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Kerala HC Launches “Kerala High Court Judgements-Daily” Platform To Make Certified Copies Of Reported Judgments Available Through WhatsApp Daily
The Kerala High Court launched the 'Kerala High Court Daily Judgments' (KHJ - Daily) platform to ensure that fully certified reported judgments are made accessible to all on a daily basis through WhatsApp. Chief Justice A J Desai unveiled the KHJ-Daily platform on July 27, 2024. Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, Editorial Committee members- Justice V G Arun, Justice C S Dias, Joseph Rajesh, (Director of IT), Jubiya A (Director of Kerala State Mediation and Conciliation Centre), Rakesh MG (Deputy...
Shocking To Know That Some High Court Judges Are Not Conducting Court On Time, Sitting In Second Half: Justice BR Gavai
Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai on Saturday, spoke at the National Judicial Academy Conference at Kolkata. Earlier Live Law had reported on Chief Justice of India Justice (Dr) DY Chadrachud's speech at the aforesaid conference, also attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The CJI had expressed that judges should not be considered deities, but realise their role to serve the people. While delivering his address, Justice Gavai touched on the principles to be followed...
Bengaluru Court Extends Police Custody Of JD(S) Leader Suraj Revanna In Sexual Abuse Case By Man
A city court in Bengaluru on Monday extended the police custody of Janata Dal (S) MLC Suraj Revanna till July 3rd. Revanna has been arrested in connection with a case of alleged sexual abuse of a man.The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate extended Revanna's custody by two days on an application filed by the Karnataka Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Notably, Revanna is the elder brother of Prajwal Revanna who has been accused in multiple sexual assault cases himself. He...
"Holders Of Public Office Ought To Be Held Accountable": Justice GR Swaminathan Releases Performance Report Upon Completing 7 Years As Judge
Justice GR Swaminathan of Madras High Court has released a performance report on completing seven years as a Judge. In his report, Justice Swaminathan says that all holders of public office including Judges ought to be held accountable and Judges also have to be judges based on their performance. Justice Swaminathan added that the parameters applicable to judges of the District Judiciary should also apply to the judges of the High Court. Thus, the judge deemed it appropriate to ...
SEBI Fines Rs 3.75 Crore On Former Kwality Ltd. Executives For Financial Misrepresentation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a fine against former senior management of Kwality Ltd for their involvement in misstating financial figures between FY 2017 and FY 2019. SEBI has imposed fines totalling Rs 3.75 crore on Sanjay Dhingra, the former Chairman and Managing Director; Sidhant Gupta, former Executive Director and non-executive Director; and...
RBI Imposes Penalty For Rs 29.60 lakh On HSBC Bank For Non-Compliance With Card Operations Regulations
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced the imposition of a monetary penalty amounting to Rs 29.60 lakh on HSBC Bank stating non-compliance with regulatory directives concerning credit card, debit card, and rupee denominated co-branded prepaid card operations. According to the RBI's statement released on June 28, HSBC Bank failed to adhere to specific directions outlined...
SEBI Bars Proprietor Of GN Traders for Illegal Investment Advisory Services
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed issued an order against Kashif Siddique, the proprietor of GN Traders, for his involvement in illegal investment advisory services. SEBI has barred Siddique from operating in the securities market for two years and imposed a fine of Rs 11 lakh. Additionally, he has been directed to refund Rs 1.40 crore, which he collected as...
Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson Writes To Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal To Stop Implementation Of New Criminal Laws
Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson has written to Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to stop the implementation of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam until extensive consultation is undertaken with all stakeholders and to reconsider the necessity of enacting the new criminal laws. Wilson said...
SEBI Imposes Two-Year Market Ban On 4W Wealth Management And Directors, Orders Refund Of Rs12.83 Crore For Illegal Investment Advisory Services
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has ordered a two-year market ban against 4W Wealth Management Pvt Ltd, along with the firm's directors, Bhavesh P Bhensdadia, Rinkalkumar Mohanbhai Chopda, Vivek Laxmanbhai Patel, Nileshbhai Chandubhai Patel, and Parth Kanubhai Patel. The order also involved a mandate to refund Rs12.83 crore collected as fees from investors, due to...
NEET-UG Malpractices Case | Gujarat Court Remands 4 Accused To 4-Day CBI Custody
Today, a special CBI court in Gujarat's Godhra District remanded four accused to four days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody in connection with malpractices at NEET-UG held at Jalaram School in Godhra's Parvadi village. The people sent to CBI's custody by Principal District Judge of Panchmahal, C K Chauhan are Jay Jalaram School's principal, Purushottam...
Role Of Judges Is To Serve People, Not Be Revered As 'Deities' In The 'Temple Of Justice': CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, during the inaugural session of the two-day East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy in Kolkata, emphasized the dangers of equating judges with gods. He stressed that the role of judges is to serve public interest, not to be revered as deities.CJI Chandrachud expressed his discomfort with the notion of the court as a "temple...
SEBI Approves Norms To Regulate 'Finfluencers' Amid Rising Concerns
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved norms for regulating unregistered financial influencers, commonly referred to as 'finfluencers.' This decision comes amid growing concerns over the potential risks associated with these influencers, who often provide financial advice and recommendations without proper regulation. In a recent board meeting, SEBI approved a...