The UGC has barred NALSAR University of Law from offering ODL programmes, citing non-compliance with the UGC Regulations, 2020, due to lack of a BCI NOC. Affected students face uncertainty.

The Bombay High Court will enforce new video conferencing rules for judicial hearings from December 29, modernizing processes while emphasizing security, privacy, and accessibility across Maharashtra and beyond.

Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital, setting it ablaze and displacing hundreds, in Gaza's latest health crisis. WHO called it a "death sentence" as calls for ceasefire intensify globally.

The Calcutta High Court has granted relief to the NUJS Vice-Chancellor, dismissing a sexual harassment complaint due to lack of credible evidence and time-barred filing under the POSH Act.

The Delhi High Court acquitted a man convicted under the POCSO Act, citing lack of evidence and unclear survivor statements. The judgment stressed that guilt must be established beyond a reasonable doubt.

Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan targeting TTP hideouts, sparking Taliban claims of civilian casualties and a stern warning of retaliation. The attacks escalate tensions between the two nations.

The Delhi High Court restrains AGF Finlease India from using 'PhonePey Loan' as the name of its digital lending agency, citing trademark infringement against PhonePe.

The Telangana High Court quashes a decade-old FIR against two civil judges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, citing the case as a retaliatory action and an abuse of legal process.

Twenty Four Seven Retail Store Private Limited sues Godfrey Phillips India for unauthorized use of its trademark, with the Delhi High Court recording a statement that the tobacco company ceased using the mark in October 2024.

The Centre scraps the 'no-detention policy' for Classes 5 and 8, allowing schools to hold back students who fail year-end exams, while ensuring no child is expelled until elementary education is completed.

The Calcutta High Court rules that a wife imposing her friends and family at her husband’s residence without his consent constitutes cruelty, granting a decree of divorce in the case.

The Supreme Court strongly criticizes government institutions for engaging workers on temporary contracts for prolonged periods, comparing such practices to exploitative trends in the gig economy and clarifying the Uma Devi judgment.

The Allahabad High Court stays the arrest of Mohd Zubair, co-founder of Alt-News, in connection with his 'X' (formerly Twitter) posts, citing that he is "not a dreaded criminal" and highlighting the case's implications for freedom of speech.

The Supreme Court highlights that marriages built on trust and companionship lose their essence when these elements are absent, turning the union into a mere legal formality. The judgment addresses prolonged separation and mental cruelty.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo files criminal complaints against Apple for alleged war crimes, accusing the tech giant of sourcing "blood minerals" from conflict zones to manufacture electronic devices.

The Supreme Court rules that pure coconut oil is classified as 'edible oil' under the Central Excise Tariff Act unless packaged and marketed as a cosmetic, in which case it is taxed as 'hair oil'.

Jailed activist Umar Khalid receives 7-day interim bail to attend a family wedding, while his regular bail plea in the Delhi riots conspiracy case remains pending before the High Court.

Bengaluru police arrest techie Atul Subhash’s estranged wife, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law for abetment to suicide. Forensic analysis of extensive evidence continues amidst allegations and counterclaims.

Following his controversial remarks against the Muslim community, the Supreme Court summons Justice Shekhar Yadav for a meeting, while impeachment calls and judicial scrutiny intensify amid demands for action.

The Supreme Court ruled that the 'Tanti' caste, classified under OBC in Bihar, cannot avail Scheduled Caste benefits, citing the State’s lack of authority to amend Presidential notifications and the absence of equitable grounds.

The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, commonly known as the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, is set to be introduced by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice, in the winter session of Parliament. This Bill proposes significant amendments to the Constitution to facilitate

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The Supreme Court halts the registration of new suits against places of worship and bars survey orders in pending cases, while hearing petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991.

The Supreme Court rules that harassment alone isn't enough to convict someone of abetment to suicide. It requires evidence of direct action or incitement by the accused.

In the wake of Assad's collapse, Israel conducts 250 air strikes, seizes Golan Heights territory, and imposes a buffer zone, reshaping Syria's post-regime future and escalating regional tensions.