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1. District Legal Services Authority begins functioning in Vijayanagara

District Legal Services Authority begins functioning in Vijayanagara

District Legal Services Authority begins functioning in Vijayanagara The newly constituted District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) of Vijayanagara district formally commenced operations on Saturday with the objective of providing speedy, free and accessible legal services to the public, particularly economically weaker and marginalised sections of society. Inaugurating the new office at the Principal District and Sessions Court complex in Hosapete, Pradeep Singh Yerur of the Karnataka High Court and administrative judge for Vijayanagara district said the establishment of a separate legal services authority for the district marked a significant step towards ensuring quicker access to justice. He noted that legal services for the region were earlier administered from the undivided Ballari district and said the new authority would enable people in Vijayanagara district to avail themselves of legal assistance more conveniently. Judge Yerur said the effective functioning of the judicial system depended not only on judges but also on lawyers, the police, the civil administration and litigants working together. Referring to the four pillars of democracy, the legislature, executive, judiciary and the media, he said each played an important role in upholding the rule of law. Stressing the need to make justice accessible to the last person in society, he said the district had a sizeable population of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward communities, farmers and labourers, for whom prolonged litigation could be financially burdensome. To address this, the authority has empanelled more than 64 advocates and para-legal volunteers to provide free legal aid, legal advice and assistance to eligible persons. Yerur said the authority would not remain confined to its office but would also take legal services to the people’s doorstep.

2. Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Court rejects bail plea of retired judge Giribala Singh

Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Court rejects bail plea of retired judge Giribala Singh Court points to the grave nature of her charges while denying the request; CBI notes that she had already attemp

3. Trinamool leaders arrested for gathering in support of young protestors in Delhi, granted bail

Trinamool leaders arrested for gathering in support of young protestors in Delhi, granted bail While congratulating protestors on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Mamata Banerjee s

4. Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge

Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge

Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge - International - 4 min read Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge Paramount and the states have also agreed to cancel an preliminary injunction hearing that was set for August 3. The states' case in now headed down the path toward a larger antitrust trial. New York, Jul 25 (AP) Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery have agreed to delay closing their USD 81 billion merger well into next year, a stunning move arrives as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether. Paramount said in a filing Friday that it won't close its Warner buyout until either a court ruling is made on the states' claims or June 1, 2027. The agreement comes just days after U S District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted a temporary restraining order to freeze the transaction for weeks, noting that the states had raised some "serious questions" and made a strong case about the merger's potential to "substantially lessen competition." Paramount and the states have also agreed to cancel an preliminary injunction hearing that was set for August 3. The states' case in now headed down the path toward a larger antitrust trial. The result was "exactly what we have sought from the outset: a direct path to a trial based on the evidence," Paramount said in a statement. The company, which was bought by Skydance just last year, added that it looked forward to proving its transaction is "good for competition, good for consumers, and good for creators." Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta - who is leading the states' case - called the delay great news for audiences, movie theaters and entertainment and media workers nationwide.

5. FSSAI penalises Sopan Restaurant for sub-standard pantry car food on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express

FSSAI penalises Sopan Restaurant for sub-standard pantry car food on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express - Regulators - 2 min read FSSAI penalises Sopan Restaurant for sub-standard pantry car food on Chandig

1. Mahabanoo Contractor and Ors. vs. Kalikund Developers and Ors. (23.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0733/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Mahabanoo Contractor and others, and Kalikund Developers and others, concerning the enforcement of a Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreemen

2. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. vs. Harbans Lal Verma (23.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0732/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Harbans Lal Verma, a retired Mail/Express Guard, was entitled to financial upgradations under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) beyond

3. Birla Corporation Limited vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh and Ors. (23.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0731/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Birla Corporation Limited and the State of Madhya Pradesh regarding the calculation of stamp duty on a mining lease agreement, specifically whe

4. Abdul Hameed vs. State of Rajasthan (21.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0723/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Dr. Abdul Hameed received a fair trial, given he was unrepresented by counsel during proceedings, which violated his constitutional rights. Th

5. Dilip Agarwal vs. Rajshri Agarwal and Ors. (22.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0730/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the death of Anand, allegedly occurring in Dilip Agarwal's vehicle, arose out of the use of the motor vehicle, thereby making Dilip or his insurer liable f

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