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Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Receives Bomb Threat Email Ahead of Independence Day; Security Intensified
The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat through email on Friday, prompting an immediate security response, including the deployment of bomb disposal squads and sniffer dog teams ahead of Independence Day.
Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Receives Bomb Threat Email Ahead of Independence Day; Security Intensified
14 Aug 2026 • 09:10 am
The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat through email on Friday, prompting an immediate security response, including the deployment of bomb disposal squads and sniffer dog teams ahead of Independence Day.
Legal Education
NALSAR VC To Place BCI's Inquiry Direction Over CJI Convocation Invite Before Executive Council
14 Aug 2026 • 05:30 am
NALSAR University's Vice-Chancellor has said that the Bar Council of India's direction seeking an inquiry into the controversy surrounding the proposed invitation to CJI Surya Kant for the university's convocation will be placed before the Executive Council.
Judicial Inquiry
Judges' Inquiry Panel Finds All Three Charges Proved Against Justice Yashwant Varma; Unexplained Cash and Evidence Disturbance Cited
12 Aug 2026 • 01:00 pm
The statutory Judges' Inquiry Committee has found all three charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proved, holding that he failed to satisfactorily explain the presence of cash at his official residence and failed to ensure the preservation of material evidence.
Bar Council of India
BCI Issues Digital Ethics Guidelines Restricting Lawyers' Social Media Content and Courtroom Videos
31 Jul 2026 • 07:30 am
The Bar Council of India has issued comprehensive guidelines regulating the digital conduct of advocates, law students and legal interns, restricting reels, promotional videos and recordings from court premises while promoting responsible legal education online.
Legislation
BCI Releases Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Proposing Recognition of Law Firms and Regulated Entry of Foreign Lawyers
31 Jul 2026 • 06:45 am
The Bar Council of India has released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for public consultation, proposing statutory recognition of law firms, advocate welfare reforms, greater representation for women, and a regulated framework for foreign lawyers.
Legislation
Assam Assembly Clears Uniform Civil Code Bill Focused on Registration and Legal Records of Family Relations
14 Jul 2026 • 04:45 am
The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed a Uniform Civil Code Bill introducing a common civil framework for marriage, divorce, succession and domestic relationships, with a strong focus on registration and legal documentation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
MP High Court Refuses to Halt Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judge Facing Misconduct Allegations
8 Jul 2026 • 08:00 am
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that disciplinary proceedings against a judicial officer need not be stayed merely because a parallel criminal prosecution is pending.
Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to 2020 Bengaluru Riots Accused After Five Years in Custody
8 Jul 2026 • 06:30 am
The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to an accused in the 2020 Bengaluru riots case after considering his prolonged incarceration, parity with co-accused and the likely delay in conclusion of the trial.
Madras High Court
Madras High Court Orders Re-Export of Illegal Waste Imports, Calls 'Waste Colonialism' Unacceptable
8 Jul 2026 • 05:45 am
The Madras High Court has held that illegally imported foreign municipal waste must be returned to its country of origin, observing that India cannot become a dumping ground for waste generated by other nations.
Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Accused in 2008 Delhi Blasts Case, Cites National Security
8 Jul 2026 • 04:00 am
The Delhi High Court has refused bail to an accused in the 2008 Delhi serial blasts case, holding that national security and the sovereignty of the country outweigh personal liberty where the two are in conflict.