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Senior Advocate Basava Prabhu S. Patil Appointed As New Advocate General Of Sikkim
The Government of Sikkim today appointed Shri Basava Prabhu S. Patil as the new Advocate General of the state.A notification issued to this effect reads, "In pursuance of clause (1) of Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Sikkim is hereby pleased to appoint Shri Basava Prabhu S. Patil, Senior Advocate as Advocate General of Sikkim with immediate effect".Having...
Advocates Should Not Solemnise 'Self-Respect Marriages' In Professional Capacity But Can Act As Witnesses In Private Capacity : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today ruled that advocates, being officers of the court, should abstain from undertaking or volunteering to solemnize 'self-respect marriages' as per Hindu Marriage Act 1955 (as applicable to State of Tamil Nadu) in their professional capacity. However, they may stand as witnesses for marriages in their personal capacities as friends or relatives.A bench comprising Justices...
Sonamarg Construction Ban: Jammu & Kashmir High Court Grants Special Exception For Maintenance/ Repair Of Army Installations
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has allowed the Indian Army to conduct vital maintenance and repair works in existing structures within the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) and other transit camps situated in the pristine region of Sonamarg. Marking a distinct departure from previous restraints imposed by the court, the bench of Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice M A...
CCI Closes Complaint Against Sepson AB And Sepson India, Citing No Contravention Of Competition Act From The Contractual Matters
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) comprising Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson), Sangeeta Verma (Member), and Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi (Member) closed the complaint filed by Transvahan Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (Informant No. 1) and Mr. S.R Venkatesan (Informant No. 2) alleging contravention of the provisions of sections 3(4) and 4 of the Competition Act, 2002 (Act) against Sepson...
JJ Act Contemplates Social Reintegration Of Children In Conflict With Law: Calcutta HC Chief Justice Sivagnanam Stresses On Rehabilitation
“Every child has an inherent potential to grow up and achieve his or her full potential and contribute towards the growth of our country. The juvenile justice Act takes a holistic approach to protecting the rights of children, with proper care, development, treatment, and social reintegration of children in difficult situations, by adopting a child friendly approach. Children are born...
Gujarat's Ex-Advocate General Suresh Shelat Passes Away At 85
Renowned legal luminary Suresh Shelat, a former Advocate General of Gujarat and distinguished senior counsel at the Gujarat High Court, breathed his last on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85 years old and had commenced his legal practice in the year 1967.Shelat was the Advocate General of Gujarat from 2000 to 2006, voluntarily resigning from the post in January 2006. With a...
Remission Shouldn't Be Denied Solely On Reports Of Presiding Judge Or Police : Supreme Court Lays Down Factors For Premature Release
The Supreme Court recently pronounced a notable judgment explaining the factors which a Government should take into account while deciding to grant remission of sentence to convicts as per Section 432 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.Apart from other considerations (such as the nature of the crime, whether it affected the society at large, the chance of its recurrence etc), the government,...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pleas Challenging Arrest & Summoning Powers Of GST Officials
The Supreme Court on August 25 issued notice in two similar writ petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act) including Section 69 (i.e., power to arrest), 70(1) (i.e., power to summon persons to give evidence and produce documents). The Court has...
Appointment Can't Be Denied Citing Suppression Of Material Facts When Employer's Query Was Vague : Supreme Court
In a case related to “suppression of material information” about a pending criminal case by a candidate, the Supreme Court highlighted the crucial aspect of specificity when seeking information from candidates during the verification process. It reiterated the principle laid down in Avtar Singh v. Union of India (2016) 8 SCC 471 held that- “For determining suppression or false...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Initiates Donation Drive For Himachal Pradesh, Calls For Donations To Support Relief Efforts
In response to the catastrophic natural calamity that recently struck Himachal Pradesh, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has asked the Judicial Officers of the UT’s of J&K and Ladakh to contribute or donate voluntarily towards the relief operations in the calamity struck state.In an official announcement made on August 24, 2023, the court has initiated a donation drive...
Kerala Court Grants Bail To Shajan Skaria In Forgery Case, Criticises Police For Effecting Arrest Despite Surrender On High Court's Direction
A Kerala Court on Saturday granted bail to Marunadan Malayali Editor, Shajan Skaria, in connection with a forgery case.Skaria had appeared before the Nilambur SHO in compliance with the High Court's order in another case. However, upon his surrender, he was arrested by the Investigating Officer of Thrikkakkara police probing the forgery case. Criticising such a move, Additional Sessions...