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AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Dismisses Christian Michel's Plea Seeking Release From Custody
A Delhi Court recently dismissed a plea moved by Christian James Michel seeking his release from custody in connection with Agusta Westland case. Special CBI judge Sanjeev Aggarwal of Rouse Avenue Courts observed that it was not clear under what provision of CrPC the application for release was moved by Michel, as an accused could only be released on bail as per Chapter XXXIII of CrPC....
'Teela Masjid' Dispute | Lucknow Court Dismisses Revision Plea Against Order Rejecting Objection To Hindu Worshippers' Suit
A court of Additional District Judge in Lucknow on Wednesday REJECTED a revision plea filed by Mosque's Imam Mutawalli challenging an order of a Civil Judge (of September 2023) rejecting objections to a civil suit filed by Hindus seeking the right of worship within the Teele Wali Mosque premises.The suit in question was filed by 8 devotees & worshipers of 'Lord Sheshnagesht Teeleshwar...
Umar Khalid Moves Court Seeking Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
Former JNU scholar and activist Umar Khalid has moved a Delhi Court seeking regular bail in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts sought response of the prosecution on the bail plea and listed the matter for hearing on March 11. The fresh bail plea has...
'Unpacking The Shift From Penal To Nyaya': ILI Patna In Collaboration With Bihar Judicial Academy & BSLSA Hosts Talk On Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita
The Indian Law Institute (ILI), Patna, in collaboration with the Bihar Judicial Academy and Bihar State Legal Services Authority, organized a comprehensive talk shedding light on the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, titled "Unpacking the Shift from Penal to Nyaya." Under the guidance of the Patna High Court, the event aimed to delve into the transformative aspects of the new legal framework.The...
Jharkhand's Palashbani Panchayat Hosts Legal Services And Empowerment Camp; Distributes Assets Worth 15.9 Crores Amongst 11,227 Beneficiaries
A state-level legal services cum empowerment camp, aimed at reaching out to the vulnerable sections of society, particularly primitive tribes, was successfully organized in Palashbani Panchayat of Jamshedpur Sadar Block on February 24, 2024 by Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA).The initiative, conducted under the auspices of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA),...
CJAR Seminar TOMORROW On Supreme Court's Judicial Administration & Management And Its Trend On Cases Involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights
Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms in partnership with The Wire and LiveLaw is organizing seminar on "Supreme Court Judicial Administration & Management- Issues & Concerns" and "The Supreme Court's recent trend on cases involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights" on February 24 at the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi.To discuss these twin issues...
Justice KM Joseph Criticises Supreme Court's 'Hindutva' Judgment, Says Court May Not Have Looked At Savarkar's Version Of 'Hindutva'
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice K M Joseph spoke about “Secularism Under the Indian Constitution” for a lecture session conducted by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA).Analysing S R Bommai Case In the context of Secularism in the Indian Constitution, Justice Joseph mentioned that the most important aspect about secularism in India is the political one. He...
Bar Council Of India Lauds Centre For Three Criminal Bills, Pledges To Support & Train Legal Fraternity
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has commended the government for passing the three criminal bills: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.In a press release dated 21.02.2024, the Bar Council said, “This legislative milestone marks a pivotal juncture in the evolution of India's criminal justice...
Delhi Riots: Court Denies Bail To Tasleem Ahmed In UAPA Larger Conspiracy Case
A Delhi Court on Thursday denied bail to Tasleem Ahmed, accused in the case registered under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, alleging a larger conspiracy in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai rejected Ahmed's plea seeking regular bail on the ground of parity with co-accused persons namely Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha...
BSLSA Organizes First Training & Sensitization Program For Nodal Officers Of District Legal Services Authorities In Bihar
The Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) conducted the inaugural training and sensitization program on February 17, 2024 for Nodal Officers of District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) in Bihar.This initiative stems from directives issued by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in 2018, whereby the State of Bihar designated Senior Deputy Collectors, responsible for the...
'Unkind & Condemnable To Turn Down Genuine Request For Adjournment Of Case': Bar Council Of Kerala Writes To CJ Against Justice A. Badharudeen
The Bar Council of Kerala has written to Chief A J Desai regarding the manner in which Justice A. Badharudeen allegedly denied a genuine request for case adjournment on medical grounds to Advocate Jayakumar Namboodiri. They allege that turning down a genuine request for adjournment of a case due to severe health issues was unkind and condemnable since the other side had no objection to...
Sheena Bora Murder: Special Court Rejects CBI's Plea To Stall Docuseries On Netflix Featuring Indrani Mukerjea
A Special Court on Tuesday rejected CBI's plea to stall a documentary series titled the “Buried Truth – The Indrani Mukerjea Story” featuring Indrani Mukerjea, accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora. The series featuring several persons closely connected to the case will premier on streaming platform 'Netflix,' on February 23, 2024. On Tuesday, Special CBI Judge S P...