Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Six Advocates As Judges Of Kerala High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the names of six Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Kerala High Court.In its resolution dated December 5, 2023, the Collegium stated that the Kerala High Court Chief Justice, had recommended the elevation of the six judicial officers, in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues, and that...

UP Govt Notifies Ordinance Declaring 'Nazul' Land Will Not Be Converted To Freehold Land In Favor Of Private Persons/Entities

On 7th March 2024, the State Government of Uttar Pradesh notified the Uttar Pradesh Nazul Properties (Management and Utilization For Public Purposes) Ordinance, 2024 by which any Nazul land shall not be converted into freehold in favor of any private persons or private entities after the commencement of the Ordinance.Nazul means “any land or building which is the property of Government on...

Step Father Can't Be Asked To Maintain Child When Biological Father Is Alive: Delhi Court

A Delhi Court has observed that a stepfather cannot be asked to maintain a minor child when the biological father is alive.“With regard to the maintenance of the child, this court is of the view that in the presence of biological father of the child, the step father cannot be asked to maintain the child.” Metropolitan Magistrate Neha Kheria of Tis Hazari Courts observed.The judge made...

2018 Hapur Lynching Case : UP Trial Court Finds 10 Persons Guilty, Sentences Them To Life

A Sessions Court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday (March 12) found ten persons guilty in the 2018 Hapur lynching case relating to the murder of 45-year-old Qasim and assault of 62-year-old Samiudeen on a false rumour of cow slaughter.The Court of Additional Sessions Judge Hapur convicted all 10 convicts under Sections 302/149, 307/149, 147, 148 and 153A of the Indian Penal Code. They have...

[Last Day To Register] Livelaw Academy's Certificate Course On Privacy And Data Protection In India With Adv. Vrinda Bhandari

10 hours – starting from 16th March 2024, 10.30AM to 12.30PMRs. 4499/- OnlyClick Here To RegisterWe live in an age of big data, where technology has enabled governments and companies to monitor our lives more easily and cheaply. The relationship between the citizen and the State, as well as the citizen and big corporates is increasingly mediated through the use of technology, giving rise to concerns regarding privacy and surveillance, even as India continues to not have a...

UK To Pay £370 Million In Controversial Asylum Relocation Partnership With Rwanda

The National Audit Office (NAO) has disclosed that the UK government is set to pay a minimum of £370 million to Rwanda under the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP). This revelation comes from a detailed report published by the NAO, the independent public spending watchdog in the UK. The report outlines the financial commitments made by the UK under the partnership,...

[Malegaon Blast] “Neither She Is Present Nor Original Medical Certificate Produced”: NIA Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against BJP MP Pragya Thakur

The Special NIA Court on Monday issued a bailable warrant against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur for her repeated absence in Malegaon Blast Case of 2008 and rejected exemption application.“It was specifically directed that the accused no.1 to remain present on 11.03.2024 along with medical certificate, considering her last application. Despite of aforesaid directions neither she is present nor...

Srinagar Court Fines Traffic Cop ₹1000 For Inaccurately Issuing E-Challan Against Wrong Vehicle

Highlighting deficiencies in the e-challan system a Srinagar Court has levied a ₹1000 fine on a traffic cop for issuing a wrong challan. The court observed that either traffic police officers lack proper training in operating the e-challan system or are not exercising due diligence while issuing challans.Directing SSP Traffic (City), Srinagar to sensitise cops manning e-challans Special...

Jharkhand's National Lok Adalat: Over 8.69 Lakh Pre-Litigation Cases And 89,000 Pending Cases Disposed, Settling Claims Worth Rs 489 Crores

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) organized the National Lok Adalat across the state, alongside the efforts of the Jharkhand High Court Legal Services Committee. Under the guidance of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court and Executive Chairman of JHALSA, meticulous preparations spanning several weeks culminated in...

National Lok Adalat In Bihar: Over 99,000 Cases Settled, Rs 390 Crore In Claims Resolved

Under the directive of the National Legal Services Authority and the esteemed guidance of Justice K. Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court cum Patron-in-Chief, and Justice Ashutosh Kumar, JAD-1 cum Executive Chairman of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, a significant "National Lok Adalat" addressing pre-litigation and pending cases took place on March 9, 2024. This...

Justice Prathiba M Singh's Book On Patent Law Launched By Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Prathiba M Singh's book on Patent Law was launched on Saturday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with other foreign dignitaries. The book, which has been published by Thomson Reuters, was launched at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. The book launch event witnessed the presence of the following:- Union Finance Minister Niramla Sitharaman-...

National Legal Services Authority: 1st National Lok Adalat Of 2024

"1.13 Crores of Cases Settled in the 1st National Lok Adalat of 2024, Making Strides Towards Swift and Amicable Justice" In a significant stride towards fostering an accessible and inclusive justice system, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) successfully organized the 1st National Lok Adalat for the year 2024 in the Taluks, Districts and High Courts in the 34 States/UTs on...