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Register Or Not? Madras High Court

'A roof over your head' has always been described as a core necessity for every individual. The importance of housing is evinced from the fact t…

Supreme Court Asks Karnataka To Comply With Cauvery Authority

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Karnataka to comply with the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the release of…

LiveLaw Andhra Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: 10 August - 16 August, 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 183– 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 189 Nominal Index

Siblings-In-Law Can Claim Accident Compensation As Dependents If Financial Dependency Is Proved: Sikkim High Court

The Sikkim High Court has held that siblings-in-law of a deceased can be treated as dependents for the purpose of claiming compensation under th…

Supreme Court Declares August 27 Holiday; August 22 To Be Working Day Instead

The Supreme Court has declared August 27, 2026 (Thursday) a holiday for the Court and its Registry following a request from the Supreme Court Ad…

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Recap: 12 Bills Passed, Mostly Without Debate

The 2026 Monsoon Session of the Parliament which commenced on July 20 and culminated on Thursday (August 13) witnessed the passing of 12 Bills w…

Liability In Black Box: Piercing Algorithmic Veil

An automated system can determine whether a person receives a loan, progresses in a job application or retains access to welfare. In a 2024 audi…

BCI Chairman Drops Inquiry Against NALSAR 2026 Batch After Backlash

Manan Kumar Mishra said that the decision is taken after considering the responses of Senior Advocates, Bar Members and public-spirited citizens.

CJI Surya Kant Launches Book On Mediation Movement In India, Highlights Need To Bridge Gap Between Law And Practice

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on July 18, 2026 launched The Mediation Movement in India at Chandigarh, a book edited by Prof. (Dr.) Seema Gu…

Denial Of Maintenance Forcing Wife Into Destitution Violates Her Right To Live With Dignity Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court last week observed that denial of maintenance, forcing the wife into destitution, violates the constitutional guarantee…

'Litigants Force Adjournments, Then Criticize Courts For Delays': Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC said litigants often force adjournments and then take to social media to criticize courts for delays, calling the practice an old m…

Calcutta High Court Permits Jamiat-E-Ulama Rally Against Removal Of Loudspeakers From Mosques, Caps Attendance At 750

The Calcutta High Court on Monday permitted Jamiat-e-Ulama to hold a protest rally in Kolkata against the removal of loudspeakers from mosques.J…

US Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Gautam Adani, Says Justice Dept Decision To Drop Prosecution Is Unusual

A US federal court has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, following the US Justice Department

Footpaths, Freedom And Livelihood: Reconciling Right To Walk With Right To Vending

The Supreme Court, in Maniyar Iliyaz v. P. Ayyappan & Ors., has recognised the right to walk as an fundamental right of the Constitution. By ele…

Senior Advocate Sukumar Pattjoshi Files Nomination To Contest For Supreme Court Bar Association President Election

Senior Advocate Sukumar Pattjoshi has filed nomination to contest for the post of Supreme Court Bar Association President in the upcoming...

Flat Fine Fallacy: How Jan Vishwas Betrays Equality It Promised

On 2nd April, 2026, the Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, (“the 2026 Act”) with the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sab…

LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citations 341 - 504]

Citations 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 341 to 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 504ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Understanding Of Law At An All-Time Low: Allahabad High Cou…

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Advocates

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a writ petition filed by two advocates challenging the Gujarat High Court