23 Apr 2026 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Approves BCI’s Amended Rule Allowing Bar Association Office Bearers to Contest State Bar Council Elections Subject to Undertaking of Non-Dual Representation

The Supreme Court of India has approved the amendment carried out by the Bar Council of India ("BCI") to Chapter III of the Bar Council of India Uniform Rules (and…

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Delhi High Court: No Legal Bar Under RPwD Act to Grant “Total Support” to Person with Disability; Absence of Rules Cannot Prevent Exercise of Statutory Powers

The High Court of Delhi has held that there is no legal embargo under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ("RPwD Act") on granting "total support" to a…

Rajasthan High Court: Appellate Authority Cannot Enhance Punishment in an Appeal Filed by the Delinquent Employee Against His Own Interest

The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has held that an appellate authority under disciplinary rules cannot enhance the punishment imposed upon a delinquent employee in an…

Supreme Court: Rejection of Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC for Undervaluation or Deficit Court Fee is Not Automatic — Plaintiff Must Be Given Opportunity to Cure the Defect

The Supreme Court of India has held that the rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11(b) or (c) of the Code of Civil Procedure ("the Code") on the…

Supreme Court: Probate Obtained by Suppressing Material Facts and Without Impleading Necessary Parties is Liable to be Revoked

The Supreme Court of India has held that a probate granted without impleading necessary parties and without full disclosure of material facts is liable to be revoked under Section 263…

Supreme Court: Magistrate Must Follow Section 225 BNSS Before Proceeding Against Accused Residing Outside Territorial Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court of India has held that a Magistrate is mandatorily required to invoke Section 225 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 ("BNSS") before proceeding against an accused…