The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued the first corrigendum to Advertisement No. 02 of 2026-27 regarding the recruitment of Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Odisha Judicial Service for the year 2025. As per the notice dated 30 May 2026, the application process has been extended until further instructions, and the Preliminary Examination
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Are Smartphones Becoming Virtual Gambling Houses? Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Online Gaming Addiction
The rapid expansion of digital technology has transformed smartphones into indispensable tools for communication, education, entertainment, and commerce. However, this technological revolution has also created new challenges. One of the most pressing concerns is the proliferation of online gaming and betting applications that allow users to gamble from virtually anywhere. Recognising the growing social consequences
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INTRODUCTION The recent Judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the Twisha Sharma case has attracted significant public attention. The case relates to the death of a 33-year-old woman within a few months of her marriage and allegations of dowry harassment, forced abortion and cruelty by her husband and in-laws. While the merits of
... Continue Reading.CLAT PG Mock Legal Practice Questions April 2026
Legal Bites presents the CLAT PG Mock Legal Practice Questions – April 2026, carefully designed to sharpen your preparation strategy and elevate your legal aptitude for the upcoming examination. In today’s highly competitive landscape, where question patterns are becoming increasingly dynamic and judgment-centric, consistent practice with well-curated, concept-driven questions is indispensable. While preparing this mock
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT URGES TO BRING ‘ROMEO-JULIET’ CLAUSE IN POCSO ACT TO SHIELD CONSENSUAL ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS FROM PROSECUTION
INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a budding period in the life of a human being, marked by profound physical, emotional and psychological developments that are crucial for growth and education, ultimately shaping a well-rounded individual. This formative stage also encompasses experiences such as young love and early sexual awareness, which are natural aspects of adolescent development. In
... Continue Reading.Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Denied Solely Because a Daughter Is Married: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment reinforcing gender equality and constitutional morality, the Supreme Court of India in Kulsum Nisha v. State of U.P. & Ors. (2026 INSC 617) held that a married daughter cannot be denied compassionate appointment merely on the ground of her marital status. The Court declared that dependency and financial need, not marriage,
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT SEEKS ACTION AGAINST ERRANT OFFICERS FOR LOSS OF RECORDS IN 19 YEAR GUJARAT POLICE CASE
INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India reviewed a case regarding a prolonged two-decade delay in the investigation of a Criminal Complaint in Sahil Abdulsattar Mansuri & Ors. v. Safimahamad Fafirbhai Mansuri & Ors, 2026 INSC 626, which was decided on June 4, 2026. The Apex Court, through Hon’ble Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George
... Continue Reading.FAIR TRIAL REMAINS PARAMOUNT, EVEN IN OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT CASES
In a recent Judgment, V.K. Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr., 2026 INSC 614, the Supreme Court dealt with an important issue concerning the rights of an accused person facing prosecution under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. The Judgment examines the balance between two competing concerns; national security on one hand and the
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Introduction The Apex Court in the case of Director of Mines and Geology v. M/s BMM Ispat Ltd. & Anr. 2026 INSC 627, decided on June 4, 2026, by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, held that royalty on minerals governed under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 will be
... Continue Reading.Two-Decade Delay in Criminal Probe Draws Supreme Court’s Sharp Rebuke
The Supreme Court of India has once again reaffirmed that delay in criminal investigations strikes at the heart of the justice delivery system. In a strongly worded order delivered on 4 June 2026 in Sahil Abdulsattar Mansuri & Ors. v. Safimahamad Fafirbhai Mansuri & Ors. (2026 INSC 626), the Court expressed serious concern over an
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