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Centre Notifies Appointment Of 7 Additional Judges As Permanent Judges In Calcutta, P&H, Kerala & Jharkhand High Courts
The Law Ministry on Tuesday notified the elevation of 7 additional judges as permanent judges in the Calcutta, Punjab Haryana, Kerala and Jharkhand High Courts.They are:Calcutta High Court Justice Ananya Bandyopadhyay,Justice Rai Chattopadhyay, Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), andJustice Raja Basu ChowdhuryThe Supreme Court collegium had recommended their names on January 18. Additionally,...
BJP Leader Ranjith Sreenivasan Murder : Kerala Court Gives Death Sentence To 14 PFI Members
A Court in Kerala awarded death sentence to 14 persons who were found guilty for the murder of BJP leader and lawyer Ranjith Sreenivasan in December 2021. It is for the first time in Kerala that so many persons have been sentenced to death in a single case.On January 20, Additional Sessions Court Mavelikara had found 15 persons, who are members of the Popular Front of India(PFI), guilty in...
AFT Bar Association Writes To Law Ministry Alleging Defence Ministry Is 'Clogging Courts' By Litigating Against Disability Benefits To Soldiers
The Armed Forces Tribunal Chandigarh Bench Bar Association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Law Ministry, raising concerns about the Ministry of Defence (MoD) "clogging the courts" and "bringing judicial work to a standstill" through litigations against disabled soldiers, widows of defence personnel, and their family members.While endorsing the letter written by the AFT...
Bihar Federation Of Women Lawyers Hosts Workshop On Court Crafts And Etiquettes
The Bihar Federation of Women Lawyers successfully organized a workshop on Court Crafts and Etiquettes on January 19, 2024. The esteemed event was graced by the presence of Justice Nilu Agarwal, Former Judge of the Patna High Court; Mr. K.N. Singh, Additional Solicitor General; and Mrs. Nivedita Nirvikar, Senior Advocate at the Patna High Court.Mr. K.N. Singh, conducting the workshop,...
'Vision 2047': Madhya Pradesh HC Vows To Ensure No Case In State Remains Pending For Beyond A Year From Its Institution By 2047
On the auspicious occasion of the 75th Republic Day, the Madhya Pradesh High Court announced the launch of the 'Vision 2047', an initiative to celebrate 2047, the 100th year of Independence in a "contributory way" by ensuring that no case remains pending for beyond a year from its institution at Madhya Pradesh.Releasing a special note on this occasion, Chief Justice Ravi Malimath India sent out...
CCI: Entry Of More Players And Increase In Prices Indicates Greater Competition, Citing No Contravention Of Competition Act
The Competition Commission of India ('CCI') comprising Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson) Mr. Anil Agrawal (Member) and Ms. Sweta Kakkad (Member) closed the complaint filed by Mr. Jarnail Singh ('Informant') against Madhav KRG Ltd ('OP-1') and Punjab Pollution Control Board ('OP-2') alleging contravention of provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 ('Act'). The CCI held that the entry of...
CCI: Exclusivity Granted To Kerala State Road Transport Corporation By Kerala Government In Public Interest Is Not Anti-Competitive
The Competition Commission of India ('CCI') comprising Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson), Mr. Anil Agrawal (Member), and Ms. Sweta Kakkad (Member) closed the complaint filed by Mr. Shine P. Sasidhar ('Informant') against Kerala State Road Transport Corporation ('OP') alleging contravention of provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 ('Act'). The CCI held that the exclusivity granted to OP by...
Kerala High Court Suspends Two Officials Over Republic Day Skit With Remarks Against Prime Minister, Central Govt
The Kerala High Court has initiated disciplinary proceedings against two officials for showing "derogatory and objectionable content and criticism" against the Government in the skit performed on the Republic Day Celebrations at the High Court Auditorium. The officers are placed under suspension from service, pending enquiry and disciplinary action.Chief Justice A. J. Desai has directed...
Bihar State Legal Services Authority Conducts 21-Day Winter Internship For Law Students
The Bihar State Legal Services Authority recently concluded a 21-day winter internship program for law students hailing from various law colleges across India. Commencing on January 3, 2024, the program wrapped up with a valedictory session held on January 23, 2024.The comprehensive internship aimed to provide students with insights into both academic and practical dimensions of law....
Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Umar Ansari, Son Of Mukhtar Ansari, From Arrest In Model Code Of Conduct Case
In a criminal appeal of Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, seeking anticipatory bail, the Supreme Court granted him interim protection from arrest.The matter was placed before Justices Hrishikesh Roy and P K Mishra on January 25. The facts of the case are that an FIR was lodged against Abbas Ansari, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party candidate from Mau Sadar...
BREAKING | 'Can Say There Existed A Large Hindu Temple Before Gyanvapi Mosque's Construction', Concludes ASI's Survey Report
In a significant development, the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) survey report concerning the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has claimed that there existed a large Hindu Temple before the construction of the existing structure (Gyanvapi Mosque).The report also asserts that the parts of the pre-existing temple including pillars were used in the construction of existing structure...
Bombay Bar Association Amends Bye-Laws To Reserve 25% Seats For Women In It's Standing Committee
The Bombay Bar Association, one of the oldest associations of lawyers in the country amended its bylaws to reserve 25% or five seats in its standing committee for women.“In a historic move Bombay Bar Association amended its bye-laws to ensure at least 5 seats to female members on the standing committee of 20 members,” Advocate Vishal Kanade, Secretary of the BBA said. He added that there...