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PM Modi Degree Defamation Case| Ahmedabad Court Refuses Expeditious Hearing Of Revision Plea By Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh
A sessions court in Gujarat's Ahmedabad has REJECTED a plea moved by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (Arvind Kejriwal) and AAP RS MP Sanjay Singh to expedite the hearing in their revision plea against issuance of summons to them by a trial court in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Gujarat University.The duo had essentially sought an expedited hearing of their revision petition, aiming for it...
'J&K Governor Had No Idea' : Petitioners Cite Satya Pal Malik's Interview Before Supreme Court In Article 370 Case
On the 9th day of hearing in the Article 370 case, the revelations made by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik were cited in the Supreme Court.Senior Advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for one of the petitioners challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, referred to Malik's interview given to Karan Thapar of 'The Wire' in April...
Motor Accident Claims : Supreme Court Criticises 'Lethargic Attitude' Of States In Not Filing Compliance Report
The Supreme Court recently criticised the 'lethargic attitude' of states in not filing compliance reports on directions issued by the Top Court for implementation of the amended Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.The Apex Court in its previous order dated 10.07.2023 had urged the States and High Courts that had not filed their compliance reports in connection with a slew...
Acid Attack: Srinagar Court Hands Life Imprisonment To Two Convicts Who Targeted Law Student
A Srinagar court on Tuesday handed down life imprisonment to two individuals found guilty of orchestrating the gruesome acid attack on a law student in Nowshera in the year 2014.The convicts, identified as Irshad Ahmad Wani alias Sunny and Mohammad Umar Noor, were also slapped with hefty fines of ₹5 lakh each, underscoring the gravity of their crime.Principal Sessions Judge Jawad...
MP Legal Services Authority To Organize Capacity Building Program For Advocates Preparing For Higher Judicial Services On August 24
Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) under the guidance of Chief Justice Ravi Malimath Patron-in-Chief and Justice Sheel Nagu, Executive Chairman of MPSLSA is organising a capacity building training programme for Advocates preparing for Higher Judicial Services in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Judicial Academy, on August 24.“The representation of Advocates...
Supreme Court Issues Guidelines For Filing Written Submissions Before Constitution Benches & Important Final Hearing Cases
The Supreme Court registry today(Aug 22) issued a circular detailing comprehensive guidelines to streamline the process of filing written submissions and compilations before constitution benches and important final hearing cases.The guidelines, laid out in a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), are set to provide a structured framework for filing soft copies of written submissions and...
Former CJ Of Calcutta High Court Justice Prakash Shrivastava Appointed As Chairperson of National Green Tribunal
Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT).After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired in July, Justice Sheo Kumar Singh was appointed as the Acting Chairperson.Justice Srivastav Enrolled as Advocate on February 2, 1987. He Practised on Tax, Civil and Constitutional sides in the Supreme Court of India at New Delhi. He was...
Intoxication Of A Lady Does Not Give License To Her Male Friend To Take Undue Advantage Of Her Condition: Delhi Court
Intoxication of a lady does not give license to her male friend to take undue advantage of her condition, a Delhi Court has observed while upholding the conviction of a man for using criminal force by trying to kiss a woman and voluntarily causing hurt to her by slapping her. Additional Sessions Judge Sunil Gupta of Saket Court upheld the conviction of the man under Section 354 (assault...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Facilitates Hindi Translation Of Reportable Judgments And Orders
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has initiated the practice of translating its judgments in the Hindi language. The High Court formally introduced this change through an announcement posted on its official website on August 16. This move aligns with the efforts to enhance accessibility to legal information for a wider audience.These translations will be accessible on the High Court's...
Jharkhand High Court Introduces E-Seva Kendra-Cum-Help Desks
In a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and simplifying legal proceedings, the Jharkhand High Court has unveiled two innovative 'e-seva kendra-cum-help desks' within its premises. The inauguration ceremony was held on Monday and was graced by Chief Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, alongside the presence of all sitting judges of the high court.These newly established help desks are...
NEET PG | Students Who Take Admission In All India Quota Can't Vacate Seats After 2nd Round Of AIQ Counselling : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 21) reiterated that students who take admission in All India Quota(AIQ) seats for Post Graduate medical courses cannot vacate the seats after the second round of counselling for AIQ seats in National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET).The Court referred to the order passed in May 2017 in the case Dar-Us-Slam Educational Trust v Medical Council of India...
RSS Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Approaches Bombay High Court Against Order Allowing Transcripts Of His Speech To Be Exhibited As Evidence
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has approached the Bombay High Court against an order passed by the Magistrate court at Bhiwandi allowing transcripts of his alleged defamatory speech to be exhibited as ‘evidence’ in the ongoing defamation case filed by an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary. RSS worker Rajesh Kunte has accused Gandhi of defaming the RSS by making "false and...