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The Gujarat high court on Saturday issued a policy regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial and court administration, stating that AI cannot be used for adjudication processes, including judicial decision-making, drafting of judgments or orders and evaluation of evidence, holding judges personally responsible for all orders and judgments issued in their names. The policy titled 'Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Court Administration', stated that ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked judicial officers not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to write judgments and conduct legal research. A letter issued by the high court registrar-general on Monday to all district and sessions judges in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh stated that the Chief Justice has asked them "to direct the judicial officers working under your control not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked judicial officers not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to write judgments and conduct legal research. A letter issued by the high court registrar-general on Monday to all district and sessions judges in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh stated that the Chief Justice has asked them "to direct the judicial officers working under your control not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked judicial officers not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to write judgments and conduct legal research. A letter issued by the high court registrar-general on Monday to all district and sessions judges in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh stated that the Chief Justice has asked them "to direct the judicial officers working under your control not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited ...Read More >
THE ALL India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill recently passed by the Gujarat Assembly, describing it as constitutionally flawed, legally untenable, and fundamentally violative of religious freedom and civil liberties. Asserting that it would challenge legislation in the Gujarat High Court, the AIMPLB demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the UCC in both Uttarakhand and Gujarat, and called for a comprehensive constitutional rev ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Saturday announced a significant policy regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the judicial system. Amid the growing influence of technology, the court clearly stated that AI will only remain a helpful tool, not a replacement for judges. The primary objective of the policy is to expedite court proceedings and make them more efficient. AI can now be used for tasks such as case allocation, statistical reporting, presentation preparation, judgment ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 4 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court has prohibited the use of Artificial Intelligence for any form of decision-making, judicial reasoning, order drafting or judgment preparation, bail sentencing considerations, or any substantive adjudicatory process. According to the high court's AI policy, unveiled on Saturday at a conference of district judiciary judges in Gujarat, AI should be used to improve the speed and quality of justice delivery, rather than as a replacement for judicial reas ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat High Court has ruled that Waqf institutions will now be treated on par with other religious trusts in legal proceedings, directing Waqf Boards to pay prescribed court fees in property-related disputes, just as Hindu and other religious trusts are required to do. The court observed that no plaintiff is above due process of law and that uniform legal standards must apply to all religious institutions. In its order, the High Court clarified that the f ...Read More >
Wayanad: Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding regular job status, enhanced honorarium and improved working conditions for ASHA and Anganwadi workers across the country. According to a communiqué from her office, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted that these last-mile workers render unparalleled service in rural areas by facilitating the implementation of various Central government schemes. Their responsibilities include suppor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in connection with an alleged fraud case amounting to Rs 7 crores initiated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has requested the trial court to conduct the trial proceedings in the matter on a day-to-day basis and examine all nine witnesses wit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finding that a temple as well as commercial and residential properties were demolished for widening a road in Ahmedabad, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea against partial demolition of 400-year-old Mancha Masjid, saying the municipality is serving a public purpose.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi refused to accede to persistence of the counsel representing Mansa Masjid Trust for protecting the prayer hall of the mosque as Ahmedabad municipal cor ...Read More >
New Delhi: On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Gujarat High Court's order allowing a portion of the 400-year-old Mancha Masjid in Ahmedabad to be cleared for road widening. According to the Court, the partial demolition was justified in the public interest and did not affect religious rights. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi clarified that only a section of the vacant land and an adjoining platform would be demolished, leaving the main mosque intact. They mentioned that ot ...Read More >
On August 25, the Collegium had recommended the transfer of Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Atul Sreedharan to Chhattisgarh High Court. Justice Sreedharan has now been recommended for a transfer to the Allahabad High Court. IN A highly unusual admission, the Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, Wednesday said that it had changed its recommendation regarding transfer of a judge after the government "sought reconsideration" of its earlier decision. On Augu ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], September 29: The ESG Research Foundation (ESGRF), a leading Section 8 not-for-profit organization, successfully concluded its prestigious 3rd Prithvi Award ceremony at the Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi, September 27, 2025. The event recognized and honoured more than 25 organizations for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. The ceremony was graced by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Law and Justice and Minist ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 16 (ANI): A 19-year-old NEET aspirant, Deepak Gupta, was brutally killed by cattle smugglers in Mauachapi village under the Pipraich Police Station area in Gorakhpur on Monday night, sparking violent protests, stone pelting, and a road blockade, according to police. The incident injured SP North Jitendra Srivastava and Pipraich Police Station in-charge, Puroshattam Anand Singh. Also Read | Maharashtra Local Body Elections: Supreme Court Sets January ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16: Chaltabagan Durga Puja, which was started in 1943, will highlight the spirit of the fading old world charm of north Kolkata culture through its theme 'Mool' or roots. This year's theme alludes to the adverse onslaught of modernity and gentrification on the para (community) culture of north Kolkata. Also Read | Yusuf Pathan Declared an 'Encroacher': Gujarat High Court Orders Former Cricketer To Vacate Government Land Next to His Vadodara Bungalow, Say ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court received a bomb threat today. Following the bomb threat, the court premises was vacated by the police. An investigation was initiated immediately. However it is worth mentioning that, it turned out to be a hoax after checking of the court premises. The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) HM Kansagra of 'B' Division confirmed the above news. Earlier on September 12, in a shocking incident, the Bombay High Court premises was vacated after it received a bomb t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday in its order refused to examine and pass any orders on a plea alleging sexual assault and custodial torture of a 17-year-old boy by Gujarat Police. The SC asked the petitioner to move to the High Court, noting that "we have all sympathies for you. We have all sympathies for you, but why did you not approach the HC?" the Bench of the apex court told the lawyer. The plea was filed by the petitioner, the sister of the victim. The top court's two-judge Bench ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The hearing for the interim bail of self-styled godman Asaram, who is convicted in a rape case and serving a life sentence in Jodhpur, was held on Wednesday in the High Court. The Gujarat High Court stated that the Jodhpur High Court did not extend Asaram's temporary bail on merit. Earlier, the Gujarat High Court had extended Asaram's interim bail till September 3, and now Asaram's regular bail plea will be heard on September 22. During the hearing on this issue, Asaram's lawyer stat ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: A storm has erupted in Gujarat's legal circles after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of 14 High Court judges, including Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt and Justice C.M. Roy from the Gujarat High Court. The move has triggered strong opposition from the Gujarat High Court Advocates Association (GHCAA), which has announced an indefinite strike to protest against the decision. According to sources, Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt has been proposed to be transferred to the Madhya P ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Nearly one-third of school students take private coaching and the trend is more common in urban areas, the Centre's Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education has found. The survey noted that government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across India, accounting for 55.9 per cent of total enrolments. "It is higher in rural areas, where two-thirds (66.0 per cent) of students are enrolled, in comparison to urban areas (30.1 per cent). The private unai ...Read More >
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge B.V. Nagarathna has recorded a dissent note against the collegium's recommendation to elevate Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the apex court, The Indian Express reported. The five-member collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, J.K. Maheshwari, and Nagarathna, reached the decision with a 4-1 split. Justice Nagarathna, the lone woman on the bench, opposed Pancholi's elevation, citing con ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended to the Centre, the names of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi for elevation as top court judges. Justice Pancholi, upon becoming a top court judge, would be in line to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in October 2031 after Justice Joymalya Bagchi's retirement. The five member collegium comprising CJI B R Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the elevation of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as judges of the apex court. "The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 25th August, 2025 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices of the High Courts, as Judges in the Supreme Court: (i) Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice, High Court of Bombay (PHC: High Court of ...Read More >
New Delhi: On Monday, the Supreme Court collegium suggested that Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, who is the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, and Justice Alok Aradhe, who is the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, be promoted to the top court. The five-member collegium, which included Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, JK Maheshwari, and BV Nagarathna, cleared their names in a meeting on Monday afternoon. Their appointments will bring the Supreme Co ...Read More >
In Gujarat's Banaskantha, an 18-year-old NEET qualifier, Chandrika Chaudhary, was allegedly murdered by her father and uncle due to fears she would choose her own partner. The family opposed her desire for medical education and independence, leading to her being drugged and strangled. Her partner's legal petition exposed the crime, revealing a premeditated act disguised as suicide. An 18-year-old NEET qualifier from Gujarat's Banaskantha was allegedly murdered by her father and uncle in what po ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has held the Hurriyat Conference responsible for its own irrelevance, calling the separatist conglomerate "non-functional", while also slamming Pakistan for creating a "mess" and "fissures" in Jammu and Kashmir. The comments of Lone mark a significant departure from traditional separatist rhetoric, acknowledging that both the Hurriyat and Pakistan had "faltered" on opportunities to bring progress to the region. The next generation ...Read More >
The Gujarat chief minister's office (CMO) and the state secretariat in Gandhinagar received a bomb threat email, which turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search of the premises, police said on Saturday. A state government official received an email on July 17, in which the sender threatened to blow up the CMO and secretariat complex in the state capital, Deputy Superintendent of Police Divyaprakash Gohil said. "The Gandhinagar police, along with the CM security wing, swung into action on ...Read More >
The court also heard the suo motu contempt plea against a senior advocate, seen drinking from a beer mug during court proceeding, and asked if "lack of intent could erase a contemptuous act" The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, who was captured on camera attending a virtual court proceeding while "seated on a toilet seat" last month, to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh in the contempt proceeding initiated against him. The Division Bench of Justice AS Supehia and Justice RT Vachhani, while d ...Read More >
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