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Sep 07, 2026

Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal Appointed Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice

Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal was appointed the 44th regular Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court on 5 September 2026. He previously served as a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. His elevation is part of a broader Central Government decision to appoint eight new Chief Justices to different High Courts across India. The appointment underscores ongoing efforts to ensure judicial leadership across the system and to manage rising caseloads, with implications for case progression times and court administration in Rajasthan.

Sanjay Kumar Agrawal named 44th Rajasthan HC Chief Justice
Appointed on 5 September 2026
Previously judge at Chhattisgarh High Court
Part of eight new Chief Justices nationwide
Aims to improve court administration and efficiency

Aug 13, 2026

D. Y. Chandrachud appointed arbitrator in Ukraine dispute

Russia appointed former Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud as an arbitrator in a Ukraine–Russia investment dispute filed by Ukraine's state-owned bank, Oschadbank. The arbitration concerns claims over assets and operations affected during the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Chandrachud will serve on a three-member arbitral tribunal. The case is being heard under the 1998 Ukraine–Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty. The appointment marks another instance of Indian jurists participating in international commercial arbitration and reflects ongoing use of dispute resolution under bilateral investment treaties. The outcome could influence cross-border investments and energy projects in the region, depending on the tribunal's findings and rulings.

D. Y. Chandrachud appointed as arbitrator in Ukraine-Russia dispute.
Case under the 1998 Ukraine–Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Chandrachud serves on a three-member arbitral tribunal.
Demonstrates Indian jurists' role in international arbitration.

Jul 08, 2026

India chairs IGE session on Consumer Protection in Geneva

India chaired the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy in Geneva, Switzerland. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, represented India as the Session Chair. The delegation highlighted national initiatives, including the National Consumer Helpline and the AI-enabled e-Jagriti platform, to empower consumers and improve redressal mechanisms. The discussions focused on cross-border consumer rights, digital marketplaces, and enforcement challenges in global supply chains. The chair emphasized collaboration with other governments to strengthen consumer protection, promote fair trade, and foster digital inclusion while safeguarding privacy and data security for Indian consumers. globally acknowledged.

India chaired the ninth IGE session on Consumer Protection in Geneva.
Nidhi Khare, Secretary, DoCA, served as Session Chair.
Highlights included National Consumer Helpline and AI-enabled e-Jagriti.
Focus on cross-border rights, digital marketplaces, and enforcement.
Stresses international collaboration to strengthen protection and privacy.

Jun 23, 2026

Rani Durgavati University Bharat-certificates Move Noted on India-Bharat Change

Rani Durgavati University in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, became the first university to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' on academic certificates. President Droupadi Murmu conferred degrees during the university’s 36th convocation. The change applies to marksheets, signboards, and official communications. The decision aligns with broader moves to standardize naming conventions across government and academic documents. University authorities stated that the Bharat designation reflects national identity and is intended to be adopted in other institutions over time. This shift underscores the ongoing conversation about language and nomenclature in official India.

Institution: Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, MP.
Change: 'India' replaced by 'Bharat' on certificates and related documents.
Occasion: 36th convocation; President Murmu conferred degrees.
Scope: applies to marksheets, signboards, official communications.
Context: aligns with national identity and nomenclature discussions.

Jun 22, 2026

Bimal N. Patel elected ITLOS judge for 2026–2035

Professor Bimal N. Patel has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term. He was India's candidate for the post. ITLOS resolves disputes concerning the interpretation and application of UNCLOS. Patel’s election strengthens India's representation in international maritime law institutions and highlights ongoing cooperation between India and global legal bodies. ITLOS judges serve nine-year terms, and Patel will sit among judges from various nations, contributing to maritime jurisprudence and ocean governance on issues such as freedom of navigation, resource exploitation, and environmental protection.

Patel elected as ITLOS judge for 2026–2035.
India’s candidate for the post; strengthens maritime law presence.
ITLOS deals with UNCLOS interpretation and application.
Nine-year term for ITLOS judges.
Enhances India’s role in international ocean governance.

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