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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, writing for himself and seven other judges, declared that the central government does not possess regulatory authority over industrial alcohol

Updated On: 23 Oct 2024 | 6:23 PM IST

The study revealed distinct preferences in entry strategies, with 46 per cent of respondents opting for joint ventures

Updated On: 24 Jun 2024 | 8:04 PM IST

In a significant stride towards fostering an accessible and inclusive justice system, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) successfully organised the first National Lok Adalat of 2024 in the taluks, districts and high courts of 34 states and Union territories on Saturday. According to information from the state legal services authorities from across the country as of 6 pm on Saturday, a total of 1,13,60,144 cases were settled at the first National Lok Adalat, including 17,14,056 pending cases and 96,46,088 pre-litigation cases. "The approximate value of the total settlement amount in these cases was Rs 8,065.29 crore. The number of settled cases will rise as reports are awaited from some State Legal Services Authorities," a release said. It added that the figures show the effectiveness of alternative mechanisms for dispute resolution, reflecting the success of the National Lok Adalat in achieving its objectives. "This National Lok Adalat marks a pivotal moment in NALSA's .

Updated On: 09 Mar 2024 | 10:57 PM IST

The illustrious career if Nariram, a stalwart in the field of law, spanned several decades, leaving an indelible mark on India's legal landscape

Updated On: 22 Feb 2024 | 10:14 AM IST

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Rajiv Mani as the secretary of the Legislative Department under the Union Ministry of Law and Justice

Updated On: 06 Feb 2024 | 8:38 AM IST

Supreme Court Judge Justice Hima Kohli on Saturday said the entry of first-generation lawyers from diverse backgrounds and the increased representation of women in the legal profession are steps towards inclusivity. Justice Kohli was speaking at the Forbes India-Legal Power List 2022 finale to felicitate lawyers. She said that the Indian legal profession no longer operates in silos but has witnessed remarkable changes in its demographic composition over the past few decades. It is a vibrant, ever evolving organism that grows richer with each new voice that joins the chorus, Justice Kohli said. "The entry of first-generation lawyers from different backgrounds and the increased representation of women in the legal profession are steps towards inclusivity. They send a powerful message across the country that the tide has truly turned and status quo is passe," she added. The Supreme Court judge said that the first-generation lawyers coming from diverse socio-economic backgrounds often

Updated On: 23 Sep 2023 | 11:41 PM IST

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said the National Legal Aid Services Authority (NALSA) has an important role to play in ensuring social and economic equality to all citizens of the country. "We got political equality on 26 November 1956. Social and economic equality should also be given to all," Meghwal said in his address at the 19th Legal Services Authority meet at SKICC here. He said the steps taken under the NALSA are sometimes referred to as small steps. "Keep taking small steps through the NALSA. These steps will accumulate into big movement of justice for people," he added. Meghwal recalled the contribution made by past judges of the apex court in terms of legal aid services to the common citizens. "CJI (PN) Bhagwati had said if anyone sends him a postcard, he will register a PIL. This is the right the legal services authority has given to the people, " Meghwal said. He said in this regard, the meet at Srinagar was a "rich gathering". "Top judges of the Su

Updated On: 30 Jun 2023 | 9:29 PM IST

All undertrials, except those with privilege, endure difficulties in engaging with the justice system

Updated On: 02 Apr 2023 | 9:42 PM IST

Chairman of one world's largest law firms for business arbitration says 'enormous demand' for setting commercial disputes outside courts

Updated On: 22 Mar 2023 | 8:12 PM IST

The Indian legal system is deploying artificial intelligence for improved efficiency

Updated On: 05 Mar 2023 | 5:37 PM IST

Dedicated commercial courts can serve as an example for reducing pendency

Updated On: 22 Sep 2022 | 10:38 PM IST

The SC has approved amendment of the BCCI constitution. Why has this happened? And what other changes made by BCCI have been approved? Let's take a look

Updated On: 15 Sep 2022 | 8:27 PM IST

The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh stayed the suspension of the president and secretary of Bar Association of Mathura from practising in court for one year for professional misconduct, an official said

Updated On: 16 Aug 2022 | 6:53 AM IST

State legislatures also meet more infrequently, sitting for an average of just 21 days

Updated On: 29 Jul 2022 | 9:49 AM IST

The Indian Antarctic Bill provides a regulatory framework for India's Antarctic activities through legal mechanisms

Updated On: 26 Jul 2022 | 8:12 PM IST

If the Indian legislation system really fails them, it will be a huge loss to both sides, according to an opinion piece in Global Times.

Updated On: 13 Jul 2022 | 7:24 PM IST

Resolution professional in Anil Ambani insolvency case says that it had been more than a year since a suit for recovery was filed against the businessman

Updated On: 30 Jun 2022 | 9:32 PM IST

Arvind Singhatiya's firm, LegalKart, today connects 150,000 individual and business customers across 20,000 pin codes in 900 cities and districts to a community of 10,000 lawyers

Updated On: 05 Apr 2022 | 11:52 AM IST

Legitquest's AI-based platform helps lawyers with issues, reasoning, decisions, arguments and facts of all Supreme Court judgments since 1950

Updated On: 14 Apr 2020 | 9:25 PM IST

Judiciary's "independence" and "fearlessness" have been converted into partisanship and sycophancy

Updated On: 01 Mar 2020 | 9:16 PM IST