HSLSA Holds 2nd National Lok Adalat In Haryana

On 11th May, 2024, Haryana State Legal Services Authority organized its 2nd National Lok Adalat of the year under the guidance of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, Haryana State Legal Services Authority across the State of Haryana. The National Lok Adalat was organized in 22 Districts and 34 Sub-Divisions of Haryana. Several...

Srinagar Court Grants Bail to Journalist Asif Sultan In 2019 Central Jail Violence Case

Asif Sultan, a Kashmiri journalist, has been granted bail by the Special Judge Designated Under NIA Act Srinagar in a case related to a 2019 incident of violence by inmates at the Srinagar Central Jail.Sultan was arrested in 2018 under various charges including harboring terrorists. He was granted bail in April 2022 but was immediately booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), a law that...

On Complaint By Visually Impaired Individual, Court Of CCPD Asks Ola Cabs To Make Its App Accessible To Persons With Disabilities

The Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has issued a series of recommendations to Ola Cabs aimed at improving accessibility features within their application, following a complaint filed by one Amar Jain, a person with 100% visual impairment.The complaint highlighted various accessibility barriers encountered while accessing the Ola app, including unorganized services,...

Supreme Court Confirms Anticipatory Bail Of Restaurant Owner Alleged Of Selling Poisoned Shawarma

The Supreme Court in its recent order has granted anticipatory bail to the owner of a shwarma-selling restaurant in Kerala who is allegedly accused of selling poisoned shawarma which caused the death of a swiggy customer. The bench of Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan while noting the post-mortem report and the final medical opinion on the cause of death, granted the main accused on bail. It...

BSLSA Organizes 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Judicial Officers In Bihar

Under the auspices of the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India and NALSA, a comprehensive 40-hour Mediation Training was conducted for Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary in Bihar. Hosted by the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA), the training took place at the Bihar Judicial Academy in Patna from May 6th to May 10th, 2024.Led by...

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To JDS Leader HD Revanna In Woman's Kidnapping Case

A Special court in Bengaluru on Monday granted bail to to Janta Dal (Secular) leader H D Revanna accused of kidnapping a woman.The court said, “Bail Application filed by the the petitioner under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C., in Cr.No.149/2024 registered by the respondent Police station for the offences punishable under Sec.364-A, 365 read with Sec.34 of IPC pending on the file of the learned XLII...

7.7 Lakh Cases Settled In 2nd National Lok Adalat Of 2024

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) , on 11th May 2024, organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2024, spanning across Taluks, Districts, and High Courts in the 20 States/UTs. “The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) successfully organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat of the year 2024 in the Taluks, Districts and High Courts in the 20 States/UTs on 11th May...

Relaxation Of Additional Fees: LLP BEN-2 & LLP Form 4D Deadline Extended

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a circular dated 07.05.2024 intimating that the deadline for filing Form LLP BEN-2 and LLP Form No. 4D has been extended to 01.07.2024 without the need of payment of any additional fees. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified Limited Liability Partnership (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 vide G.S.R. No. 832(E)...

Defence's Approach In Trying To Justify Narendra Dabholkar's Murder By Labelling Him As Anti-Hindu Is Condemnable: Pune Court

The Sessions Court, Pune, in its judgment convicting two accused and acquitting three for the murder of anti-superstition crusader Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, condemned the defence for trying to tarnish Dabholkar's image and justify his killing.“An attempt is made to tarnish image of the deceased. At the same time, the approach of the defence was to justify the killing of the deceased Dr....

[Vishnupriya Murder Case] Kerala Court Finds Man Guilty Of Murdering Woman For Breaking Relationship

A Kerala court has convicted Shyamjith for the murder of Vishnupriya on October 22, 2022, at her residence in Panoor, Kannur District. His actions were prompted by her decision to end their relationship and decline his marriage proposal.Additional District Judge I, Thalaserry, A V Mridula found Shyamjith guilty of murder. The quantum of the sentence will be pronounced on Monday by...

Delhi Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh

A Delhi Court on Friday framed sexual harassment charges against BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh with respect to five women wrestlers.“This court has found sufficient material on record to frame charges against accused no. 1 Brij Bhushan Saran Singh for the offences under Section 354 (outraging modesty of woman) and 354A (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code...

Pune Court Sentences Two To Life Imprisonment In Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case; Acquits Three Accused

A special court in Pune has convicted and sentenced two persons to life imprisonment for the murder of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar.Additional Sessions Judge PP Jadhav pronounced Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar guilty of Dabholkar's murder, sentencing them to life imprisonment. They were also fined ₹5 lakh each. However, three other accused, including ENT surgeon...