Bhima-Koregaon Commission Refuses To Summon CM Devendra Fadnavis As Witness

The State-appointed two-member Commission which is probing the Bhima-Koregaon violence of 2018 on Wednesday turned down the request made by advocate Prakash Ambedkar, who sought to call Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the witness box.Dalit leader Ambedkar was making his final submissions in the matter while representing his party Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA).Notably,...

National Lok Adalat In Chhattisgarh Disposes More Than 22 Lakh Cases With 842 Cr Settlement

This year's last National Lok Adalat was successfully organized on 14th December 2024 across Chhattisgarh under the guidance of Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice, High Court of Chhattisgarh and Patron-in-Chief of the Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority. This National Lok Adalat spanned across the State from the Taluka courts to the High Court, with an to make justice...

23 Yrs Later, Gujarat Court Grants Relief To Man Who Was Denied LLB Admission For Being A Year Short Of 15-Year Student Period Rule

After a legal battle spanning 23 years, a City Civil Court in Ahmedabad last month directed Gujarat University and a college affiliated to grant admission to a 42-year-old man in the three-year LL.B course in the next academic year.The plaintiff–Shashi Kumar Mohata, a commerce graduate from Calcutta University sought for admission into the 3-year LL. B program in Daultbhai Trivdei Law...

Lok Adalat In Telangana Disposes 11.5L Cases At District Level; 225 Cases Settled At High Court With ₹15.9 Crore Compensation

The Telangana High Court disposed of 11,55,993 cases in the 4th Lok Adalat held in the State on 14 December 2024. A total of 5,42,253 cases were disposed of at the pre-trial stage. The State went above and beyond of inform the general public about the Lok-Adalat by playing 1 minute videos in Cinema Theatres and stop signals. The Adalat was conducted under the guidance of...

Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority (ASLSA) to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,...

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (December 17) after a voting process. Reportedly, the Union Cabinet has accepted the recommendation of High Level Committee for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State...

Legal Awareness Programs Conducted Across 59 Jails In Bihar To Educate Prisoners On Their Rights

The Bihar Human Rights Commission (BHRC), in collaboration with the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA), organized a comprehensive legal awareness program titled 'Sabhi Ke Liye Swantantra, Samaanta aur Nyay' (Independence, Equality, and Justice for All) across all 59 jails in Bihar to commemorate Human Rights Day 2024.This legal awareness program was aimed at raising awareness about...

Final National Lok Adalat Of 2024 In Gujarat Disposes About 2.5 Lakh Pending Cases With ₹1270.6 Cr Settlement; Over 3 Lakh Pre-Litigation Cases

The Last and the final National Lok Adalat of 2024 was successfully organised on December 14, 2024, across the state of Gujarat under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The Lok Adalat witnessed huge participation and a remarkable success across the state.The Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court and Patron-in-Chief of the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority...

No Survey Order For Now In 'Atala Mosque' Case | Jaunpur Court Posts Matter For March 2 In View Of SC's Interim Order

A Court in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur District today refused to pass any orders on the Swaraj Vahini Association's plea seeking an Amin survey of the city's 14th Century Atala Mosque in view of the Supreme Court's Dec 12 interim order restraining courts from passing any effective interim or final orders, including orders for a survey. “As the Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed that...

NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata has been awarded an A+ accreditation by the (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) for the first time in the University's almost 25-year long history.Notably, the University, which was founded in 1999 by Prof (Dr) Madhava Menon, had not yet been accredited by the NAAC since its inception. While classes at NUJS...

Trial Advocacy Competition 2025 by Government Law College, Ernakulam [Jan 17 – 19; Cash Prizes Upto Rs. 65k]: Register by Dec 27!

The All India Trial Advocacy Competition (AITA) is more than a competition; it embodies the college's enduring commitment to shaping future leaders in the legal profession. Since its launch in 2017, it has provided young law students with a stage to step into the shoes of courtroom lawyers.The first edition in 2017 was an extraordinary success, becoming one of India's premier platforms for...

Kolkata Court Grants Bail To Ex-RG Kar Principal, Police Officer Abhijit Mondal Due To CBI's Failure To File Chargesheet In Timely Manner

In a new development related to the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar medical college and hospital, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sealdah, has granted bail to former principal of the college Sandip Ghosh, and former OC of the jurisidictional police station Abhijit Mondal, who were arrested for conspiring to cover-up the incident.The ACJM granted bail...