NBDSA Directs Broadcaster TV 18 To Remove Interview Of Dhirendra Shastri 'Promoting Superstition', 'Divisive' Religious Statements

The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) on Monday (November 4) directed news broadcaster TV 18 Broadcast Ltd to remove in seven days a video interview of Dhirendra Shastri, also known as Baba Bageshwar from the website of its channel–News 18 India and Youtube, after noting that Shastri made "claims promoting superstition" and statements "concerning Hindu Rashtra...

Ministry Of Law & Justice Increases Sanctioned Bench Strength Of J&K And Ladakh High Court From 17 To 25

In a letter to the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, the Ministry of Law and Justice announced an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the high court of J&K from 17 to 25.In his communication Law Minister Arjun Meghwal wrote, “The Judge strength of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has been reviewed and...

West Bengal Court Frames Charges Against RG Kar Rape-Murder Accused Sanjay Roy, Trial From November 11

A West Bengal Court has framed charges against RG Kar rape and murder accused Sanjoy Roy. Roy has been remanded in custody as a suspect in the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital at the end of her night shift.The court has also stipulated that the trial will commence on the 11th of November.The gruesome rape and murder of the trainee doctor led...

Ghaziabad Court Violence | Allahabad HC Bar Association Resolves To File Criminal Contempt Case Against District & Sessions Judge

Condemning the recent lathi charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court, allegedly at the behest of the District and Sessions Judge, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association today passed a resolution deciding to file a criminal contempt case against the Judicial Officer (Judge Anil Kumar-X). In its resolution, the Allahabad HCBA also decided to abstain from judicial...

Kerala High Court Introduces Machine Scrutiny Of Writ Petitions, Excluding Miscellaneous Matters

The Kerala High Court has introduced Machine Scrutiny to writ petitions, excluding miscellaneous matters, with effective from November 1, 2024.In July 2023, machine scrutiny was introduced for the first time for automated scrutiny of Bail Applications. This was done to improve efficiency and speed in the e-filing process. In November 2023, machine scrutiny was also introduced for scrutiny of...

Bar Council Of Uttar Pradesh Condemns Lathi Charge Violence Against Lawyers In Ghaziabad District Court

The President of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh has written a letter to the office bearers of all bar associations of the state informing them that the Council has condemned the recent lathi charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court (Uttar Pradesh) allegedly at the behest of a District Court Judge. “The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh strongly opposes this incident and...

AmiQuiz Curiae 2024-25 : Pan India Quiz For Lawyers To Celebrate 75th Year Of Indian Constitution

As the Indian Constitution completes 75 remarkable years, AmiQuiz Curiae brings a first-of-its-kind quiz for lawyers nationwide. This unique initiative delves into law through the lenses of history, culture, films, art, literature, and technology, celebrating the richness of our legal and constitutional heritage. Designed to inspire intellectual discourse and foster camaraderie, AmiQuiz Curiae is proudly supported by a panel of the country's distinguished senior advocates, including Arvind...

Act Of Instigation Was Prima Facie Pre-Planned, Premeditated: Kerala Court While Denying Relief To CPM Leader Accused Of Abetting ADM's Suicide

A Kerala Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of CPM Member and former Kannur district Panchayath President PP Divya, accused of abetting the suicide of Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu.While denying pre-arrest bail to Divya, Thalassery Sessions Court Judge K.T. Nisar Ahammed observed that there is prima facie evidence suggesting that she engaged in a pre-planned...

Kerala Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To CPM Leader Accused Of Abetting ADM's Suicide

A Kerala Court has dismissed the anticipator bail application of CPM Member and former Kannur district Panchayath President PP Divya, accused of abetting the suicide of Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu.Thalassery Principal Sessions Court Judge K T Nisar Ahammed dismissed the bail plea today. As per the case registered by the police, ADM Naveen Babu allegedly committed suicide due...

Gujarat State Legal Services Authority Organizes Special Lok Adalat; Awards Worth Rs. 161.19 Crore Passed

A special Lok Adalat was organised across Gujarat by the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority, under the guidance of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Biren Vaishnav, focusing on longstanding cases related to cheque dishonour and matrimonial disputes, excluding divorce cases.During the Lok Adalat, approximately 50,000 cases were taken up for settlement, with 6,770 complaints filed...

'Right To Privacy' Petitioner, Former Karnataka High Court Judge Justice KS Puttaswamy Passes Away Aged 98

Justice KS Puttaswamy, former Karnataka High Court judge and the lead petitioner in the famous 'right to privacy case', which led to the Supreme Court recognising the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21, has passed away at the age of 98.Justice Puttaswamy enrolled as an advocate in 1952 and was appointed as a judge of the Karnataka High Court in 1977.He served as a judge...

Perception That Women Are Less Authoritative As Compared To Their Male Counter Parts Undermines Their Credibility In Court: Justice Hima Kohli

At an event held on Friday (October 25) to mark 100 years since the enactment of the Legal Practitioner's (Women) Act, 1923, former judge of the Supreme Court Justice Hima Kohli said that the perception that women are less aggressive or authoritative as compared to their male counter parts undermines their credibility in court. This perception, the judge emphasized, may also affect...