RBI policy

Regulated entities (REs) are, in normal course, not expected to come into possession of non-financial assets in lieu of their regular lending operations. However, in exceptional cases, where the exposures become non-performing and legal or contractual remedies have been invoked, REs may, as part of recovery strategy, acquire ownership of an immovable asset furnished as collateral security. A controlled and timely disposal of such asset, on an arm’s-length basis, may enable the RE to maximi

▲ high 2d ago RBI policy

The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on May 05, 2026, is as under: (Amount in ₹ Crore)   ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2038 ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2051 MAHARASHTRA SGS 2031 MAHARASHTRA SGS 2039 Notified Amount 2200 2200 800 1600 Tenor Re-issue of 7.96% ANDHRA SGS 2038 issued on 08-APR-2026 Re-issue of 8.07% ANDHRA SGS 2051 issued on 08-APR-2026 Re-issue of 7.35% MAHARASHTRA SGS 2031 issued on 08-APR-2026 Re-issue of 7.91% MAHARASHTRA SGS 2039 issued on 08-APR-2026 Competitiv

▲ high 2d ago RBI policy

Sr. No State Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Price (₹)/ Yield (%) Tenor (Year) 1. Andhra Pradesh 2200 2200 100.82/7.8515 Re-issue of 7.96% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2038 issued on April 08, 2026 2200 2200 102.05/7.8800 Re-issue of 8.07% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2051 issued on April 08, 2026 2. Maharashtra 800 800 99.99/7.3503 Re-issue of 7.35% Maharashtra SGS 2031 issued on April 08, 2026 1600 1600 100.72/7.8192 Re-issue of 7.91% Maharashtra SGS 2039 issued o

◆ medium 3d ago The Hindu legislation

The lone AAP legislator in the Union Territory was arrested on September 8, 2025, following his ‘inappropriate remarks’ against then-Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh over the shifting of a health centre at Doda’s Kencha, and was booked under the Public Safety Act that allows preventive detention up to two years

◆ medium 3d ago The Hindu notification

Nepal reiterates territorial claim to Lipulekh Pass, flags concerns over Kailash Manasarovar Yatra; India says the border pass has been long standing route for the yatra since 1954; it is unclear whether the Foreign Secretary will get to meet Nepal PM during the visit originally slated for May 11-12

◆ medium 3d ago The Hindu notification

With Nepalese law enforcement agencies pushing for customs duty on Indian goods above ₹100, people living along the Indo-Nepal border are alarmed over a disruption to their lives. A report on their worry over what will happen next at the so-far open border that divides the two nations, but is also symbolic of centuries-old relationships that has diminished that separation in practice

● critical 3d ago Bar&Bench legislation

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Central government and States to petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.The law introduced sweeping changes to the legal framework governing the recognition, rights and protection of transgender persons.A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, however, made it clear that it is not inclined to stay the operation of the new l

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Delhi High Court has restrained various social media handles and websites from exploiting Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor’s personality rights, including selling merchandise featuring his name or image.Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on April 29 passed an ex parte interim injunction to protect Kapoor's personality rights.The Court directed Google and Meta to take down infringing URL links and also provide Basic Subscriber Information (BSI) of the persons operating social media accounts to circulate t

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench research

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State of Karnataka to clarify whether Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is being provided basic amenities in jail, after his lawyer alleged that he is being denied even minimum facilities available to undertrial prisoners. [Darshan v. State of Karnataka]A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi issued notice and sought a report from the State on the issue.“We would also like to know from the State whether the basic amenities which an undertrial p

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

AR Legal is looking to hire Legal Associates at their litigation office in New Delhi.Number of Positions: 2 (Two)PQE: 0-2 yearsQualification: LL.B, BA. LL.B, BBA.LL.BLocation: New DelhiJob descriptionAt AR Legal, our work spans dispute resolution including civil, criminal, commercial, arbitration, consumer, and regulatory matters.This is not a back-office role. The selected candidates will receive meaningful, hands-on exposure across every stage of litigation, from drafting and researc

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed an appeal by Vedanta Limited challenging the acceptance of Adani's resolution plan for the debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) [Vedanta Vs Bhuvan Madan].A Bench comprising Chairperson Justice (retired) Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra held that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) were right in rejecting Vedanta's resolution plan. Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) was admitted into the corporate insolv

▲ high 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the review petition filed by SpiceJet airlines and its managing director Ajay Singh against an order requiring the airline to deposit ₹144 crores in connection with a long-running arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways Pvt Ltd [SpiceJet Vs Kal Airways].SpiceJet had offered property belonging to Singh for attachment instead of having to deposit the ₹144 crores.However, Justice Subramoniun Prasad today rejected the review petition and also

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

A Delhi court recently pulled up the police over serious lapses in the investigation into the disappearance of two community dogs from Indira Gandhi International Airport. [Rashim Sharma v. GMR Airports Limited]Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Pranav Joshi of Patiala House Courts, by an order dated April 29, directed the Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) to conduct a fresh and comprehensive investigation into the incidents and submit a report.The Court came down sharply on the i

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Supreme Court of India has initiated a suo motu case over Orissa High Court and district courts in Odisha ordering certain accused persons to clean police stations as conditions for bail. The case will be heard by a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi today.According to recent news reports, various courts in Odisha including the High Court had directed accused persons to clean police stations for release on bail.Many such cases involved Dalit and Adiv

▲ high 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

Citius TransNet Investment Trust has made an initial public offering of equity shares aggregating to ₹1,105 crore.Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co acted as legal counsel to Citius TransNet Investment Trust (the Trust), EAAA TransInfra Managers Limited (Investment Manager), and Epic TransNet Infrastructure Private Limited (Sponsor) on the Trust’s formation, private placement of securities and IPO.The Capital Markets team was led by Nikhil Naredi (Partner) and Rohit Tiwari (Partner), with

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

Delay is often an inevitable feature of construction contracts. The claims arising out of such delay are many and varied, including price variation on account of delay, site overheads, loss of profitability and head office overheads.Frequently, these claims are not adequately corroborated with evidence before the Arbitral Tribunal, which leads to the Tribunal rejecting otherwise meritorious claims or Courts setting aside awards. This article seeks to provide a snapshot of where certain claims ar

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench legislation

The contract does not fail everywhere. It fails exactly where enforcement begins.That sentence, stripped of any jurisdiction clause or party name, reflects a pattern appearing with increasing regularity as cross-border commerce deepens its presence in India. Two parties often a foreign licensor and an Indian licensee, or an overseas brand and a domestic distributor enter a relationship governed by a carefully negotiated agreement. The agreement reflects assumptions about courts, remedies, and wh

● critical 3d ago Bar&Bench legislation

Pine Labs has acquired Shopflo Technologies, a SaaS-based online checkout platform, for ₹88 crore ($9.3 million), in an all-cash transaction.Obhan Mason advised Pine Labs on the end-to-end transaction, from deal structuring, comprehensive legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of definitive agreements, to regulatory advisory. The firm also provided strategic guidance on transaction execution within the governance and compliance framework applicable to a publicly listed entity.The transact

◆ medium 3d ago MoCA-Av policy

India’s remote gems, now within reach. From the serene landscapes of Leh to the vibrant energy of Delhi—air connectivity is bringing destinations closer and boosting tourism like never before.#IndiaByAirpic.twitter.com/gTwNYrdBhx

◆ medium 3d ago RBI notification

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) draws attention of the public to Press Release dated December 11, 2023 cautioning members of the public on false and misleading campaigns promising loan waivers. RBI has observed, with serious concern, the continued occurrence of such campaigns, through various media channels and direct outreach, by certain individuals and entities. Such campaigns not only mislead the general public but also interfere with the orderly functioning of the credit system of the countr

◆ medium 3d ago RBI research

Analysis of the performance under the Citizen’s Charter during the month of April 2026 has been carried out, and the summary thereof is given below – Description No. of Applications A Applications pending at the beginning of the month 3,452                  B Applications received during the month 18,270

◆ medium 3d ago The Hindu policy

Tamil superstar Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), are celebrating a historic lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, sparking a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent figures in the film industry, including actors Sivakarthikeyan, Vikram, Nani, Tiger Shroff, and Kajal Aggarwal

● critical 8 Aug 2024 Archive legislation

Proposed amendments to the Waqf Act 1995 to improve governance and transparency of Waqf properties. Introduces digitisation of Waqf records, representation of women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, and provisions for dispute resolution.

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