NALSA Concludes Two-Day West Zone Regional Conference On "Enhancing Access To Justice" In Indore

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA), concluded its two-day West Zone Regional Conference on "Enhancing Access to Justice" in Indore on August 9. Held under the theme "United Voices, Stronger Tomorrow: Advancing Access to Justice through Dialogue, Dignity & Inclusion," the conference brought...

CJI Surya Kant Launches Book On Mediation Movement In India, Highlights Need To Bridge Gap Between Law And Practice

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on July 18, 2026 launched The Mediation Movement in India at Chandigarh, a book edited by Prof. (Dr.) Seema Gupta that examines the evolution of mediation in India with a special focus on the Mediation Act, 2023.The book, edited by Prof. (Dr.) Seema Gupta, Professor of Law at the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Chandigarh University, has...

'Continuous Learning Is Hallmark Of Outstanding Legal Professional': Justice Vikram Nath At 300th Friday Group Meeting

The Friday Group, a continuing legal education initiative of Supreme Court advocates, celebrated its 300th meeting on July 31, 2026, at the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) Auditorium, New Delhi. Justice Vikram Nath, Judge, Supreme Court of India, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Justice V. Mohana was felicitated following her elevation to the Supreme Court.Introducing...

Justice B.V. Nagarathna To Inaugurate First-Ever South Zone Conference On 'Justice For Women' In Bengaluru

Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna will inaugurate the first-ever South Zone Regional Conference on "Justice for Women" on August 8 at the Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bengaluru. The two-day conference, jointly organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW), the High Court of Karnataka and the Karnataka Judicial Academy, aims to deliberate on key issues concerning women's access...

IBC Has Reshaped India's Commercial Law In A Decade: Justice Vikram Nath At Book Launch

Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court on Tuesday praised the authors of IBC Mantra: The Law and Practice of Insolvency and Bankruptcy for making the book available free of cost to the legal fraternity, observing that legal knowledge acquires greater value when it is shared and that such contributions strengthen both the Bar and the Bench.Delivering the Chief Guest address at the book...

"Law Is Not Something To Be Practised, But To Be Shared": Justice Vikram Nath Launches 'IBC Mantra'

Speaking at the launch of IBC Mantra: The Law and Practice of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath remarked that courtroom observations today often reach social media before judges even return home. Stressing that "law is not something to be practised, but to be shared," he said legal knowledge must be made accessible to all. The free online commentary on...

Jaipur Declaration Adopted At Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference; Rajasthan HC Launches 'Nyayayan' Digital Judicial Initiative

The Jaipur Declaration on Peace Mediation 2026, reaffirming mediation as a cornerstone of peace, justice and the rule of law across Commonwealth jurisdictions, was adopted at the conclusion of the Three-Day Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 held in Jaipur from July 31 to August 2. The conference also witnessed the launch of "Nyayayan – The Digital Way of Justice," a...

Human Trafficking Has Assumed A New Avatar In The Modern Era: Justice N. Kotiswar Singh

Supreme Court Judge Justice N. Kotiswar Singh observed that human trafficking has assumed a "new avatar" in the modern era and now operates like a highly organised and sophisticated criminal network, requiring stronger institutional coordination, patient investigation, and effective victim rehabilitation to combat the evolving menace.Justice Kotiswar Singh made the remarks while inaugurating a One-Day State-Level Anti-Human Trafficking Conference organised by Prajwala in collaboration with the...

International Symposium On Emerging Drug Threats Begins At Bharat Mandapam; NCB Stresses Forensics, Intelligence Sharing To Combat Drug Trafficking

The two-day International Symposium on "Emerging Drug Threats" commenced on July 28, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, with experts and senior government officials emphasising the need for advanced forensic science, international cooperation, and intelligence sharing to address evolving narcotics-related challenges.The symposium is jointly organised by the Government of the...

DLSA Durg Concludes Five-Day Community Mediation Training Programme To Promote Litigation-Free Rural India

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Durg, has concluded a five-day Community Mediation Training Programme aimed at strengthening village-level dispute resolution and advancing the vision of a litigation-free rural India. The programme, organised from July 25 to 29, was conducted for the implementation of the National Legal Services Authority's (NALSA) Community Mediation Towards...

IBCMantra To Be Launched At Delhi High Court On August 4; Justice Vikram Nath To Lead Inaugural Ceremony

The IBCMantra, a free online commentary platform dedicated to insolvency and bankruptcy law, will be formally launched at the Delhi High Court on August 4, 2026, in the presence of Judges of the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court, senior members of the Bar, and legal practitioners.The platform, titled "IBCMantra – The Law and Practice of Insolvency and Bankruptcy", has been authored...

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan To Deliver Keynote At Launch Of Judicial Transparency Index Report

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and JALDI (Justice, Access & Lowering Delays in India) will launch the report titled 'Judicial Transparency Index: Assessing Disclosure of Information by the Supreme Court and the High Courts' on August 1, 2026, at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. The event will bring together judges, senior advocates and legal researchers to deliberate...