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1. Uproar after Allahabad High Court refer Divisional Commissioner's conduct for criminal contempt

Uproar after Allahabad High Court refer Divisional Commissioner's conduct for criminal contempt

Uproar after Allahabad High Court refer Divisional Commissioner's conduct for criminal contempt Uproar took place on Monday (August 24, 2026) after Devipatan Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal allegedly attempted to influence a Civil Judge (Senior Division), Shabina Khan, in Gonda. She is handling a civil suit, with social activists demanding a high-level investigation by the State government, and the Allahabad High Court referred the conduct to the court dealing with criminal contempt matters on August 21. In the matter, the Civil Judge, Gonda, in a letter to the District Judge, said she received repeated calls while on leave on July 15, 2026 from a number linked to the Commissioner’s office. Later, she said she got a call from Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, who wanted to discuss the pending suit and asked pointed questions about how long she intended to stay on leave. The judge said the calls and the tone used amounted to interference. In the matter, Allahabad High Court Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi on Friday (August 21, 2026) held that the allegations of pressure on the judicial officer could not simply be ignored and directed that the matter be placed before the appropriate bench dealing with criminal contempt. Justice Rizvi noted that the District Judge, Gonda, had already transferred the suit to another equivalent court on 9 August 2026, so the transfer plea had lost its purpose. But held that the tone of the alleged conversation showed the judge was being pressured, and that courts cannot look away at insulting language used against a Presiding Officer.

2. AU invites applications for MBA, MCA admissions

AU invites applications for MBA, MCA admissions Andhra University has invited applications for admission to full-time MBA and MCA programmes under the self-support mode for the 2026-27 academic year.

3. Commercial Dispute Conclave 2026 to examine future of commercial justice in India

Commercial Dispute Conclave 2026 to examine future of commercial justice in India

Commercial Dispute Conclave 2026 to examine future of commercial justice in India - Industry - 5 min read Commercial Dispute Conclave 2026 to examine future of commercial justice in India ETLegalWorld’s fifth edition of the Commercial Dispute Conclave 2026, scheduled for September 11 in New Delhi, will bring together senior legal, judicial, corporate and policy stakeholders to examine how India can build a faster, more predictable and commercially responsive dispute resolution ecosystem. Held under the theme “Building Trust, Speed & Certainty in India's Commercial Justice Ecosystem,” the conclave will explore the growing link between efficient commercial dispute resolution and India’s ambitions as a global investment and business destination. The event will feature discussions on arbitration, infrastructure disputes, M&A and technology transactions, energy disputes, investor-state disputes, online dispute resolution and the financial impact of commercial litigation. The event will also see the launch of the EY-Aarna Law study, “The Next Era of ADR: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities,” with Arpinder Singh, India & Emerging Markets Leader, EY Forensic & Integrity Services, leading the presentation. The first session, “From Courtroom to Boardroom: The Financial Cost of Commercial Disputes,” will examine the financial cost of commercial disputes and their impact on corporate decision-making. The session will bring together finance and legal leaders to discuss quantifying the business impact of litigation, managing legal spend and dispute risk, using legal strategy as a business enabler and placing greater emphasis on dispute prevention. This will be followed by “Dispute Resolution as a Pillar of India's Economic Infrastructure,” which will examine commercial justice as a driver of economic growth, reducing pendency, judicial reforms and investor…

4. Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of welfare of Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta

Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of welfare of Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta

Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of welfare of Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta The Rajasthan High Court on Monday suo motu initiated a public interest litigation (PIL) to examine issues concerning the education, health, safety and future of children and youngsters belonging to Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta generations [IN RE: “In the matter of Welfare and Future of Generation Gen-Z, Gen-Alpha and Gen-Beta”]. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that three generations would be responsible for leading the country in the coming years. Underlining the broader responsibility towards children, the Court stated that the State must ensure they are equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing technological and social environment. “Children are future of a nation because they grow up to become its workforce, leaders and caretakers. How we, as a nation, care, teach and protect them today will decide the strength, safety and success of our country tomorrow. They are flowers of our national garden and it is our prime duty to protect these flowers,” observed the Court. The Court said governments needed to address a range of challenges facing Gen Z. These challenges include: Repeated examination paper leaks; The gap between education and employment; Mental-health concerns; Insecurity in the gig economy; High living and housing costs; Climate anxiety; Lack of political and policy representation; Cyber safety and disruption caused by AI. The Court called for a policy to limit screen time, citing concerns over the effect of excessive digital-device use on sleep, concentration, social skills and children's ability to read, learn and write.

5. Everybody is sitting in luxury: Delhi HC pans authorities over inaction in Yamuna cleaning issue

Everybody is sitting in luxury: Delhi HC pans authorities over inaction in Yamuna cleaning issue

Everybody is sitting in luxury: Delhi HC pans authorities over inaction in Yamuna cleaning issue The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi government and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) to demarcate the boundary of Samaypur Badli and prepare a fresh redevelopment plan [Court on its own Motion v. A Bench of Justices Prathiba Singh and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora passed this direction while hearing a suo motu case concerning the cleaning of the Yamuna river. "Redevelopment of these areas is absolutely essential to ensure that untreated sewage water does not flow into Yamuna. This fact has to be appreciated by all the authorities," the Court stated. The Court had earlier directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) place on record a comprehensive action plan in respect of all the 37 sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Delhi. It had also ordered the DSIIDC to convene a meeting and file a report in respect of redevelopment of the industrial plots and industries. It was later informed that there are 27 non-conforming industrial areas in Delhi and that DSIIDC is in the process of redeveloping these areas. 3 consultant architect agencies have been given the task to conduct surveys and prepare redevelopment plans. The Court was told that the layout plans were being examined jointly by DSIIDC, MCD and DDA.

1. Madurai Farooq Ahmed vs. The Principal Secretary to Government and Ors. (21.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0940/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Madurai Farooq Ahmed against the Principal Secretary to Government and others, concerning the delay in constructing a Limited Use Subway (LUS) at Lev

2. Rehana Khan vs. Rizwan Siddiquee (21.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0939/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the professional misconduct allegations against advocate Rizwan Siddiquee, brought by Rehana Khan, who sought an enhancement of his punishment by the Bar Council o

3. Neelam Sharma and Ors. vs. Amita Passan and Ors. (21.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0938/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Neelam Sharma and others, as plaintiffs, were required to pay ad-valorem court fees for a suit seeking a declaration of co-ownership and posse

4. N. Asha Devi vs. R. Aravind Kumar and Ors. (17.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0937/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the suit filed by R. Aravind Kumar and others against N. Asha Devi for division and allotment of a 44% share in property was barred by limitat

5. G. Sathyanarayana Bothra and Ors. vs. M.D. Lokeswari and Ors. (22.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0936/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between G. Sathyanarayana Bothra and others, and M.D. Lokeswari and others, concerning unauthorized construction in a building known as 'Indira Arcade'

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