Madras Bar Association Moves Supreme Court Challenging Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021

The Madras Bar Association has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021, to the extent it amends Sections 184 and 186 of the Finance Act 2017.Sections 184 and 186 of the Finance Act 2017 give Central Government rule-making power in relation to the mode of appointment, terms of service, allowances...

Allahabad High Court Bar Association To Provide 5 Lakh To Families/Nominees Of Advocates Who Have Died Due To COVID After April 1

In a significant move, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association has decided to provide financial assistance (of Rs. 5 Lakh) to the families/Nominees of those Advocates who have died due to novel Coronavirus. It may be noted that the Bar Association will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the dependents or nominees of all those Advocates who have died after April 1, 2021....

Buy Law Books For Police Station : Bombay High Court Directs Cop Who Failed To Follow Order

"We are of the view that the Station House Officer should purchase latest bare acts on criminal laws like Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure...etc."

COVID Second Wave: Delhi Government Announces Lockdown From April 19 Night To April 26 Morning

To contain the spread of the COVID-19 and in view of the record rise in the COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Government has announced a complete lockdown in the Capital, starting Monday (April 19, 10 PM) night until Monday (April 26, 6 AM) morning. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced the Curfew by holding a press conference today and called it a 'Mini Lockdown'. All the...

Is Your Private Vehicle A 'Public Place?' Law Has Different Answers

Law is not an exact science. Its shades change depending on the context, differ from statute to statute. Background circumstances, and the expediency of the situation often influence the application of law. So, one might find different, if not totally conflicting, answers in law to similar questions. Two recent judgments on the issue whether a private car is a public place are...

Motor Accident Compensation Can't Be Reduced Saying Pillion Rider Didn't Wear Helmet; Not Contributory Negligence : Kerala High Court

“I make it clear that this is not a licence to drive motorcycles without wearing a helmet. The authorities concerned shall see that Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act is complied in its letter and spirit,” the Court clarified.

Lalu Prasad Yadav Gets Bail in Dumka Treasury Case; Paves Way For his Release from Jail

The Jharkhand High Court on Saturday granted bail to RJD president Lalu Prasad in Dumka treasury case of the multi-crore rupees fodder scam, paving way for his release from jail.The bail was allowed to Prasad by Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh.The court directed him neither to leave the country without permission nor change his address and mobile number during the bail period.Prasad had acquired...

European Parliament Committee Expresses Concern Over Deteriorating Human Rights Situation In India

A committee of the European Parliament has adopted a report which expressed concern over the "deteriorating human rights situation in India".The report adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee has made several observations regarding the unsafe working environment for human rights defenders and journalists in India, difficult situation faced by Indian women and minority groups and...

Gujarat Govt Should Not Feel Shy Of Publishing Correct COVID Data: Gujarat High Court Stresses For Transparency

Stressing the need for transparency in the publication of testing data and availability of amenities in relation to COVID-19, the Gujarat High Court underscored that transparent and honest dialogue by the State would generate trust amongst general public. In six important directions, the Gujarat High Court has called upon the state to reveal essential data relating to the...

Breaking- Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And All Subordinate Courts Till May 29

The Karnataka High Court on Friday extended the operation of all interim orders passed by it or the subordinate courts and Tribunals, that are due to expire till May 29, 2021.A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar said "During last three weeks there has been exponential rise in covid-19 cases in the state. Yesterday there were 14,738 case of covid positive out...

'Amend Section 138 NI Act To Allow One Trial For Multiple Cases From Single Transaction' : Supreme Court Issues Directions For Expeditious Trial Of Cheque Cases

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Friday issued a set of directions to expedite the trial of cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.The directions are as follows :The High Courts are requested to issue practice directions to the Magistrates to record reasons before converting trial of complaints under Section 138 of the ...

Manipur High Court Declares Election Of Congress Leader As Member Of State Assembly Null And Void For Non Disclosure Of Information In Election Affidavit

The Manipur High Court on Thursday declared as null and void the election of Congress leader Okram Henry Singh as a member of State Assembly (Wangkhei Assembly Constituency) in 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly after observing that failure to disclose name of the spouse and his dependents, details of pending criminal cases and educational qualification would constitute a corrupt practice...