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The Supreme Court has drawn a clear boundary between settlement and adjudication in Lok Adalat proceedings, particularly where competing claimants assert rights over land acquisition compensation. In Singapogu Babu Rao & Ors. v. Special Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) & Ors., 2026 INSC 888, the dispute was not merely about the quantum of compensation but about

Whether an educational certificate is sufficient to establish eligibility does not depend merely on the candidate having completed the relevant course. Where the governing conditions specifically require a qualification or certificate to be recognised by the Government, the status of the institution issuing that certificate becomes equally significant. The Patna High Court considered this issue

In Rehana Khan v. Rizwan Siddiquee, Civil Appeal No. 12256 of 2025 along with connected case, a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay Bishnoi upheld the disciplinary action taken against an advocate who had appeared on television and spoken about communications and information exchanged with his former client. The Court

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur organised a panel discussion on “Understanding Journalism Today” on August 21, 2026, bringing together senior media professionals to discuss the changing nature of journalism, ethical challenges, press freedom, misinformation and the responsibilities of journalists in the digital age. Panel Discussion on the Changing Landscape of Journalism The programme was

In a significant ruling concerning recruitment to the subordinate judiciary, the Supreme Court of India has modified its 2025 judgment requiring three years of practice at the Bar before a candidate could appear for recruitment as a Civil Judge (Junior Division). The Court has now devised a new framework under which, after the transitional period,

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July 28, 2026 marked eight years of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP). Launched under the National Health Mission, the program aims to eliminate Hepatitis C from India by 2030 through free testing and access to generic versions of direct acting-antivirals (DAAs). One of the most effective drugs for curing patients of Hepatitis C

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are organising the 25th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law 2026 in physical mode from 20–22 November 2026. Institutions may nominate a team comprising three students and a coach/teacher. The registration form must reach ISIL

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi, is inviting law teachers, policy makers, government officers, lawyers and students to participate in its 52nd Annual Conference, scheduled to be held on October 31–November 1, 2026 at the ISIL premises. Those interested in participating as panellists must submit their abstracts by August 28, 2026, while

Kerala Law Academy Moot Court Society (KLA MCS) and IQAC, Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram are organising the 26th Kerala Law Academy National Client Consulting Competition 2026 in a hybrid format. The competition will be held virtually on October 6, 2026, followed by offline advanced rounds from November 12–14, 2026. Interested teams must complete