New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of prior legal practice for candidates seeking entry into the judicial service, while providing a limited transitional relaxation. Candidates applying under notifications issued between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 can appear without prior practice. Those selected will undergo one year of Judicial Academy training Read More…
The Supreme Court, in K.S. Dinachandran v. Shyla Joseph (2025), has clarified that facts brought out through cross-examination, including responses to leading questions, carry full evidentiary value and can be relied upon to prove a case.The case concerned the proof of execution of a will under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act read with Read More…
The Thrissur Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled in favour of a consumer who filed a complaint alleging persistent defects in a television set purchased from a leading electronics manufacturer. The complaint was filed by Shajan V.C., a resident of Kallampara, Vadakkanchery in Thrissur district. He had purchased the television for ₹29,500. However, within four Read More…
Thrissur: The Thrissur Consumer Court has ruled in favour of a couple who filed a complaint alleging refusal by a textile showroom to exchange an unsuitable kurta purchased for personal use. The verdict was issued against the Managing Director of Kalyan Silks Trichur (P) Limited, located on Palace Road, Thrissur, following a petition filed by Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced a paid holiday for all eligible voters on April 9, the day of the Kerala Assembly elections. The directive applies to employees working in any business, trade or establishment, ensuring they are able to exercise their right to vote without loss of wages. The Commission said Read More…
The Centre has proposed a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving licence, during which it will continue to remain valid. The provision is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Jitin Prasada. The bill seeks to amend 79 central laws across 23 ministries. Read More…
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation a day after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The bill introduces key changes to the existing law, including provisions on punishment and the scope of protections offered to transgender persons. The amendment proposes Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has said that a wife not doing housework cannot be treated as cruelty. The observation came while hearing a divorce plea filed by a husband. He claimed that his wife refused to cook and sought divorce on that ground. A bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath heard the Read More…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India said people have the right to criticise its judgments. The court refused to hear a plea seeking removal of a remark from an old Class 8 Social Science textbook of NCERT. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant made the observation. Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Read More…
Former Rajasthan CM says episode raises serious concerns about the Union government’s functioning Jaipur: Ashok Gehlot, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, on Saturday questioned the Union government over the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, stating that the entire episode raises serious concerns about the functioning of the Centre. While welcoming Wangchuk’s release, Gehlot said the Read More…