"It is nowhere established that an uncle-in-law can adopt his niece's husband as his ghardamad within the prevalent customary law." — Supreme Court In a significant judgment concerning the customary inheritance practices of the Oraon tribal community, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that an uncle-in-law cannot validly induct his niece's husband as a 'ghar damad' (resident son-in-law) under the recognized customary law. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice

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A vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) detected in a Ghaziabad sewage sample has raised questions about India's polio-free status. Discover how VDPV develops, how it differs from wild poliovirus, why it does not affect India's certification, and how wastewater surveillance helps detect virus circulation before clinical cases emerge.

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"Continuing Legal Education should not be viewed as a mere regulatory requirement, but as a professional commitment to excellence and service." — Supreme Court In a significant judgment aimed at strengthening the legal profession, the Supreme Court of India has stressed the need for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for advocates and urged the Bar Council of India (BCI) to institutionalise structured post-enrolment learning. The Court also proposed the establishment of a Natio