Book Launch Of 'The Indian Makeover: From Being Ruled To Being Governed' By Dr. Justice G.C. Bharuka And Devashish Bharuka [8th December]

A book authored by Dr. Justice G.C. Bharuka, a former Judge of the High Courts of Patna & Karnataka and Devashish Bharuka, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, titled 'The Indian Makeover: From Being Ruled to Being Governed' is scheduled to be launched on 8th December 2023 (Friday) at 06:30pm.The book will be formally released by Justice P.S. Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India. Shri Tushar Mehta, Ld. Solicitor General of India is the Guest of Honour. Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar,...

1st Regional Conference On Access To Legal Aid: Strengthening Access To Justice In The Global South

The 1st Regional Conference on Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South concluded this on 28th November. The Conference witnessed the participation of over 191 participants from 51 countries. The first day of the conference witnessed two roundtables – the Chief Justices’ Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice for All in the Global South and the Ministerial Roundtable on Achieving the Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030: Access to Justice – Global South.The...

36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 Kicks Off, Uniting Legal Minds For Insightful Discussions And Collaborative Progress

LAWASIA is a regional association of lawyers, judges, jurists and legal organisations, which advocates for the interests and concerns of the Asia Pacific legal profession. The 36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 organized by LAWASIA and the The Bar Association of India commenced on 24th November at the Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru. The conference marks a significant gathering of legal minds from across the globe. The highly anticipated Conference officially commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony...

Survey Across High Courts And The Supreme Court On Causelists By Daksh

DAKSH is a Bengaluru-based civil society organization, focused on judicial reforms and access to justice. Over the years, it has conducted extensive research, shedding light on the realities of the legal and justice system, and advocating for systemic reforms from a citizen's perspective.The Listing Project Do you often wait in court for a listed matter that doesn't get heard? Do you usually get less than a day’s notice before your hearing is scheduled? Do you have matters that have not been...

ICA: Conference On "Arbitration As A Catalyst For Economic Development" [16th December]

Indian Council of Arbitration, the apex arbitral institution in the country is organizing a Conference on "ARBITRATION AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" on 16th DECEMBER 2023 at ITC GRAND CENTRAL, PAREL, MUMBAI.Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India & Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice of the High Court of Bombay have consented to address the participants at the Conference.The Conference anticipates a distinguished audience, including eminent...

36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 On ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: Lawyering In The Digital Age’ [24th -27th Nov]

LAWASIA and the The Bar Association of India are inviting their members and other legal professionals to join the 36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 from Friday 24 to Monday 27 November 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru.THEME: ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Lawyering in the Digital Age’The Annual Conference is LAWASIA’s flagship event and the highlight of its professional events program. The Conference is a platform for the convergence of bar leaders, jurists, professional...

IAMC Hyderabad Signs MOU With The Russian Arbitration Center In Dubai

The Russian Arbitration Center (RAC) and International Arbitration & Mediation Center in Hyderabad (IAMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Dubai Arbitration Week.The MoU signed by Yulia Mullina, Director of the RAC, and Tariq Khan, Registrar of IAMC, Hyderabad states that both parties will cooperate to promote international arbitration in Russia and India, including by organising joint conferences, seminars, workshops, training programmes or other events on international...

DLSA: Culmination Ceremony Of Project “Aaroh: Vidhik Sewa Ke Badhte Kadam”

The Delhi State Legal Services Authority recently commemorated National Legal Services Day, observing "Legal Services Week" from November 1st to 7th, 2023, through the platform of Project Aaroh: Vidhik Sewa ke Badhte Kadam. DSLSA curated a series of purposeful programs tailored for specific groups during this enlightening project, embodying the spirit of legal service and outreach.“The Culmination Ceremony: Celebrating Triumphs and Paving the Path Ahead"The Culmination ceremony of Project...

AAROH:Vidhik Sewa Ke Badhte Kadam

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, serves as the foundation for Legal Services Institutions (LSIs) across the nation, including NALSA at the national level, SLSAs at the state level, and DLSAs at the district level. Recognizing the pivotal role these institutions play in facilitating access to justice, the National Legal Services Day is celebrated annually on 9th November. In alignment with this ethos, Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) executed the project "AAROH: Vidhik...

K.K. Venugopal, Former AG Unveils The Legacy Of M.K. Nambiyar In New Book: 'M.K. Nambiyar - A Constitutional Visionary'

The book titled 'M.K. Nambiyar - A Constitutional Visionary' is an attempt to preserve in perpetuity the life of one of India’s greatest constitutional lawyers, M.K. Nambiar. Written by his son and a legal luminary himself, K.K. Venugopal, this biography provides a fascinating account of Mr Nambiar’s life. It not only describes the man but also recapitulates Indian legal history dating to before Independence. The book includes some of the landmark cases Mr Nambiar fought in his legal career....

NALSA And NCW Lead the Charge For All-Inclusive Access To Justice And Empowerment Of People And Women On Legal Services Day

On a momentous occasion at Vigyan Bhawan, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the National Commission for Women (NCW) joined forces to commemorate Legal Services Day, unveiling initiatives that mark a significant leap forward in justice, legal awareness, and empowerment of people, specifically women across India.Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, lauded NALSA and NCW for catalyzing a paradigm shift in the accessibility of law and justice within communities. He...

Professional Mediator Training Program By Indian Institute Of Arbitration & Mediation

Mediation has developed into a mainstream dispute resolution process for commercial disputes. Business and commercial mediation has developed into a sophisticated form of managed negotiation, where the resolution has to satisfy the needs and interests of the parties and help to build great relationships. Lawyers are upskilling in areas that technology can’t take over, such as mediation, negotiation and problem-solving. And research has found that commercial clients show a preference for...