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The Accidental Path to Global Legal Success

The Accidental Path to Global Legal SuccessThe image of a lawyer is often cast in shades of deterministic certainty—a career path carved out through years of preemptive ambition, law reviews, and a singular focus on the courtroom. Yet, for many of the most influential figures in the global le...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Dismisses Frivolous PIL on Gandhi Assassination Probe

Karnataka HC Dismisses FrivolousPILon Gandhi Assassination ProbeTheKarnatakaHigh Courtrecently reaffirmed the necessity forjudicial restraintwhen handling petitions that border on historical speculation rather than substantive legal grievance. In a stern decision, the bench dismissed aPublic ...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Insurer Must Conduct Due Diligence During Policy Porting Under IRDAI Regulations: Bombay High Court

The Burden of Diligence: Insurers Cannot Blame Technology for Failure to Vet Ported PoliciesIn a landmark ruling that clarifies the obligations of insurance companies during the "portability" of health policies, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that insurers cannot cite technical glitches a...

23 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Justice Ravindra Ghuge Named Bombay High Court Acting Chief

Justice Ravindra Ghuge NamedBombay High CourtActing ChiefIn a significant administrative shift within the Indian judiciary, theCentral Governmenthas officially notified the appointment of Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge as theActing Chief Justiceof theBombay High Court. This development foll...

02 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Historic Collegium Move Recommends Five New Supreme Court Judges

Historic Collegium Move Recommends Five New Supreme Court JudgesTheSupreme Court of Indiais on the precipice of a significant transformation in its composition. Following the promulgation of theSupreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, which elevated thesanctioned strengthof...

29 May 2026

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Judges Inquiry Committee Submits Report to Lok Sabha Speaker

Judges Inquiry CommitteeSubmits Report to Lok Sabha Speaker in High-Profile Judicial Accountability CaseTheJudges Inquiry Committeeconstituted under theJudges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, formally submitted its comprehensive report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla onMay 18, 2026, at Parliament House, ma...

19 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Questioning Testator's Title Bars Caveatable Interest in Probate Revocation: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Clarifies Limits of Probate Challenges: Title Disputes Have No Place in Revocation Proceedings In a significant ruling that reinforces the narrow scope of probate proceedings, the Bombay High Court has held that an application for revocation of ...

17 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

Teachers in Private Schools Entitled to Gratuity Under Amended Section 2(e): Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court Affirms Gratuity Rights for Private School Teachers: 2009 Amendment Seals the DealIn a significant ruling for educators in unaided institutions, theHigh Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabaddismissed a writ petition

01 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash Row

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash RowIn a dramatic turn that underscores the fragile balance between judicial independence and accountability in India, Justice Yashwant Varma tendered his resignation as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 9, 2026, just as a parliamenta...

11 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash Haul

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash HaulIn a stunning development that underscores the high stakes of judicial accountability in India, Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of theAllahabad High Court, has tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. The ...

10 Apr 2026