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Married Man’s Live-In Relationship Not a Crime: Allahabad High Court

A Division Bench rules that consensual adult cohabitation cannot be prosecuted under criminal law, drawing a firm line between legal provisions and social morality. Case at a Glance Case Title…

NALSA Debuts Pilot Project to Foster “Litigation-Free” Rural India in Baghpat

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has officially launched an ambitious pilot project titled “Community Mediation: Towards a Litigation-Free Rural India.” The initiative kicked off in the Baghpat district of…

Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Bail Plea Delays in High Courts

The Supreme Court has expressed strong disappointment over the long delays in deciding bail and anticipatory bail applications across several High Courts. A bench led by Chief Justice of India…

“AI Can’t Replace Judge or Lawyers”: Justice C.M. Joshi Shares Future Vision at Karnataka High Court Farewell

On Friday, the Karnataka High Court bid farewell to Justice Chandrashekar Mrutyunjaya Joshi. In his retirement speech, the judge gave a powerful message to the legal community about the rise…

Ego in Uniform: When Paracetamol Became a “Narcotic”

"The liberty of a citizen cannot be sacrificed at the altar of a policeman's ego." — Punjab & Haryana High Court Introduction: On June 24, 2024, a simple drive home…

Arbitration Commences with Section 21 Notice, Not Section 11 Petition | SC Clarifies Statutory Commencement

Case Title: Regenta Hotels Private Limited v. M/s Hotel Grand Centre Point & Ors. Court: Supreme Court of India Citation: 2026 INSC 32 Bench: Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine…