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Fali S Nariman: A fearless advocate with unmatched eloquence and tenacity

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

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi honoured with Assam's highest civilian award

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi was honoured on Tuesday with the Assam Baibhab, the highest civilian award in the state

If judges can go to National Judicial Academy, why not lawyers: SC

If judges can go to the National Judicial Academy for training, why not lawyers, the Supreme Court said on Friday while asserting that all advocates should undergo compulsory training and they should not be allowed to practise unless they have a certificate from a recognised law university. The remark was made by a bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal while hearing the bail plea of Souvik Bhattacharya, son of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Manik Bhattacharya, arrested in connection with the West Bengal teachers' recruitment "scam". Appearing in the court on behalf of Bhattacharya, senior advocate Sidharth Luthra submitted that a bail application was filed by one of the lawyers in the trial court despite the absence of a summoning order. "Why don't you have a law academy for lawyers? We have for judges. No action is being taken against erring lawyers by the Bar Council. They should be educated properly. Do something. There must be compulsory training for every lawyer, ...

Rajiv Mani to be appointed secretary of Legislative dept under Law Ministry

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

Sanjay Bhandari case: Court stays NBW issued against UK national Chadha

The accused, through his lawyer, has moved the court for the cancellation of the NBW against him in the case

Centre notifies elevations of several judges of HCs as permanent judges

The Centre government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice has elevated several judges of Calcutta High Court, Kerala High Court, Jharkhand High Court and Punjab & Haryana High Court from additional judges to permanent judges.On January 30, the government issued separate notifications for each judge.According to the notifications, Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, Additional Judge of the High Court of Jharkhand, will be appointed a Judge of that High Court.Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court appointed to be a Judge of that High CourtJustice Lapita Banerji, Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court appointed as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court against a vacancy of permanent Judge of the Calcutta High Court, with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office, as stated in the notification.Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) and Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury, Justice Ananya Bandyopadhyay and Justice Rai Chattopadhyay, ...

Soumya Vishwanathan case: HC asks police to respond to convicts appeals

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the police to respond to appeals filed by four convicts in the case of murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan challenging their conviction and life sentence. A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain issued notice to the police on the appeals by Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla, Baljit Singh Malik and Ajay Kumar. The high court also asked the authorities to file reply to the convicts' interim application seeking suspension of their sentence. It listed the application for hearing on February 12. Soumya was shot dead on September 30, 2008 while she was returning home in her car from office. The police had claimed robbery as the motive behind the killing of Soumya.

NewsClick's HR head withdraws plea in SC against arrest under UAPA

NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty on Monday withdrew from the Supreme Court his petition against his arrest under the anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Earlier this month, a Delhi court had allowed Chakravarty to turn an approver in the case lodged against the news portal under UAPA over allegations that it received money to spread pro-China propaganda. The separate pleas filed by Chakravarty and NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha against their arrest under the anti-terror law came up for hearing before a bench headed by Justice B R Gavai. An advocate appearing in the matter requested the bench, also comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta, that Chakravarty be allowed to withdraw his plea. "Let him withdraw if he wants to withdraw," Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, representing the Delhi Police, told the bench, while responding to the lawyer's prayer. The bench allowed Chakravarty to withdraw the plea.

Judiciary pillar of democracy, should have spirit of service: CM Bhajanlal

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the judiciary is playing an important role as a strong pillar of democracy and exhorted lawyers to work with a spirit of service by helping provide timely justice to victims. Sharma was addressing the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected executive of The Bar Association Jaipur. "The Indian judiciary is highly respected in the world today due to the important contribution of lawyers in the freedom movement to the making of the Constitution. This pleasant result has been possible only due to the work done by the lawyers in the interest of society," an official statement quoted the chief minister as saying on the occasion. He said advocates have a very high status in the society. "By living in the society, they remain aware of their problems and work with commitment to provide them timely justice. Besides, they also work to connect the society". Sharma said lawyers should perform the duty of providing timely justice to t

Hand over keys of basement in Gyanvapi complex to Varanasi DM: Court

A district court has ordered that the keys of the basement located in the Gyanvapi complex here, known as "Vyas ji ka tehkhana", be handed over to the district magistrate. District Judge AK Vishwesh said in his order on Wednesday that there is a need for taking proper care of the basement of Vyas ji located at the southern end of the complex, Hindu side's counsel Madan Mohan Yadav said. "Therefore, district magistrate of Varanasi is appointed receiver of Vyas ji's basement," the court said. Yadav had earlier said that authorities had barricaded and locked the basement in 1993. Prior to it, the basement was used for worship by Somnath Vyas, a priest, Yadav had claimed in his plea.

SC issues notice to Gauhati HC in connection with Dhemaji Bomb Blast case

A bench of justices J K Maheshwari and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia issued notice to respondents on the petition against Gauhati High Court

Delhi HC approves assistance, recovery of wages for rescued child labourers

In cases where the back wages for bonded child labour are recovered, the same shall be disbursed to the said child, his or her parents or legal guardians

Optimising tech strategic move towards democratising access to justice: CJI

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Saturday that optimising tech within the judiciary is not just about modernisation but also a strategic move towards democratising access to justice, and underlined the need to train lawyers to use technology. Leveraging these advancements will help bridge gaps, enhance efficiency, and ensure that justice delivery is not impeded by geographical and technological barriers, he said while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a new district court building here. Highlighting the importance of district courts, Justice Chandrachud said they hold a crucial position for the realisation of the right to justice and are a cornerstone of the ideals of our Constitution in envisioning a society where every citizen is assured that right to justice. Talking about the new court building in Rajkot, he called the inclusion of a conference room and a training room, equipped with the latest audio-video devices and systems, a forward-looking ...

SC constitutes committee of judges for preparing SOP on adjournments

The Supreme Court has constituted a committee of judges for preparing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for lawyers seeking adjournment of proceedings. The panel has invited suggestions of the Bar and other stakeholders on the issue. The development comes after the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocate on Record Association raised concern over circulars issued by the top court about discontinuation of the practice of circulation of adjournment slips. The apex court had issued two circulars on December 5 and 22 regarding discontinuation of the practice. "In order to accommodate the request of listing maximum number of cases in the interest of litigants and in view of the ensuing winter vacation, all stakeholders to note that the practice of circulating adjournment slips/letters is discontinued with immediate effect till December 15, 2023. In case of any genuine difficulty, a request for adjournment can be made before the Court concerned," the circular issue

Articles of disassociation: How can a company deal with divorce?

In the United States, the law says half of the combined assets belong to the wife in case of divorce

75.69% of judges appointed between 2018 and 2023 belong to general category

13.8% women sitting judges in higher judiciary: Law Ministry

Counsel's refusal to examine witness due to strike constitutes contempt: HC

Taking a serious note of delay in criminal trials especially on account of non-examination of witnesses, the Allahabad High Court on Friday ruled that any act of a counsel to prevent examination of a witness or refusal to examine a witness due to a strike call constitutes professional misconduct and contempt of court. The observation was made by Justice Ajay Bhanot while hearing the third bail application moved by an accused in a criminal matter, Noor Alam on grounds that in spite of directions to conclude the trial the same is not being concluded. The status report on the case sent by the trial court was to the effect that the lawyers repeatedly struck work. The striking lawyers prevented the examination of witnesses who had appeared before the trial court on the dates fixed. Non-examination of witnesses on various dates derailed the court process and delayed the trial. Consequently the order of this Court was not complied with. "In case examination of a witness is prevented by ..

Delhi HC released Judicial Service Exam 2023 notification, check details

A notification has been released by the Delhi High Court for the Delhi Judicial Service Examination for the year 2023. Eligible candidates must apply by November 22, 2023

Corruption weeded out from system under current regime: VP Dhankar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday urged people to believe in the country's judicial system rather than hitting the streets when faced with legal issues. He said the country's governance mechanism has been "sanitised and power brokers neutralised." Speaking at a programme at Cotton University here during a day-long visit, Dhankhar said, "There are some people who hit the streets whenever they receive a summons from the judiciary or probe agencies. "We have a robust judicial system, why don't we avail it? Our courts have performed wonderfully," he said. The vice-president said corruption has been weeded out from the system under the current regime. "I have seen times when it was thought that law cannot reach some people, brokers were everywhere and corruption was rampant. But these times are now over. "There was a time when our power corridors and governing system were infested with power brokers and corrupt elements. These corridors have now been sanitised and brokers ...

VP urges people to believe in judicial system instead of hitting streets

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday urged people to believe in the country's judicial system rather than hitting the streets when faced with legal issues. He said the country's governance mechanism has been "sanitised and power brokers neutralised." Speaking at a programme at Cotton University here during a day-long visit, Dhankhar said, "There are some people who come out on the streets whenever they receive a summons from the judiciary or probe agencies. "We have a robust judicial system, why don't we avail it? Our courts have performed so wonderfully," he said. The vice-president said corruption has been weeded out from the system under the current regime. "I have seen times when it was thought that law cannot reach some people, brokers were everywhere and corruption was rampant. But these times are now over. "There was a time when our power corridors and governing system were infested with power brokers and corrupt elements. These corridors have now been sanitised and .