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International Yoga Day 2026: PM Modi to lead nation from Kolkata Indian man jailed for over 5 years in U.K.-France people smuggling case Number of patients in Bhiwandi food poisoning rises to 122 Cockroach Janta Party protest updates| Protest continues overnight; Dipke requests Delhiites to join protest on Sunday No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages, says Liju Insuring the informal worker against the heat Regular yoga practice makes healthy ageing possible: AIIMS Employee letters disbursed under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana in Chennai GRT expands scholarship support to 1,000 students NHAI to request Vellore Corporation to build wide culvert on Chenganatham Hill Road to prevent water stagnation 13 more shigellosis cases reported in Kerala Congress slams Tharoor for showing ‘admiration’ for Modi; MP says statement given ‘partisan twist’ International Yoga Day 2026: PM Modi to lead nation from Kolkata Indian man jailed for over 5 years in U.K.-France people smuggling case Number of patients in Bhiwandi food poisoning rises to 122 Cockroach Janta Party protest updates| Protest continues overnight; Dipke requests Delhiites to join protest on Sunday No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages, says Liju Insuring the informal worker against the heat Regular yoga practice makes healthy ageing possible: AIIMS Employee letters disbursed under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana in Chennai GRT expands scholarship support to 1,000 students NHAI to request Vellore Corporation to build wide culvert on Chenganatham Hill Road to prevent water stagnation 13 more shigellosis cases reported in Kerala Congress slams Tharoor for showing ‘admiration’ for Modi; MP says statement given ‘partisan twist’
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◆ medium Yesterday The Hindu research

Enumerators working on the Census are facing several challenges in the field, including heat, connectivity issues, and safety concerns. Though the exercise is being conducted through a digital system designed for real-time monitoring, field workers say conditions on the ground and supervisory instructions are affecting data collection. Vijaita Singh reports on the challenges

◆ medium Yesterday The Hindu policy

As Karnataka grapples with one of the country’s highest suicide burdens, emerging evidence from NIMHANS-led initiatives suggests that prevention may lie not only in hospitals and psychiatric clinics, but also in schools, panchayats, primary health centres and everyday community networks. Afshan Yasmeen recounts how the initative, set to be scaled up across the State from July, works on the ground

◆ medium Yesterday The Hindu policy

As Telangana gears up for a door-to-door verification of voters, the Special Intensive Revision has emerged as one of the most closely watched electoral exercises in recent years. While election officials describe it as a routine effort to improve the accuracy of voter lists, political parties and electors have raised questions about implementation and the treatment of anomalies in voter data

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The most common ground for rejecting a writ petition at the initial stage is the existence of an alternative remedy. The unsuccessful petitioner is directed to pursue the statutory appeal or revision that is available to him. In the case of a show cause notice, he is called upon to respond to the notice and appear before the adjudicating authority. It is a matter of regret that many High Courts make this the rule without considering whether the statutory remedy is efficacious at all. This is mor

▲ high Yesterday Bar&Bench notification

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted an insolvency petition filed by Paytm's owner One97 Communications Ltd, against gaming company Fabzen Technologies Pvt Ltd over unpaid digital advertising dues of more than ₹3.41 crore [One97 Communication Ltd v. Fabzen Technologies Pvt Ltd].By its June 18 order, the NCLT has initiated the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against Fabzen, which operates games such as Ludo Empire, Callbreak Empire and Skill Pat

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

The Delhi High Court recently acquitted a man convicted in a 1983 murder case for allegedly shouting the words “Maro Sale Ko” during a fatal altercation inside a DTC bus, holding that the phrase by itself was insufficient to establish a common intention to kill [Mukesh Kumar v. State of Delhi]. A Division Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja observed that the word “maro” may mean to beat and not necessarily to kill, while extending the benefit of doubt to the accused, one Mukesh Ku

◆ medium Yesterday Bar&Bench policy

Jio Platforms Limited’s proposed initial public offering (IPO), which could become India’s largest public issue, has brought in Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, Latham & Watkins LLP and White & Case LLP as legal advisors.Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is acting as lead legal counsel to Jio Platforms as to Indian law.Prashant Gupta, Partner and National Practice Head, Capital Markets at SAM, provided strategic inputs on the transacti

◆ medium Yesterday The Hindu policy

Zeenat, a tigress translocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve two years ago, has given birth to four cubs. Satyasundar Barik speaks to the people behind the high-stakes conservation effort to rescue Similipal’s tigers from a genetic mutation that has fuelled the rise of pseudo-melanism, or dense, thick, merging stripes

▲ high 2d ago RBI scheme

The Reserve Bank of India had, on February 12, 2026, issued the Draft Directions on Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme for public / stakeholder feedback. 2. Feedback received on the draft Directions has been examined and consequent modifications, as deemed appropriate, have been suitably incorporated in the final Directions. A statement on the feedback received on the draft Directions is provided in the Annex. 3. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has today issued the final Directions as given be

◆ medium 2d ago RBI notification

The Reserve Bank of India had on February 13, 2026, issued the draft Circular on the revised guidelines of the Lead Bank Scheme, seeking feedback from the public. 2. Feedback received on the draft circular has been examined and necessary modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final guidelines. A statement on the key items of feedback received on the draft circular and action taken is provided in the Annex. 3. The revised Circular on the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) has been issued today.

▲ high 2d ago RBI legislation

1. Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets* (₹ Crore) Item 2025 2026 Variation Jun. 13 Jun. 05 Jun. 12 Week Year 1 2 3 4 5 4 Loans and Advances           4.1 Central Government 0 0 0 0 0 4.2 State Governments 15962 28330 18770 -9560 2808 * Data are provisional; difference, if any, is due to rounding off. 2. Foreign Exchange Reserves* Item As on Jun. 12, 2026 Variation over Week End-March 2026 Year ₹ Cr. US$ Mn. ₹ Cr. US$ Mn. ₹ Cr. US$ Mn. &

◆ medium 2d ago RBI policy

[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The sixty first meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under Section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held during June 3 to 5, 2026. 2. The meeting was chaired by Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor and was attended by all the members – Dr. Nagesh Kumar, Director and Chief Executive, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi; Shri Saugata Bhattacharya, Economist, Mumbai; Professor R

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Karnataka government has appointed advocates Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani as the Additional Advocate General for Karnataka to conduct its cases before the Supreme Court. Omar Hoda has previously served as the Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh in the Supreme Court. Kunal Vajani has practiced law for two decades and was most recently managing partner at Fox & Mandal before establishing his own practice. [Read Notification]Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani appointed Additiona

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a case alleging that he shared a morphed image of a protest staged by leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) [D K Shivakumar v. State of Karnataka].Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed Shivakumar's petition and set aside the proceedings initiated against him.Justice M NagaprasannaAppearing for Shivakumar, Advocate HV Praveen Gowda contended that offences under Sections 153A,

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Supreme Court recently held that a homebuyer can claim compensation for delayed delivery of a flat even after taking possession of the property [TKA Padmanabhan v. Abhiyan Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd]. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana said that mere possession does not extinguish the right of the homebuyer to seek compensation for delayed delivery. It restored a consumer complaint that had been referred to arbitration without being decided on merits.“The subsequent rece

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench legislation

The Bombay High Court recently reiterated that even a potentially perverse finding in an international commercial arbitration (ICA) award cannot be interfered with by a court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act [Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd v. Sapura Fabrication SDN BHD].Justice Sandeep Marne made the observation while rejecting a plea by the government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) challenging a multi‑million dollar arbitral award in favour of Malaysian contr

● critical 2d ago Bar&Bench legislation

The Indian National Congress (Maharashtra unit) and the Communist Party of India have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, 2025. [Indian National Congress (Maharashtra State) & Ors v. State of Maharashtra & Ors]As per the notification, the Act claims to provide “effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of Left Wing Extremist organizations or similar organizations and for matters connected to it

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Bombay High Court has restrained a hacker group from disclosing any data related to children studying in educational institutions run by a charitable trust. [XYZ Charitable Trust and Anr v. FulcrumSec and Ors]The Trust moved the Court after the hacker group FulcrumSec threatened to release the data in case its demand of $750,000 was not met. In an order passed on June 12, Justice Arif S Doctor said that disclosure of the hacked information would be harmful for the children.“The disclosure of

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench research

The Central government on Friday told the Delhi High Court that the social media posts and reports of over 75 judges and Union ministers travelling to London to participate in a Badminton event are "completely false and misleading".Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appeared for the government and argued that the photographs circulating on social media depicting Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath and Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kiren Rijiju playing badminton are f

▲ high 2d ago Bar&Bench scheme

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently held that academic regulations cannot be applied in a manner that ignores the biological and social realities faced by women students, particularly in cases involving pregnancy and motherhood. [Sangeetha v. Registrar]Justice Hemant Chandangoudar made the observation while granting relief to an LL.M. student of Madurai Government Law College who was denied permission to submit her dissertation after the expiry of the time prescribed under the “N

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

NyayAssist, a Mumbai-based artificial intelligence platform built for India’s advocates, law firms and law schools, has begun rolling out more than ten major upgrades to its platform through June. The company says the release is not a feature sprint, but a measured effort to strengthen the one thing legal technology cannot do without: trust.On June 3, 2026, the Supreme Court of India published draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026, prepared under the aegis of its A

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought a response from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to a bail plea filed by former Hassan Member of Parliament (MP) Prajwal Revanna in connection with a case involving allegations that he coerced a woman into appearing nude during video calls [Prajwal Revanna Vs State of Karnataka].Justice M Nagaprasanna has issued notice to the SIT which is investigating the matter. The Court directed the SIT to file its objections and listed the case next on July 3.Just

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Supreme Court on Friday held that the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right, and will take priority over the movement of vehicles [Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz & Anr. v P Ayyappan & Ors.].A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice AS Chandurkar noted this right flows from the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 19 (which includes freedom of movement) and 21 (right to personal rights and liberty) of the Constitution.Framing pedestrian access as a constitut

● critical 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

While upholding the Central government's decision to temporarily block Telegram, the Delhi High Court on Friday ruled that the government can block access to an entire application or a platform under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). The provision lays down the procedure for blocking public access to any "information" through any computer resource in the interests of national security, sovereignty, public order, or related concerns, following prescribed procedures and

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Delhi High Court recently observed that it cannot invoke its writ jurisdiction to issue directions to dictate how the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) lists cases [Anuj Goyal Vs NCLT].The Court made the observation while dismissing a petition filed by a homebuyer seeking the early listing of an application filed by him before the Principal Bench of the NCLT to transfer a case pending before the Chandigarh NCLT. Justice Tejas Karia noted that the homebuyer had not challenged any order pas

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The West Bengal government on Friday told the Calcutta High Court that the participation of State employees in the International Yoga Day programme on June 21 in Kolkata is not mandatory. The State Coordination Committee of the West Bengal Government Employees had moved the Court challenging the Chief Secretary's order asking all officers and employees of the State government to participate in the International Yoga Day Programme on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged corruption in the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote held on May 13 in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by current Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, emerged victorious. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said that the plea was filed without any reliable material."Dismissed. Plea is based on vague, wild and casual allegations without any relia

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Supreme Court has taken note of the absence of adequately equipped ladies' Bar rooms across courts in the country and proposed setting up a fund to financially support young advocates during their early years of practice.A Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana was hearing a plea filed by a group of women advocates practising across courts in the country, raising concerns about the accessibility, inclusiveness and long-term sustainability of women lawyers in the legal profession.CJI Su

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has approached the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of fake news that several dozen judges participated in a government-sponsored badminton tournament in London earlier this month. Senior Advocate Apoorv Kurup mentioned the matter before Justice Tejas Karia for urgent listing today. Kurup said that the viral fake news that judges allegedly participated in a badminton tournament in London is becoming viral day by day and gives the sport

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Central government's decision to temporarily ban the instant messaging platform Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-exams.Justice Tejas Karia pronounced the verdict this morning."R1 (Government) was empowered under Section 69A to direct blocking of access to Telegram. Test of proportionality is satisfied ... The government's measures are least restrictive. It cannot be held that the order is disproporti

◆ medium 2d ago Bar&Bench policy

A single judge Bench of the Karnataka High Court has referred to a larger Bench the question of whether disputes arising out of Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) for residential projects between individuals can be treated as commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 [D Arun Reddy v Muni Reddy].Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju noted that there were conflicting decisions of coordinate Benches on whether such JDAs fall within the expression “construction and infrastructure contracts” un

▲ high 3d ago RBI scheme

Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auction to be held on June 19, 2026 (Friday). As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under: (₹ crore) Security Notified Amount MUC amount per PD Minimu

◆ medium 3d ago CPPR research

Kerala Public Transport Fares require a permanent regulator to ensure transparent fare revisions, evidence-based decisions, and long-term transport sustainability. The post Kerala Public Transport Fares: D Dhanuraj Calls for a Permanent Fare Regulatory Authority appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

Kimbal Private Limited has raised $22 million from a Series B fundraise led by GEF Capital Partners, with participation from Niveshaay Sambhav Fund.Trilegal advised Kimbal on this fundraise.The Corporate Practice team was led by Sanjam Arora (Partner), and comprised Anamika Ray (Counsel), Jagrati Gupta (Counsel) and Vagmita Tiwari (Associate).The Capital Markets team consisted of Vijay Parthasarathi (Partner) and Saurav Das (Senior Associate).Sanjam Arora, Vijay ParthasarathiFounded in 2011 by A

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

Doms Industries Limited has acquired the worldwide rights to the ‘Reynolds’ brand and other identified assets, contracts, employees and liabilities from Reynolds Pens India and five other entities (all subsidiaries of Newell Brands Inc.) for $3.7 million.Khaitan & Co advised DOMS on this acquisition. The Firm advised throughout the transaction lifecycle, from the term sheet stage and due diligence process to the drafting, negotiation, and finalisation of the transaction documents.The transac

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench legislation

The Second National Commission on Labour (“Commission”), which submitted its report in June 2002 had first recommended the consolidation of 29 central labour laws. The changing nature of employment relationships, rapid industrialization, growth of the service sector, increasing formalisation of the economy, and the need to improve the ease of doing business necessitated overhaul of the existing labour laws framework. Accordingly, the Commission recommended consolidation and rationalization of la

▲ high 3d ago Bar&Bench legislation

SpaceX’s $75 billion initial public offering (IPO) went through without the company naming a General Counsel in its filings.SpaceX disclosed legal fees and expenses of $25.5 million in connection with the offering. This translates to approximately ₹240.9 crore at present exchange rates.The figure is a combined amount for legal fees and expenses and does not disclose how much was paid to each law firm.The IPO involved the sale of 555.6 million shares of Class A common stock at $135 per share, rai

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Bar Association of India (BAI) has moved the Supreme Court seeking the creation of an Aadhaar-like national digital registry for lawyers, aimed at enabling real-time verification of advocates’ credentials and curbing the rise of fake legal practitioners [Bar Association of India & Anr. v Union of India & Ors.].The BAI's plea has proposed the establishment of a National Digital Registry for the Legal Profession of India (NDRLP), a centralised, technology-driven database assigning each

▲ high 3d ago Bar&Bench scheme

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday questioned Kolkata police’s decision to close the Red Road and other adjoining roads in West Bengal for vehicular traffic ahead of the International Yoga Day celebrations in the city.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the national event on June 21. The closure of the road due to security reasons has been challenged by All India Lawyers Union. At the outset of the hearing, Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya remarked that the programme was apoliti

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

A Bengaluru civil court has directed social media platforms X Corp (formerly Twitter), Google LLC and Meta to block allegedly defamatory content about Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party president Konidala Pawan Kalyan.The order was passed on June 11 by XVI Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge Mohammed Moinuddin. The court directed the social media platforms and all persons acting through them not to publish, republish, broadcast, transmit, upload or display statements, a

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a church near a 100-year-old Mariyamman temple in Coimbatore, after observing that mala fide intentions could not be ruled out if a large church was proposed in the vicinity of the temple [Balasubramaniyam Vs Collector].A Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan passed the interim order on May 29 in a writ petition filed by Balasubramaniyam N, a resident of Kalapatti in Coimbatore. The Court observed that the dispute involve

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

The High Court of Jharkhand has designated 10 lawyers as Senior Advocates. The designations were approved by Chief Justice and other judges in a Full Court meeting held on June 17. The advocates that have been conferred the senior gown are:Jitendra S Singh Darshana Poddar Mishra Dr Hasnain Waris Prashant Pallav Amar Kumar Sinha Indrani Sen Choudhary Amit Kumar Das Rajiv Sinha Rajendra Krishna Kalyan Roy[Read Notification]

◆ medium 3d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Bombay High Court has upheld the a fishermen's cooperative society's to dismiss a driver accused of making vulgar and disparaging remarks against women of the Koli fishing community [Uttan Machimar and Vahatuk Sahakari Society Ltd. and Anr. v. Nitin Jaywant Mhatre].Justice Sandeep V Marne held that the driver's conduct amounted to grave misconduct and that his dismissal did not merit any monetary compensation.The order came in a plea filed by the Uttan Machimar and Vahatuk Sahakari Society c

◆ medium 3d ago RBI notification

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 15, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Chitradurga District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Chitradurga, Karnataka (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exerci

● critical 3d ago The Hindu policy

Speculation of a fresh rebellion within Shiv Sena (UBT) intensified after six Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi. The party had issued a mandatory whip, and the absence of the MPs has fueled rumours of a possible switch to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. Party leaders have warned of disciplinary and legal action, while Congress has accused the BJP of engineering defections for political gain. The political battle over the alleged “Operation Tiger” h

◆ medium 3d ago CPPR budget

As Kerala’s new government presents its first Budget, this article argues that the state cannot compete through subsidies alone. Instead, Kerala must build a credible investment ecosystem based on regulatory certainty, labour flexibility, innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and quality of life […] The post Not another subsidy package — Kerala needs a blueprint for 2030 appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

◆ medium 3d ago TRAI legislation

Consumer Awareness Programm at Shikaripura, Shimoga, Karnataka by Coordinated Action of Consumer & Voluntary Organisations of Karnataka sudershangn Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:30 Date Sat, 06/27/2026 - 12:00 District Shikaripura, Shivamogga, Karnataka Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Sat, 06/27/2026 - 11:30 Programme Category CAP by CAG's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Somasekhar V K Contact person Email caocvo@gmail.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Kumadvathi Col

◆ medium 4d ago Bar&Bench policy

Spotlight is a series where we shine the, well, spotlight on members of the legal fraternity who made the news over the past week.This past week, the spotlight was on Delhi High Court Justice Neena Bansal Krishna for more than a couple of reasons.In a judgment passed on May 29 but made available last week, Justice Krishna quashed an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a foreign direct investment (FDI) case. The judgment was p

◆ medium 4d ago The Hindu legislation

As part of undercover operation titled Operation Food Safety, anti-corruption sleuths set up staged scenarios, posing as black marketeers seeking to purchase subsidised food grains from randomly chosen National Food Security Act (NFSA) warehouses and ration shops at at prices significantly below market rates

◆ medium 4d ago RBI policy

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Gauhati Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Guwahati vide Directive No.GWH.DOS.ADM.No.S233/01-10-101/2025-2026 dated December 17, 2025 for a period of six months up to close of business on June 17, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June

◆ medium 4d ago Bar&Bench policy

Members of the Cultural Committee (CC) and the Debate and Discussion Committee (DDC) at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow have collectively resigned over a restructuring of student committees for the session 2026-27.All members of the Cultural Committee, except for three newly appointed office bearers who had no prior association with the committee, have resigned, students familiar with the matter told Bar & Bench. Most members of the DDC have also resigned, the

◆ medium 4d ago Bar&Bench policy

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited has raised $60 million from a fundraise co-led by Sherpalo Ventures and GIC, with participation from funds manage by BlackRock, founders of Greenko Group, Arkam Ventures, Playbook Partners and the Shanghvi Family Office.Trilegal advised Skyroot on this fundraise.The transaction team was led by Vishruta Kaul (Partner) and consisted of Bhavya Vatsa (Counsel), Advaye Sawhny (Senior Associate) and Saksham Gadia (Associate).Vishruta KaulTT&A advised investor Play

◆ medium 4d ago TRAI legislation

Consumer Outreach Program at Kurukshetra (Haryana) by TRAI Regional Office, Jaipur ypjaipur Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:51 Date Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:00 District Kurukshetra Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Tue, 06/30/2026 - 11:00 Programme Category COP By TRAI Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Sh. Sanjiv Meena, SRO Contact person Email sro2.jaipur@trai.gov.in Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Senior Citizens Forum, Senior Citizen Centre, Kurukshetra, Haryana Event From Consum

◆ medium 5d ago The Hindu policy

In a Facebook post, the first-time MLA from Perambra says that while attending public functions was part of her responsibilities as a people’s representative, there has been a growing trend of individuals entering events in the name of media and filming without proper authorisation or identification

◆ medium 5d ago TRAI policy

List of FTA Channels, permitted by MIB (as available on Broadcast Seva) (As on15.06.2026) Tanya Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:42 Attachment List of FTA Channels, permitted by MIB (as available on Broadcast Seva) (As on15.06.2026).xlsx (46.58 KB) File List of FTA Channels, permitted by MIB (as available on Broadcast Seva) (As on15.06.2026)new.pdf (464.52 KB)

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Rajasthan High Court recently ordered disciplinary inquiry against a tehsildar for failing to release a man from civil custody despite his suspension of sentence in a land encroachment case.A Division Bench of Justice Farjand Ali and Justice Sunil Beniwal also directed the officer to pay a compensation of ₹2 lakh to the detainee, who has since been released from custody. The Court said that the State shall not pay the amount in any manner.The inquiry has been ordered to find out whether tehs

▲ high 5d ago Bar&Bench scheme

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Central and State governments as well as the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition seeking directions to ensure that Aadhaar is used solely as proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address or date of birth.A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana issued notice on the petition filed by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay.CJI Surya Kant and Justice V MohanaThe petition contends that the c

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister of the State, terming it a 'frivolous' petition filed merely to seek publicity. [Mangalappa v. State of Karnataka]A Bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice KS Hemalekha directed the petitioner, Hubballi resident Mangalappa, to deposit costs of ₹50,000 with the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within two weeks.Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru an

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench research

Ankit Singal Advocates is looking hire Associate and Senior Associate in Delhi.Number of Positions & PQE:Associate (1-3 years) - TwoSenior Associate (4-5 years) - OneQualification: LL.B.Location: New DelhiJob DescriptionAnkit Singal Advocates is inviting applications from advocates skilled in drafting and court craft to join our Dispute Resolution team.Strong drafting and research skills with knowledge of Company, Insolvency and Commercial laws is a must.Experience of appearing bef

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench research

The Supreme Court on June 12 declined to come to the rescue of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, who was prevented from contesting the Rajya Sabha elections due to non-disclosure of a private criminal complaint that was pending against her before a Hyderabad court.Following the rejection of Natarajan’s nomination papers by the returning officer, three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates were elected unopposed to vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh. Natarajan can challenge the BJP c

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench policy

Trademark law protects marks that identify the uniqueness of goods or services. A trademark helps consumers recognise that a particular product comes from a particular business. In India, trademarks are governed mainly by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. One of the most important questions in trademark disputes is: who has the better right over a mark - the person who applied first or the person who used the mark first in the market?This issue was recently discussed in the matter of Parle Products Pri

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench policy

As the digital advertising landscape becomes increasingly competitive, the boundary between fair competition and trademark infringement has become blurred. A post-trial final judgment of the Delhi High Court passed in two suits filed by Hindware addresses a fundamental and contentious issue in this domain: Can an advertising platform legally auction a registered, coined and distinctive trademark to the proprietor's direct competitors for use as a backend keyword? This landmark ruling answers tha

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench policy

Distinct Origins Private Limited, dba Manam Chocolate, has raised $9 million from a fundraise led by Omnivore Agritech & Climate Sustainability Fund 3, with participation from Tur mor consortium.DSK Legal advised lead investor Omnivore on this fundraise. The Firm assisted in conducting due diligence on the Company; drafting of Share Subscription Agreements and Shareholders’ Agreement; assistance in drafting of all documents for completion of conditions precedent and

▲ high 5d ago Bar&Bench policy

Continuum Green Energy Limited has executed definitive agreements pursuant to which Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., a major Japanese electric utility, through its affiliate, will invest ₹1,350 crores (~$145 million) in Continuum through a combination of primary subscription and secondary acquisition of equity shares.JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised Continuum Green Energy on this transaction.The transaction was led by Rashi Saraf (Partner) and Vinit Patwari (Partner), with support from Mart

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Karnataka High Court on Monday refused to interfere with disciplinary action recommended by the Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) against Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) Secretary Shivakumar CL [Shivakumar CL v. State Information Commissioner and another].Justice Suraj Govindaraj observed that the officer's conduct deserved to be deprecated and that the Court would not permit any attempt to "hoodwink" it.The judge dismissed Shivakumar's petition challenging the KIC's orders which

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench notification

Following a recent change in the Congress-led State government's leadership, the Karnataka government has notified the appointment of new law officers to represent it before the High Court. According to government notifications, 42 Additional Government Advocates (AGAs) and 27 High Court Government Pleaders (HCGPs) have been appointed to represent the State before the Principal Bench of the Karnataka High Court. Of the 42 AGAs, 16 are women, while 10 women feature among the 27 HCGPs.The appointm

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench notification

The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging a compromise decree nearly three years after it was recorded, holding that the litigant had abused the process of law by seeking to resile from a settlement after having accepted its benefits [Chethan Kumar Vs K L Jayaraj and others].Justice Suraj Govindaraj imposed costs of ₹25,000 on the petitioner to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) within four weeks. The Court further ordered that if the amount

▲ high 5d ago RBI policy

The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on June 16, 2026, is as under: (Amount in ₹ Crore)   ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2032 ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2042 ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2056 ASSAM SGS 2036 Notified Amount 1000 1800 1800 1000 Tenor 6 -Years Re-issue of 7.79% ANDHRA SGS 2042 issued on 22-APR-2026 Re-issue of 7.81% ANDHRA SGS 2056 issued on 22-APR-2026 10 -Years Competitive Bids Received         (i) No. 52 83 37 46 (ii) Amount 3545 3905 4380 1730 Cut-off

▲ high 5d ago RBI policy

Sr. No State/UT Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Price (₹)/ Yield (%) Tenor (Year) 1. Andhra Pradesh 1000 1000 7.28 06 1800 1800 99.81/7.8094 Re-issue of 7.79% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2042, issued on April 22, 2026 1800 1800 100.05/7.8043 Re-issue of 7.81% Andhra Pradesh SGS 2056, issued on April 22, 2026 2. Assam 1000 1000 7.66 10 3. Gujarat* 1000 1000 7.39 08 1000 - - 12 4. Jammu and Kashmir 500 500 100.06/7.8043 Re-issue of 7.81% Jammu and Kashmir S

▲ high 5d ago The Hindu research

The report says the headline debt figure of ₹10 lakh crore in 2025-26 captures only the State’s direct borrowings through market loans, institutional debt, and public account liabilities; it does not capture the borrowings of the PSUs, statutory boards, and special purpose vehicles that the State guarantees or implicitly supports

◆ medium 5d ago CPPR policy

This policy brief examines the legal and regulatory barriers that prevent shared Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) services, such as shared autorickshaws and motor cabs, from operating within Andhra Pradesh’s existing transport framework. It analyses how the traditional distinction between stage […] The post Why Shared Mobility Services Cannot Legally Operate in Andhra Pradesh: Policy Pathways for Integrating Shared IPT into the Legal Framework appeared first on Centre for Public Policy

◆ medium 5d ago TRAI legislation

Consumer Outreach Programme at Husnabad by TRAI Regional Office, Hyderabad akulakishtaiah Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:25 Date Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:00 District Siddipet Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:30 Programme Category COP By TRAI Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Kishtaiah Consultanat Contact person Email akula.kishtaiah@trai.gov.in Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Vysya Bhavan Husnabad Event From Consumer Awareness ( In House ) Contact person phone

◆ medium 5d ago TRAI legislation

Consumer Outreach Program at Samastipur (Bihar) by TRAI Regional Office, Kolkata srokolkata Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:26 Date Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:00 District Samastipur Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Tue, 06/30/2026 - 10:00 Programme Category COP By TRAI Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Mr. Saswata Dasgupta, Consultant Contact person Email saswat.dasgupta@trai.gov.in Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Hotel Anand International, Dist- Samastipur, Bihar Event From Consumer

◆ medium 5d ago Bar&Bench policy

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday declared the arrest of Gameskraft founders Deepak Singh, Vikas Taneja, and Prithviraj Singh by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to be illegal and directed their release from jail [Deepak Singh v Directorate of Enforcement and connected matters].Justice M Nagaprasanna pronounced the verdict today. "Writ petitions are allowed. Arrest of these petitioners is declared contrary to law. As a consequence thereof the petitioners shall be set at liberty forthwith. T

◆ medium 6d ago RBI notification

Under the statutory powers conferred upon it by Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act), RBI had issued various directions for operation of a Payment System. Today, RBI has issued Master Directions on Authorisation to operate a Payment System which consolidates instructions issued through following circulars/ guidelines, and comes into effect immediately: Computation of Net-worth dated January 16, 2015. Guidelines for Voluntary Surrender of Certificate of Authorisation dated May 12, 2

◆ medium 6d ago RBI legislation

As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 6, 2026, the Reserve Bank had issued the draft Reserve Bank of India (Responsible Business Conduct) Amendment Directions, 2026 on February 11, 2026 for seeking feedback from stakeholders. The draft Amendment Directions proposed to have comprehensive instructions on advertising, marketing and sale of financial products and services (including third-party products and services) by banks and NBFCs, which included

◆ medium 6d ago RBI notification

In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated April 13, 2020 (SGB 2020-21 Series-III-Issue date June 16, 2020) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the next due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on June 16, 2026. 2. Further, the redemption price of SGB shall be based on simple average of closing price

◆ medium 6d ago RBI policy

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Valsad, Gujarat vide Directive No.AMD.DOS.SSM.No.S831/11-03-153/2025-2026 dated December 17, 2025, for a period of six months up to close of business on June 18, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of busine

▲ high 6d ago RBI policy

A. Source Security 6.79% GS 2027 6.64% GS 2027 8.60% GS 2028 7.37% GS 2028 B. Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 4,000 4,000 3,000 4,000 Destination Security 7.50% GS 2034 6.67% GS 2035 6.22% GS 2035 6.92% GS 2039 C. i. No. of offers received 13 4 17 22 ii. Total amount of Source Security offered (Face value, in ₹ crore) 6,075.966 4,437.714 4,336.032 5,390.296 iii. No. of offers accepted 4 1 2 21 iv. Total amount of source security accepted (Face value, in ₹ crore) 1,347.901 170.620

◆ medium 6d ago The Hindu research

Quoting the 2025-2026 report of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the highest decision-making body of the RSS, Home Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the organisation has significant footprint in Karnataka, with 4,127 daily shakhas, 1,389 weekly milans, and 60 monthly mandalis

● 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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