Free Wi-Fi facility at Supreme Court of India starts today
The Supreme Court of India has taken a step ahead on its path towards technological advancement of the institution. All the Advocates,
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Karnataka High Court dismisses Twitter’s plea challenging MeiTY blocking orders; Slaps hefty cost of Rs. 50 Lakhs
Twitter had knocked the doors of the High Court after Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued its orders under S. 69-A of Information and Technology Act, 2000
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Supreme Court adopts new procedure for mentioning, listing of fresh cases from July 3
The Supreme Court directed the Circular to be provided to Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association, and further requested them to display it on the Notice Boards for information to the Members of the Bar.
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West Bengal Panchayat Polls: Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order directing deployment of Central Forces
Supreme Court asked the State Election Commission that why it is concerned with the source of the forces, as its primary concern must be free and fair elections
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Madras High Court denies interim bail to Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji; Allows him shifting to Hospital for bypass surgery
The action came following the Supreme Court’s decision, wherein the Court allowed the appeals arising out of the order for de novo investigation and set aside the directions issued in the original petition for de novo investigation. Further, the Court allowed the ED to continue its investigation.
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[Cash for job scam] Wife of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji filed Habeas Corpus petition before Madras High Court
Following the arrest, Senthil Balaji complained of chest pain and was taken to Government hospital for a medical checkup.
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Why one should buy EBC Bare Acts? Hear from Legal Luminaries
“Eastern Book Company has been a pioneer in the field of law publication and legal reporting. I thank EBC for presenting me
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[Bike Taxi Ban] Supreme Court reinstates ban on Uber bike, Rapido in Delhi
The Delhi Government had come up with a ban on 2-wheeler taxis in the National Capital, which was stayed by the Delhi High Court. In a recent development, the Supreme Court reversed the High Court’s order and brought the stay on bike taxis back.
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BCI signs MoU with Law Society and Bar Council of England and Wales for mutual exchange of legal practitioners
On 5-6-2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) was signed between the Bar Council of India, Law Society of England and Wales and
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Delhi District Courts to permit appearances in hybrid mode without prior request; Delhi High Court issues directions
Delhi High Court vide Office Order No. 01/RG/DHC/2023 dated 05-06-2023, has issued directions regarding Hybrid-hearing in Delhi District Courts. The directions are
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UP Court convicts former MLA Mukhtar Ansari in 32-year-old Awadhesh Rai murder case
MP/MLA Court, Varanasi: Avanish Gautam, Special Judge, MP-MLA Court convicted and sentenced former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mukhtar Ansari to life
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Law Commission recommends not to change Law on Adverse Possession
Law on adverse possession in its current form ensures that there is always an owner to contentious land. This is precisely the reason why the law validates the claim of adverse possession made by the squatter only when the owner can be shown to have lost effective authority.
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Gokulraj Murder Case: Madras High Court upholds Conviction
In 2015, a young Dalit Engineering student was abducted, and his head was severed for allegedly having a relationship with an upper caste woman.
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Law Commission recommends retaining of Sedition Law in IPC with increased punishment
The Commission also recommended that the scheme of punishment provided under Section 124-A should be amended to ensure that it is brought in parity with the other offences under Chapter VI of the IPC.
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Delhi High Court rejects bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Liquor Excise Policy case
The Court observed that Sisodia’s position of power creates a sense of fear that he may try to sway the witness who would be testifying against him.
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea questioning inauguration of new Parliament building by PM Modi and not by President Droupadi Murmu
Supreme Court said that the petitioner has no locus to file the petition to sought inauguration of new Parliament building by the President and not the Prime Minister of India and that he should be grateful that the Court is not imposing any costs on him.
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Supreme Court invites bids to implement AI to transcribe arguments and proceedings
The bids have been invited from experienced firms for Design, Development and implementation of AI solutions, tools.
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Shayaris, Memories and Blessings- When Supreme Court bid farewell to Justice K.M Joseph, Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice V. Ramasubramanian
Although the Judges are to officially retire in June, however, owing to the upcoming summer vacations commencing from 22-05-2023, the Supreme Court Bar Association conducted its farewell function on 19-05-2023.
Continue readingRBI withdraws Rs. 2000 banknotes from circulation
RBI has directed to deposit the Rs. 2000 denomination banknotes in the bank accounts and/ or exchange them into banknotes of other denominations at any bank branch
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SC Collegium recommends elevation of Prashant Kumar Mishra Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh HC to Supreme Court
Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv
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