Delhi High Court to Decide Whether Non-Advocates Can Appear Before Tribunals
The Delhi High Court is examining whether non-advocates can appear before tribunals under the Advocates Act, 1961. The ruling could significantly impact tribunal practice and professional representation in India.
Delhi High Court DPDP Act PIL: Centre Asked to Respond
Delhi High Court seeks the Centre’s response in a major DPDP Act PIL challenging surveillance powers, executive control, and privacy safeguards under India’s data protection law.
Supreme Court Keeps UGC’s Anti-Caste Discrimination Regulations, 2026 in Abeyance
The Supreme Court has kept the UGC Anti Caste Discrimination Regulations, 2026 in abeyance, citing vague definitions and exclusion of general category students from grievance redressal.
Non-Citizens Cannot Be Terminated Solely on Grounds of Nationality: Madras High Court Grants Relief to Sri Lankan Refugee
The Madras High Court ruled that non-citizens, including registered Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, are entitled to protection under Article 14 against arbitrary State action. Quashing SBI’s termination of a refugee employee, the Court held that nationality alone cannot justify removal from service when the appointment was lawful and non-fraudulent.