Judge-To-Population Ratio Was Ordered To Be Made 50 Per Million By 2007, But Not Even 25 Per Million In 2024 : Supreme Court Laments

The Supreme Court lamented the low judge-to-population ratio in India, which leads to the huge work stress on judicial officers, making them prone to making mistakes.The Court recalled that in 2002, a direction was passed in the All India Judges Association case that by 2007, the judge-to-population...

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Udhayanidhi Stalins Plea for Clubbing FIRs Over Sanatana Dharma Remarks

Sanatana Dharma Row| Supreme Court Extends Interim Order Exempting Udhayanidhi Stalin's Personal Appearance Before Trial Courts

Supreme Court Gives Union Final Opportunity To File Reply In PIL Alleging Exchange Of Currency Defaced By Kashmiri Separatists At RBI Branch

After Supreme Court's Rap, Goa Notifies Pension Rules For Bombay HC Goa Bench Staff In Line With Principal Bench

"Why Corporator's Wife Given 2 Licenses?" : Supreme Court Questions Maharashtra Govt On Matheran E-Rickshaw Licenses

Show If Every DRT Has 30 Staff Members : Supreme Court To Finance Ministry

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Judge-To-Population Ratio Was Ordered To Be Made 50 Per Million By 2007, But Not Even 25 Per Million In 2024 : Supreme Court Laments

The Supreme Court lamented the low judge-to-population ratio in India, which leads to the huge work stress on judicial officers, making them prone to...

Avoid Personal Criticism Of Judicial Officers : Supreme Court Expunges High Court's Adverse Remarks Against Sessions Judge

While expunging from a judgment of the Delhi High Court certain adverse remarks made against a Sessions Judge, the Supreme Court on Friday (November...

Jail Superintendents Should Make Special Efforts To Identify Women Prisoners Eligible For Release U/s. 479 Of BNSS: Supreme Court

'Sensitise Airport Staff': Supreme Court Endorses Centre's Guidelines On Airport Assistance For Persons With Disabilities

Hindu Succession Act | Life Interest Given To Woman Will Not Transform Into Absolute Ownership As Per Section 14 : Supreme Court

Third-Party Can File SLP Under Article 136 Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court

Principles Relating To Section 195 CrPC : Supreme Court Summarises

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court

Award In Which Damages Are Awarded In Absence Of Proven Loss Or Injury Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 On Grounds Of Patent Illegality: Delhi HC

S.12(5) Of Arbitration Act Would Be Applicable To Arbitral Proceedings Which Commenced Before 2015 Amendment Act: P&H High Court

Assessing Officer Not Required To Examine Commercial Expediency Of Transaction When Evaluating Assessee's Explanation U/S 68 Of IT Act: Delhi HC

Recourse To Section 147 Of Income Tax Act Not Barred In Cases Where Assessing Officer Is Empowered To Proceed U/S 153C: Delhi High Court

Provisions Of CPC Applicable In Proceedings Before Family Court: Allahabad High Court Reiterates

Contempt Notice Issued to DRT Chandigarh Presiding Officer for False Remarks Regarding CCTV Camera Status in Tribunal Premises

Motive Need Not Be Proved When Prosecution Case Is Proved By Credible Eye-Witness: Punjab & Haryana HC Upholds Conviction For Double Murder

'Flooded With Litigations Where Innocent Families Are Financially Exploited On Promise Of Sending Children Abroad': Punjab & Haryana HC

Delhi High Court Permanently Restrains Two Businessmen From Infringing Trademark Of French Luxury Brand Louis Vuitton

Can't Shut Eyes To Atrocious Nature Of Offence: Kerala High Court Denies Bail To Police Officer Accused Of Raping Minor Girl

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Suspended Janta Dal (S) Leader Prajwal Revanna's Anticipatory Bail Plea In Sexual Assault Case

Can Govt Counsel Appear For Accused In Criminal Cases Registered By State? Calcutta High Court Calls For Report

CCTV Cameras Made Operational In 423 Police Stations, 153 Police Posts All Mandatory Parts Under Surveillance: Punjab DGP To High Court

Kerala High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Attachment Of Property Of Police Officer Accused In Custodial Torture Of Advocate

'Seize Plastic Items Having Less Than 120 Micron Width', Meghalaya HC Issues Directions To Govt Until Plastic Substitutes Are Developed

'Shocking State Of Affairs': Delhi High Court Asks Authorities To Remove 'Illegal Activities' At Chandni Chowk Redevelopment Project Area

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UP Court Orders Survey Of Sambhal's Mosque By Advocate Commissioner On Plea Claiming It Was Built Over Demolished Temple

On Tuesday, a Court in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district ordered an advocate commissioner to survey the Shahi Jama Masjid at Chandausi. The survey reportedly began in the evening, just hours after the court's order. The order was passed by Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh on a suit...

India's First 24x7 Online Court Opens In Kerala's Kollam

Savarkar Defamation Case | Pune Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Rahul Gandhi On December 2

Delhi Court Orders Release Of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan In Waqf Board PMLA Case

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court

Ministry Of Law & Justice Issues Guidelines For Fair Allocation Of Cases Among Panel Counsels Of Union Govt

Telangana High Court Judges Emphasise Role Of Community Mediation Centres At Legal Services Day Event

Kerala Court Grants Bail To CPM Leader Accused Of Abetting ADM's Suicide

Former SC Judge, Justice Rohinton Nariman To Deliver 10th Justice V R Krishna Iyer Memorial Law Lecture At Kochi [December 07]

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Is Not The Magistrate A Prisoner Of Section 175 (3) Read With Section 173 (4) Of BNSS?

21 Nov 2024 9:38 PM IST

Justice V Ramkumar

Is Not The Magistrate A Prisoner Of Section 175 (3) Read With Section 173 (4) Of BNSS?

Understanding Crime & Youth Delinquency By Revisiting The Movie Dev.D

17 Nov 2024 1:21 PM IST

Sunishth Goyal

Understanding Crime & Youth Delinquency By Revisiting The Movie 'Dev.D'

Exploring AMU Minority Judgment: A Legal Analysis Of Issues And Implications

17 Nov 2024 1:04 PM IST

Syed Kaif Hasan

Exploring AMU Minority Judgment: A Legal Analysis Of Issues And Implications

The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents Autonomy And Access To Health

14 Nov 2024 11:05 AM IST

Medha Shukla & Biraj Swain

The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents' Autonomy And Access To Health

13 Nov 2024 10:40 AM IST

Justice V Ramkumar

Zero FIR

Delhi High Court Verdict In Airports Authority Of India Case Is A Renewed Call To Uphold The Spirit Of The Arbitration Act

12 Nov 2024 2:57 PM IST

Harshit Anand

Delhi High Court Verdict In Airports Authority Of India Case Is A Renewed Call To Uphold The Spirit Of The Arbitration Act

Article 227 In Arbitration-Related Commercial Disputes: Scope And Judicial Boundaries

11 Nov 2024 2:00 PM IST

Chetna Alagh

Article 227 In Arbitration-Related Commercial Disputes: Scope And Judicial Boundaries

9 Nov 2024 10:05 AM IST

Manu Sebastian

The Mixed Legacy Of CJI DY Chandrachud

Abetment Of Suicide – Applicability Of Law In Suicide Cases At Workplaces

3 Nov 2024 3:18 PM IST

Sanjeet Ranjan

Abetment Of Suicide – Applicability Of Law In Suicide Cases At Workplaces

Understanding Arbitration And Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015: Whether Retrospective Or Prospective In Nature

2 Nov 2024 5:35 PM IST

Malik Chauhan & Tazeen Ahmed

Understanding Arbitration And Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015: Whether Retrospective Or Prospective In Nature

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Creating A Safer Internet: AU Corporate Advisory And Legal Services And WHT NOW Join Forces Against Youth Exploitation

To further enhance their commitment towards tackling, the growing menace of cyberbullying and online exploitation amongst youth, AU Corporate Advisory and Legal Services (AUCL), a leading strategic advisory firm has partnered with WHT NOW, an NGO committed to creating a safer digital environment. The collaboration aims to address pressing...

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys Advised IndiQus Technologies On Strategic Acquisition By Yotta

Luthra And Luthra Advises First Coffee On $1.2 Million Fundraise Led By Beenext

Cyber-Bullying: How Should India Legally Equip Itself?

Arbitrability Of Allegations Of Oppression And Mismanagement Under The Companies Act, 2013

Luthra And Luthra Law Offices India Advises SBI-Led Consortium In Financing For Adani's Renewable Energy Hybrid Project

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Courts Today 21.11.24: Gautam Adani| Inner Line Permit System| Bonded Labour| Sambhal Mosque Survey [VIDEO]

21 Nov 2024 10:52 AM IST

Courts Today 20.11.24: Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy| Aircel Maxis Case|24x7 Online Court And More [VIDEO]

20 Nov 2024 10:30 AM IST

Courts Today 19.11.24:Penalty On Meta| Delhi Air Pollution| Savarkar Defamation Case| ANI V. ChatGPT [VIDEO]

19 Nov 2024 10:48 AM IST

Courts Today 18.11.24:Delhi Air Pollution|Rajoana Mercy Plea| Newsclick| Senior Designation And More [VIDEO]

16 Nov 2024 9:42 AM IST

Courts Today 15.11.24:AIBE XIX Fee Challenged |Bihar Alcohol Ban| Animal Cruelty And More [VIDEO]

15 Nov 2024 10:36 AM IST

Courts Today 14.11.24:Ban WhatsApp|Stubble Burning| Amanatullah Khan Bail| Hate Speech And More [VIDEO]

14 Nov 2024 11:07 AM IST

Courts Today 13.11.24:Bulldozer Demolition|NCP Dispute|Post-Partum Depression|Delhi Land Pooling [VIDEO]

13 Nov 2024 10:16 AM IST

Courts Today 12.11.24: Somnath Demolition| Heera Gold Scam| Delhi Liquor Policy|RG Kar And More [VIDEO]

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Assessing Officer Not Required To Examine Commercial Expediency Of Transaction When Evaluating Assessee's Explanation U/S 68 Of IT Act: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that once an assessee offers explanation about nature and source of a credit transaction standing in its books, the burden of proof to show that such explanation is unsatisfactory shifts on the Assessing Officer.A division bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Swarana Kanta Sharma further held that in evaluating...

Recourse To Section 147 Of Income Tax Act Not Barred In Cases Where Assessing Officer Is Empowered To Proceed U/S 153C: Delhi High Court

Transfer Pricing-Assessee's Objections On 'Functional Dissimilarity' Not Adjudicated: Delhi HC Asks TPO To Determine Comparable Entity Afresh

Putting Together Structure Of Plywood Sheets Can't Be Construed As Constructing 'Residential House' For Claiming Capital Gain Exemption: Delhi HC

Mobile Towers & Pre-Fabricated Buildings Moveable Properties, Qualify As 'Capital Goods' For CENVAT Credit : Supreme Court

Assessee Entitled To CENVAT Credit For Service Tax Paid On GTA Services Used To Transport Goods To Buyer's Premises: CESTAT

Amount Received By Assessee Under Agreement To Not Carry On Competitive Business Is In Nature Of 'Capital Receipt', Not Exigible To Tax: Telangana HC

Can't Fault AO's Estimation Of Undisclosed Deposits In Foreign Bank When Assessee Fails To Produce Account Statement: Delhi HC

Purpose & Function Of Product Is Relevant For Classification Under 'Customs Tariff' Heading, Not Tech Used In Such Product: Delhi High Court

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Principles Relating To Section 195 CrPC : Supreme Court Summarises

“Corroboration” Under Section 157 Of The Evidence Act (Section 160 Of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam [BSA] 2023

Contradiction” Under Section 145 Of The Evidence Act (Section 148 Of BSA) And Under The Proviso To Section 162 (1) Cr.P.C. (Section 181 (1) Of BNSS)

Order VI Rule 17 CPC | Principles On Amendment Of Plaint : Supreme Court Explains

When Can Ignorance Of Law Be Taken As Defence?Supreme Court Explains

"Vertical Reservation" & "Horizontal Reservation" Explained Based On Supreme Court Judgments

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WB REAT Facilitates Settlement Between Builder And Homebuyer Over Termination Of Flat Booking Due To Non-Payment Of Total Consideration

West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (Tribunal) bench, comprising Justice Rabindranath Samanta (Chairperson) and Dr. Subrat Mukherjee (Administration Member), oversaw and facilitated a settlement between a builder and a homebuyer.The homebuyer had purchased a flat in the builder's project, but his booking was terminated by the builder after...

Telangana RERA Imposes Penalty Of Rs. 17.88 Lakhs On Sterling Homes For Delays & Deviations From Sanctioned Plan

Haryana RERA Orders Raheja Developers To Refund Three Homebuyers Of Raheja Revanta Project

Failure To Provide Adequate Safety Measures, Chandigarh State Commission Holds Olive Greens Institute Liable

WBREAT Upholds Decision To Refund Complainant Who Booked Two Plots In Mini Township Project By Advance Payment In 2014

WBREAT Upholds Order Directing Builder To Pay Over ₹56 Lakh Over Failure To Provide Possession Of Four Plots By November 2016

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'The Urban Elite V. Union Of India': Book Review

In October, last year, the Supreme Court constitution bench in Supriyo v. UOI unanimously held that there is no fundamental and unqualified right to marry. For most of us, the judgment was like any other judgment of the Supreme Court except for the possibility that it could have canvassed a set of fundamental rights. But members of the queer...

Book Review; Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach

The book "Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach" by Gautam Bhatia (Hart Publishing (24 August 2023)) is thoroughly reviewed in this article. The book begins by contextualizing the shift from traditional vertical approaches in constitutional law, emphasizing how various jurisdictions are broadening the scope of bills of rights to include...

A Man Of Many Parts: Book Review Of Syed Mahmood: Colonial India's Dissenting Judge

Raju's Way - A Laughter Therapy: Book Review Of Tales Of Law And Laughter By Raju Z Moray

The Arc Of Memory: My Life And Times By Murlidhar C. Bhandare: A Delightful Read On Law, Politics, Love & Life

Book Review: These Seats Are Reserved: Caste, Quotas: Caste, Quotas And The Constitution Of India By Abhinav Chandrachud

"AI For Good: India And Beyond" - A Book Navigating The Legal Landscape Of AI

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“This Century Will Define India's Ascent As A Global Arbitration Leader” Justice Hima Kohli At The India-MENA Arbitration Summit

21 Feb 2024 1:24 PM IST

Sama Presents 7th Indian Mediation Week: "Resolutionary Of The Year"

15 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Justice Amanullah Emphasizes The Significance Of Ethics In Legal Practice At The 'Workshop For Young Advocates: Shaping Futuristic India'

13 Feb 2024 2:59 PM IST

Former SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul Advocates For Mediation Over Traditional Legal Process, Recommends Mediation Training for Judges

13 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Access To Justice: Insights From Winter Internship 2023-24 Of Delhi State Legal Services Authority

30 Jan 2024 11:21 AM IST

Justice D B Chakarvarty Launches 'Curated Successful Mediation Stories' In E-Mediation Writings' January Edition - Volume 19

27 Jan 2024 1:18 PM IST

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'संगठित अपराध बढ़ रहे हैं तो क्या विधानमंडल को आरोपियों के लिए सुरक्षा उपायों के बारे में सोचना चाहिए?' : BNS, BNSS प्रावधानों को चुनौती देने वाली याचिका पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट

भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता, 2023 (BNSS) और भारतीय न्याय संहिता, 2023 (BNS) के प्रावधानों की संवैधानिक वैधता को चुनौती देने वाली याचिका पर सुनवाई करते हुए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सवाल उठाया कि क्या संगठित अपराधों के आरोपियों के लिए वास्तव में सुरक्षा उपाय होने चाहिए।जस्टिस सूर्यकांत और जस्टिस उज्जल भुइयां...

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने संसदीय सचिव नियुक्त हिमाचल प्रदेश के विधायकों के खिलाफ अयोग्यता कार्यवाही शुरू करने के हाईकोर्ट के निर्देश पर रोक लगाई

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सीलबंद क्षेत्र के ASI सर्वेक्षण के लिए याचिका पर ज्ञानवापी मस्जिद समिति से जवाब मांगा

CBI और ED मामलों में जमानत शर्तों में ढील देने की मनीष सिसोदिया की याचिका पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सुनवाई होगी

मोबाइल टावर और पूर्वनिर्मित इमारत चल संपत्तियां, CENVAT Credit के लिए 'पूंजीगत सामान' के रूप में योग्य हैं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

'एयरपोर्ट स्टाफ को संवेदनशील बनाएं': सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दिव्यांग व्यक्तियों के लिए एयरपोर्ट सहायता पर केंद्र के दिशा-निर्देशों का समर्थन किया

जेल अधीक्षकों को BNSS की धारा 479 के तहत रिहाई के लिए पात्र महिला कैदियों की पहचान करने के लिए विशेष प्रयास करने चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने तमिलनाडु पुलिस अधिकारियों पर POCSO पीड़िता के अधिकारों का उल्लंघन करने और माता-पिता पर हमला करने के आरोपों की जांच के लिए SIT का गठन किया

सुप्रीम कोर्ट में BNS और BNSS प्रावधानों की वैधता को चुनौती

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Gautam Adani Devised Bribery Scheme To Make Indian Govt Entity Buy Solar Power From His Company: US Dept Of Justice

India's Legislative Shield Against Infant Formula Risks And Lessons From The Abbott Case

Israel's Continued Presence In Occupied Palestinian Territory Unlawful: International Court Of Justice

ICJ Directs Israel To Immediately Halt Military Operations In Rafah; Affirms Directions To Protect Palestinians

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Registrar Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Dharwad

Manav Malhotra

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad invites application for the post of Registrar on Deputation/ Short term Contract.Name of the Post: Registrar No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 57 Years Pay Level: Pay Level 14 (₹ 1,44,200-2,18,200) and other allowance as admissible for Central Government Employees as per the Government of India rule and as applicable at IIIT Dharwad, Karnataka....

Research Assistant And Research Assistant (Legal) Vacancy At National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru invites online application for the post of Research Assistant and Research Assistant (Legal) full-time Bengaluru-based positions at the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) for a period of three years.Name of the Post: Research Assistant and Research Assistant (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) each Essential Qualification and Experience ...

Junior Assistant And Steno/Typist Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Jayashankar Bhupalpally; Telangana [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Jayashankar Bhupalpally invites application for the post of Junior Assistant and Steno/Typist.Name of the Post: Junior Assistant and Steno/Typist No. of Post: 01 (One) each Essential Qualification and Experience Steno/Typist • Must have passed Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Law of a University in India established or incorporated...

Steno/ Typist At District Legal Services Authority, Mulugu Unit, Telangana [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Mulugu unit invites application for the post of Steno/Typist.Name of the Post: Steno/Typist No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 18-34 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Must have passed Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Law of a University in India established or incorporated by or a central Act, Provisional Act or a State...

Steno/ Typist At District Legal Services Authority, Nagarkumool Unit, Telangana [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Nagarkumool Unit invites application for the post of Steno/Typist.Name of the Post: Steno/Typist No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 18-34 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Must have passed Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Law of a University in India established or incorporated by or a central Act, Provisional Act or a...

Steno/ Typist At District Legal Services Authority, Wanaparthy Unit, Telangana [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Wanaparthy unit invites application for the post of Steno/Typist.Name of the Post: Steno/Typist No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 18-34 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Must have passed Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Law of a University in India established or incorporated by or a central Act, Provisional Act or a...