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NALSA Concludes North Zone Regional Conference On 'Enhancing Access To Justice' In Dehradun; Key Deliberations On Inclusive Justice Delivery
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority (UKSLSA), concluded the two-day North Zone Regional Conference on “Enhancing Access to Justice” at Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The second day witnessed focused deliberations on inclusive and human-centric justice delivery.The Conference saw participation from States and Union Territories across the North Zone, including Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal...
NALSA Holds North Zone Regional Conference On “Enhancing Access to Justice” In Dehradun; Justice J.K. Maheshwari Emphasises People-Centric Justice System
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority (UKSLSA), convened the North Zone Regional Conference on “Enhancing Access to Justice” on April 11, 2026, at Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The theme of the conference was “Justice Beyond Barriers: Rights, Rehabilitation and Reform for the...
Complaint In Varanasi Court Seeks FIR Against Prof Madhu Kishwar Over Social Media Posts On PM Modi, CM Adityanath
A complaint case has been filed before a Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Varanasi seeking the registration of an FIR against academician and author Prof. Madhu Purnima Kishwar. The complaint, filed by Advocate Shashank Shekhar Tripathi, who is also the Convener of the BJP Legal Cell in the Kashi region, accuses Prof Kishwar of running a continuous, malicious and...
Kerala Court Grants Bail To Film Director Renjith Balakrishnan In Sexual Assault Case
The Judicial First Class Magistrate-1, Ernakulam has granted bail to film director Renjith Balakrishnan in a sexual assault case alleged against him by a young actress.Smt. L. Usha, Magistrate granted the bail.A case was registered against Renjith for the offences under Sections 127 [Wrongful confinement], 79 [Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman] 75 [Sexual...
Kerala Bar Council Elections: Supervisory Committee Allows Kerala Advocates Practising In Supreme Court To Seek Inclusion In Voter List
The High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee constituted pursuant to the directions of the Supreme Court of India has permitted advocates enrolled with the Bar Council of Kerala and practising in the Supreme Court to submit representations seeking inclusion of their names in the voter list for the polling booth proposed to be set up in the Supreme Court premises for the upcoming Bar...
Court Grants Interim Bail To Accused Khalid Saifi In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
A Delhi Court today granted interim bail to Khalid Saifi, accused in relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts granted interim bail to Saifi from April 15 to 20, on account of wedding function of his niece and nephew.Saifi said that functions of his niece and nephew are scheduled to be held between April 14...
NCDRC Keeps In Abeyance Arrest Warrants Against Actor Salman Khan Over Alleged Misleading Advertisement
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in an interim order on Wednesday (April 8) has kept in abeyance bailable arrest warrants issued by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission against actor Salman Khan, in a complaint alleging misleading advertisement by Rajshree Pan Masala starring the actor. The Commission also stayed all further proceedings against the actor...
Rajasthan HC Lawyer Among First Three Civilian Indians to Complete 100-Metre Deep-Sea Dive In Lakshadweep
A team of three (3) divers comprising of a lawyer, practicing at the Rajasthan High Court, Muktesh Maheshwari, along with two other divers, namely, Donarun Das and Rolan Mathias, achieved a historic milestone on March 31, 2026, becoming first civilian Indian divers to complete 100-meter dive in Indian territorial waters, conducted off the Kavaratti Island, Lakshdweep. The dive was led by...
Rajasthan Bar Council Polls: Supervisory Committee Orders Ballots Without Senior Advocate Categorisation
The High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee for Rajasthan Bar Council Elections directed that the names of the candidates on the ballot papers shall be printed in the sequence of their enrolment dates, as per the past practices, without any categorization of senior advocates and advocates. The direction came in the background of an issue raised by the Secretary, Bar Council of Rajasthan,...
Delhi Court Passes Ex Parte Injunction To Block Online Reports Linking Manoj Sandesara To Sterling Biotech Case
A Delhi Court has granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of Manoj Kesarichand Sandesara restraining Google LLC, Meta platforms and john does (unknown entities) publishing further content linking him and his family to the Sterling Biotech bank fraud case. Senior Civil Judge Richa Sharma of Tis Hazari Courts directed Google LLC and Meta Platforms to de-index or de-list URLs of...
Kerala Court Reserves Verdict In Film Director Renjith's Bail Plea In Sexual Assault Case, Order Likely On Friday
The Judicial First Class Magistrate-1, Ernakulam has reserved its verdict in the bail plea of film director Renjith Balakrishnan, who is arrayed in a sexual assault case.Smt. L. Usha, Magistrate orally said that order would be passed on April 10 (Friday).Renjith is accused of the offences punishable under Sections 127 [Wrongful confinement], 79 [Word, gesture or act intended to insult the...
RSLSA Launches 'Transformative Tuesdays' Campaign; Legal Awareness Drive Targets Lakhs Of Students
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) has launched a statewide campaign titled “Transformative Tuesdays: Navigating Life Legally” to promote legal awareness and constitutional values among school students. The initiative aims to integrate legal literacy into the daily lives of students from Classes 8 to 12, with a focus on rights, duties, and responsible...