Atique Ahmed Murder, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), NHRC, Takes Cognizance, Issues Notices, State DGP, Prayagraj Commissioner Of Police, detailed Report, accused, supreme court,

State Of UP Files Status Report In Supreme Court On Police Encounter Killings, Vows To Ensure Fair Trial In Atiq Ahmed Murder Case

In a significant development, the State of Uttar Pradesh has submitted a detailed status report in response to a Supreme Court directive issued on August 11, 2023, in the case of Vishal Tiwari v. Union of India. The Supreme Court had ordered the submission of an Affidavit outlining the stage of...

Explainer : Why Women's Reservation Bill Didn't Require Ratification By State Assemblies?

Medical Negligence & Res Ipsa Loquitur | Where Negligence Is Evident, Burden Of Proof Shifts To Hospital: Supreme Court

Kerala High Court Invokes Parens Patriae Jurisdiction To Select Name Of Child Born To Warring Parents

Uddhav Thackeray v. Eknath Shinde: Uddhav Faction Moves Supreme Court Against Maharashtra Speaker To Quicken Disqualification Proceedings

Cannot Ignore Ratio Laid In An Earlier Judgment Merely Because It Stands Referred To A Larger Bench : Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Criminal Digest - June 2023

Approver need not be examined as witness by magistrate when cognizance is taken by Special Court under PC Act. A. Srinivasulu v. State of Rep. by the...

Medical Negligence & Res Ipsa Loquitur | Where Negligence Is Evident, Burden Of Proof Shifts To Hospital: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment delivered on September 26, the Supreme Court affirmed the applicability of the principle of res ipsa loquitur in the context...

Supreme Court Criminal Digest May 2023

Supreme Court To Examine Validity Of Minimum Marks Criteria In Interview For Post Of Junior Judicial Assistant/ Restorer At Delhi HC

Members Of Railway Protection Force Can Seek Benefit Under Employees Compensation Act Though RPF Declared As An Armed Force: Supreme Court

S.106 Transfer Of Property Act | Onus On Tenant To Prove That Premises Was Leased For Manufacturing Purpose: Supreme Court

Courts Should Exercise Restraint While Exercising Judicial Review In Contracts Involving Complex Technical Issues: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Monthly Digest May 2023

Allahabad High Court, Income Tax Act, Section 148A(d), Dismissal of Writ Petition, Reassessment Proceedings, Deepak Kumar Yadav v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax and Anr. 2023 LiveLaw (AB) 206,

'Court Not An Expert In Chemistry Or Environment': Allahabad HC Relegates Person Seeking Exemption Under Insecticide Act To Statutory Authority

Allahabad High Allahabad high court, section 82 crcp, declared proclaimed offender, proclamation, publish, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, Khalid Anwar Alias Anwar Khalid vs. Central Bureau Of Investigation Thru. Branch Hear New Delhi 2023 LiveLaw (AB) 312 [CRIMINAL MISC ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION U/S 438 CR.P.C. No. - 1981 of 2023], non payment of money, Contract, breach of contract, No Ground To Deny Anticipatory Bail, section 482 crpc application, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi,

Person Acquires Vested Right To Post Upon Appointment; Orders Having Civil Consequences Must Satisfy Principles Of Natural Justice: Allahabad HC

Village Panchayat Has Exclusive Power To Administer Anganwadi Matters: Kerala HC Quashes Appointments Made By Child Development Officer

Justice Devan Ramachandran, Kerala High Court

Order VII Rule 11 | Waiting For Conclusion Of Trial To Reject Plaint Defeats Purpose Of Law: Kerala High Court

Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, Calcutta High Court

Pre-Bid Forfeiture | Auction Authority Can't Claim Damages On "Guesstimates", Amount Must Be Established With Reasonable Certainty: Calcutta HC

Affixing Poster Of Political Party Symbol Like 'Lotus' On Electric Poll Not Necessarily Mischief, Wantonly Provoking Riot: Kerala HC Quashes FIR

Orissa HC Asks State Govt To Constitute High Level Committee For Preparing Inventory Of Puri Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar’s Jewelleries

Can't Dilute Organ Transplant Rules For Individual Cases: Kerala High Court In Plea By Kidney Patients On Life Support

Arrange ‘Delhi Darshan’ Bus Ride For Old Age Home Residents: Delhi High Court To Accused While Quashing FIR

Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi To Serve As Acting Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court From October 4

‘PM Modi Degree Not Available In Public Domain’ Argues Kejriwal’s Counsel As Gujarat HC Reserves Verdict In His Review Plea

What Is The Fundamental Right To Seek Prayer Room For A Particular Community In Airports? Gauhati High Court Asks

Kerala High Court Invokes Parens Patriae Jurisdiction To Select Name Of Child Born To Warring Parents

Contempt: Calcutta HC Refuses To Issue Ex Parte ‘Rule’ Against SEC Over Delay In Deploying Central Forces During Panchayat Polls

Widening And Improvement Of An Existing Road Would Be A ‘Bypass’ When Such Improvement Diverts Traffic From Project Road Resulting In Loss Of Toll Revenue: Delhi High Court

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Varanasi District Court, Stop ASI Survey, Gyanvapi Mosque Premises,

Varanasi District Court Rejects An Application To Stop ASI Survey Of Gyanvapi Mosque Premises

The Varanasi district court on Thursday REJECTED an application filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which manages the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, to stop the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India’s survey of the mosque premises. The order was passed by District Judge Ajay...

In A Historic Move, Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur Allows Menstrual Leave for Female Students

NHRC Issues Advisory For Ensuring Welfare & Promoting Inclusivity Of Transgender Persons

President Murmu Stresses On Women Inclusive Judiciary, Remembers 'ADM Jabalpur' Case At MP HC New Building’s Foundation Stone Laying Event

Centre Notifies Appointment Of 11 Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court As Permanent Judges

AFT Chandigarh Bar Association Writes To CJI Seeking Quashing Of "Sudden Transfer" Of Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary

CCI Closes Complaint Against Hero Moto Corp Limited, Citing No Contravention Of Competition Act, 2002

Arbitration Clause In Unstamped Agreement Enforceable? Supreme Court Refers 'NN Global' To Seven-Judge Bench

Malegaon Blast Accused Seek Advance Copy Of Questions U/S 313 CrPC, MP Pragya Singh Thakur Seeks Exemption From Appearance In Morning

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30 Sep 2023 10:04 AM GMT

Sanhita Chauriha

Are Deep Fakes Digital Chameleons?

CCI Can Scrutinise PSUs: A Stepping Stone Towards Competitive Neutrality

30 Sep 2023 4:00 AM GMT

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Is Section 17 Of The Senior Citizens Act Void?

29 Sep 2023 6:56 AM GMT

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Is Section 17 Of The Senior Citizens Act Void?

28 Sep 2023 2:43 PM GMT

RAM KUMAR

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The Election Commission Bill, 2023: The Way Far Away From Independence

28 Sep 2023 11:15 AM GMT

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The Election Commission Bill, 2023: The Way Far Away From Independence

Sequestering Digital Autonomy: How New Data Protection Act Affects Digital Accessibility

27 Sep 2023 7:30 AM GMT

Nayan Chandra Mishra

Sequestering Digital Autonomy: How New Data Protection Act Affects Digital Accessibility

Impleadment Of Unnecessary Parties In Consumer Disputes: Akin To The Principles Of CPC?

27 Sep 2023 5:11 AM GMT

Chetna Alagh

Impleadment Of Unnecessary Parties In Consumer Disputes: Akin To The Principles Of CPC?

Pornography v. Mother’s Cooking: A Rather Forced Match

26 Sep 2023 2:06 PM GMT

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Pornography v. Mother’s Cooking: A Rather Forced Match

Indias Conflict Resolution Landscape: Exploring Mediation Vis-à-Vis Restorative Justice

26 Sep 2023 3:45 AM GMT

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India's Conflict Resolution Landscape: Exploring Mediation Vis-à-Vis Restorative Justice

Arbitration Award And Stamp Duty Paid On It

24 Sep 2023 7:16 AM GMT

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Arbitration Award And Stamp Duty Paid On It

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Luthra And Luthra Represented Pocket Aces Pictures Private Limited In Its Acquisition By Saregama India Limited

The Firm represented, Pocket Aces Pictures Private Limited, through its board of directors (“Pocket Aces”), and its founders, Aditi Shrivastava, Ashwin Suresh and Anirudh Pandita, in relation to its acquisition by Saregama India Limited (“Saregama”), a subsidiary of RP-Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group.Significance of the deal:Saregama, the legacy music...

Dhir & Dhir Associates Advises India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd On An INR 1000 Crores Takeout Finance Scheme

protection of security interest, approval of bank loans against forest land, implications of supreme court judgments in narendra singh case, forest land used as collateral for loan

Lender’s Dilemma: Maintain Poetic Leniency Or Plan Monetary Prudence

ZEUS Law Associates Wins Forbes India Award In The "Above 10 Years Law Firm" Category

Measures Taken By Centre To Publicise The Draft ‘Universal Accessibility’ Guidelines Satisfactory: Madras High Court Bats For More Inclusion In Legislative Consultation Process

DEPWD Assisted By Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy Launches Booklet Titled ‘Pathways To Access: Courts On Disability Rights

Karanjawala & Company Elevates Manmeet Kaur To Partnership

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29 Sep 2023 6:15 PM GMT

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Courts Today 25.09.23: Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case|NEET-PG|LIFE Mission Case And More [VIDEO]

25 Sep 2023 8:28 AM GMT

Courts This Week | Episode 171 | Women's Reservation Bill | Sanatan Dharma Row | Adani-Hindenburg Controversy [Video]

21 Sep 2023 4:58 PM GMT

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17 Sep 2023 7:02 AM GMT

Courts This Week | Episode 170 | Manipur Violence | PM Modi Degree Row | Sedition Law [Video]

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'Court Not An Expert In Chemistry Or Environment': Allahabad HC Relegates Person Seeking Exemption Under Insecticide Act To Statutory Authority

The Allahabad High Court recently held that Court is not an expert body to decide whether Ethephon (an insecticide) falls within the exemption claimed by the petitioner under Section 38(1)(b) of the Insecticide Act, 1968. Though the Court noted that petitioner had failed to discharge its burden to prove that exemption was rightly claimed, it...

CBDT Notifies Form 6D For Furnishing ‘Inventory Valuation Report’ U/s 142(2A) of Income Tax Act

ITAT Deletes Penalty Of Rs.132 Cr. For Misreported Income Against Jaypee Cement

CBIC Extends Exemption From Maintaining Deposits In ECL Under Customs Act Till 30th November, 2023

Freight Inward Charges Are Part And Parcel Of Purchase Of Goods, TDS Not Deductible: ITAT

No Demand Under CICS or CRCS Could Survive Against Works Contract Involving Composite Contracts Prior To 01.06.2007: CESTAT

Income With Respect To Contribution Received From Recognized Stock Exchange Is Eligible For Section 10 (23EC) Exemption: ITAT

Govt. Extends RoDTEP Scheme For Exports

Transporters/Contractors Rendering Transport Services In Mines Cannot Be Said To Be GTA In Absence Of Consignment Note: CESTAT

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Criminal Liability Of Transferee Company For Acts Of Transferor Company After Amalgamation : Supreme Court Explains

Recent Important Judgments On Service Law - Appointments, Pension, Disciplinary Proceedings

Principles For Issuing Writ Of Certiorari Under Article 226 : Supreme Court Summarises

Whether “Recovery Evidence” By Itself Is Substantive Evidence

When Does An Order Become A Binding Precedent? Supreme Court Explains

Essential Ingredients Of Section 504 and 506 Indian Penal Code : Supreme Court Explains

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Uttarakhand State Commission Upholds Order Against National Insurance Company To Reimburse Loss Caused by Flood

The Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Ms Kumkum Rani (Judicial Member II) and Ms B.S. Manral (Member) upheld the Dehradun District Commission’s order against National Insurance Company Limited for wrongfully repudiating the complainant’s claim for his house which was destroyed due to floods. The insurance...

Central Mumbai District Commission Holds Shushrusha Citizens Co-Operative Hospital Liable For Deficiency In Service

Deduction Of Excess Toll Tax, Panchkula Commission Holds Chandi Mandir Toll Plaza And ICICI Bank Liable, Directs Refund And Rs. 1 Lakh Compensation

Patient Could Not Prove Medical Negligence, Central Delhi District Commission Clears Neera Eye Centre’s Liability

Medical Practitioners Not Liable For Unpredictable Events, Kerala State Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Hospital

Can’t Grant Licence To Cinemas Without Elevators Or Ramps For Disabled, Thiruvallur District Commission Holds Gokulam Cinemas And District Collector Liable

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Book Review: 1947-1957, INDIA By Chandrachur Ghose- Interrogating The Morality Of The Idea Of India.

A critical look at the mayhem of the contemporary events surrounding us points to the questions about their backward linkages, their ought to be consequences, till the questions regarding origin of their discourse. In the contemporary political scenario with Union parliamentary elections just around the corner, multiplicity of passions and ...

Book Review: Courting The People: Public Interest Litigation In Post-Emergency India By - Anuj Bhuwania

Public Interest Litigations (PILs) are one of the most celebrated features of the Indian Judicial System. Not only is it a tool to further democratize the nation, but it also makes justice accessible to a larger section of society by serving as a means for individuals who are unable to go to court by themselves, either due to financial...

Book Review - The Everyday Makers of International Law: From Great Halls to Back Rooms

Lectures On Procedural Laws (2023) By Aishwarya Pratap Singh, Lexis Nexis [Book Review]

K G Kannabiran: The Practitioner of Insurgent Constitutionalism | Book Review Of 'The Speaking Constitution'

Book Review ;Technology And Democracy: Toward A Critical Theory Of Digital Technologies, Technopolitics, And Technocapitalism

Review: Report on the working of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 by Criminal Justice and Police Accountability Project

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DEPWD Assisted By Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy Launches Booklet Titled ‘Pathways To Access: Courts On Disability Rights

26 Sep 2023 4:07 PM GMT

LexTalk World's Conference And Exhibition 2024 [6th-7th March 2024]

21 Sep 2023 4:36 AM GMT

MNLU Mumbai: Call For Mumbai-Based Lawyers For Pro Bono Work

31 Aug 2023 3:43 AM GMT

IAMC & SIMC Sign MoU In Singapore

31 Aug 2023 3:01 AM GMT

IAMC-FTI Consulting Conference On Emerging Best Practices The Use Of Experts To Increase Their Value Proposition In Arbitration

22 Aug 2023 5:24 AM GMT

IAMC - FTI Conference On 'Emerging Best Practices In The Use Of Experts To Increase Their Value Proposition In Arbitration' [August 20]

5 Aug 2023 8:45 AM GMT

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उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने पुलिस मुठभेड़ में हुई हत्याओं पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट में स्थिति रिपोर्ट दाखिल की, अतीक अहमद हत्याकांड में निष्पक्ष सुनवाई सुनिश्चित करने का संकल्प लिया

उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य ने एक महत्वपूर्ण घटनाक्रम में विशाल तिवारी बनाम यूनियन ऑफ इंडिया के मामले में 11 अगस्त, 2023 को जारी सुप्रीम कोर्ट के निर्देश के जवाब में एक विस्तृत स्थिति रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत की है। सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने याचिकाकर्ता द्वारा निर्दिष्ट मामलों में जांच या परीक्षण के चरण को रेखांकित करते हुए...

संपत्ति हस्तांतरण अधिनियम धारा 106 - यह साबित करने का बोझ किरायेदार पर है कि पट्टे पर दिए गए परिसर में उत्पादन गतिविधि चल रही थी : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

चिकित्सा लापरवाही और रेस इप्सा लोकिटुर | जहां लापरवाही स्पष्ट हो, वहां सबूत का बोझ अस्पताल पर: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

उद्धव ठाकरे बनाम एकनाथ शिंदे: अयोग्यता की कार्यवाही तेज करने के लिए उद्धव गुट ने महाराष्ट्र स्पीकर के खिलाफ सुप्रीम कोर्ट का रुख किया

रेलवे सुरक्षा बल को एक सशस्त्र बल घोषित किया गया है, फिर भी इसके सदस्य कर्मचारी मुआवजा अधिनियम के तहत लाभ मांग सकते हैं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

पहले के फैसले में दिए गए अनुपात को सिर्फ इसलिए नजरअंदाज नहीं किया जा सकता क्योंकि यह बड़ी बेंच के पास भेजा गया है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

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Race-Based Affirmative Action In College Admissions Unconstitutional : US Supreme Court

Pakistan Supreme Court Declares Arrest of Former PM Imran Khan Unlawful

Sri Lankan Supreme Court Cites Indian Supreme Court Judgments While Upholding Bill Decriminalising Homosexuality [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court Of Pakistan Declares Election Commission’s Decision To Delay Punjab Polls Unconstitutional

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Associates Vacancy At Legal Syndicate Advisory [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Legal Syndicate Advisory, a law firm as a part of their expansion plan for the Delhi/NCR office invites applications for the post of full-time Associate. Name of the Post: AssociateEssential Qualification and Experience• Degree in Law with a minimum of 5-10 years of strong litigation experience in Criminal, Civil, and Matrimonial Law. How to apply?• Interested candidates are required to submit...

Empanelment Of Advocates At Rajendra Institute Of Medical Science, Ranchi

Key Management Personnel For Debt Capital Market Desk Vacancy At Bank Of Baroda [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Bank of Baroda invites online applications for the post of Key Management Personnel (KMP) for Debt Capital Market (DCM) Desk. Name of the Post: Key Management Personnel (KMP) for Debt Capital Market (DCM) DeskNo. of Post: 02 (Two)Essential Qualification and Experience• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University / Institution recognized by Govt. of India / UGC/AICTE and...

Legal Consultant At The National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) [Walk-In Interview on 21st August]

Lawyer Vacancy At Nyaaya [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Nyaaya invites applications for the post of Senior Lawyer to take charge of spearheading the development and implementation of legal awareness initiatives and video content in Kannada at Bangalore and Senior Lawyer who can lead Nyaaya’s Hindi work in Delhi or Bihar. About Nyaaya• Nyaaya is an open-access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, reliable and authoritative legal...

Vice-Chancellor Vacancy At Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.).

Manav Malhotra

Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.) invites applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor. Name of the Post: Vice-ChancellorEssential Qualification and Experience• A distinguished academician in the Profession of Law with a minimum experience of 10 years as a Professor of Law in a University System; OR• A distinguished jurist not below the rank of District Judge; OR• An...

Registrar Vacancy At The National Institute Of Technology Meghalaya

Manav Malhotra

The National Institute of Technology Meghalaya invites applications for the post of Registrar on Deputation (including Short Term Contract). Name of the Post: RegistrarNo. of Post: 01 (One)Age Limit: 56 YearsEssential Qualification and Experience• Officers under the Central/State Governments/ Universities/ Recognized Research Institutes or Institute of national importance or Govt. Laboratory or...

Associate Vacancy At Tanuj Agrawal And Associates [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Tanuj Agrawal and Associates invites applications for the post of Associate (Full-time) for matters related to Arbitration, NI Act, DRT, Consumer disputes, and RERA. Name of the Post: AssociateNo. of Post: 02 (Two)Remuneration: Rs. 30-40k per month as per skills and experience.Location: E-276 East of Kailash, New Delhi.Essential Qualification and Experience• A Degree in Law with 4 to 5 years of...