[LIVE NOW] Justice Gautam Patel To Deliver 5th Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture On 'AI, Trademarks, And Copyright: Emerging Issues'

LiveLaw is organising the 5th Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture 2024.The lecture will be delivered by Justice Gautam Patel (Former Judge, Bombay High Court)Topic: 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trademark and Copy Right - Emerging Issues' The details of the event are as follows: Date: 11th December, 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 6 PM (IST) Watch LIVE at LiveLaw's youtube channel. For inquiries,...

Delhi Excise Policy Case : Supreme Court Deletes Bail Condition Requiring Manish Sisodia To Appear Before CBI & ED Twice A Week

In a relief to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court today deleted the bail condition imposed on him in the Delhi Excise Policy case requiring appearance before the Investigating Officers of the ED & CBI twice a week.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order, clarifying that Sisodia shall regularly attend the trial. "We do not find the said...

What Irreversible Harm If Road Widened For Medical Institute? Supreme Court Asks In Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Matter

The Supreme Court yesterday (December 10) heard contempt cases against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in the Delhi Ridge Forest area matter, which pertains to the felling of trees in the forest area in violation of the TN Godavarman case (matter 1) and the rampant felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest area in violation of the M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors (matter 2)....

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Filed By Transwoman Alleging Discrimination In Employment Due To Gender Identity

The Supreme Court today (December 10) reserved judgment on a plea filed by a transwoman teacher whose appointment was allegedly terminated in two different schools in both Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh upon the revelation of her gender identity.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan was hearing the matter in which the Court had issued notice on January 2. The Court has asked the parties...

Supreme Court Directs All States/UTs To Furnish Data On Vacancies In Prison Staff Posts

The Supreme Court today called on States/Union Territories in the country to furnish cadre-wise information on the strength of officers and staff meant to take care of exigencies in jails. Further, the Court sought information on the number of vacancies (in jail posts) and whether any steps have been taken, or are underway, to fill-up those vacancies.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and...

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls

The Supreme Court today (December 10) reserved its judgment on the pan-India implementation of the Union's national policy 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls' in Government and Government-aided schools for adolescent girl children from Classes 6-12.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan on November 12 had directed the Union Government through Additional Solicitor...

BCI's Draft Rules Inadequate In Preventing Advocates' Strikes : Common Cause Tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (December 10) directed that suggestions on the Draft Rules submitted by the Bar Council of India in regard to preventing and prohibiting advocates' strikes could be made by the petitioner along with the amicus and Chairperson of the BCI. After a report is submitted within 4 weeks, the same will be finalised by the Court.A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and...

“Black Coat Syndrome” : On Human Rights Day, CJI Sanjiv Khanna Highlights Deep-Seated Fear Of Legal System In Marginalized Communities

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today (December 10) shed light on the pervasive “black coat syndrome” during the Human Rights Day 2024 celebrations organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The CJI described the syndrome as the fear and alienation experienced by marginalized communities in their interactions with the legal system, including both judges...

'Circular Relied Upon By DK Shivakumar Not Applicable', IT Dept Says In Tax Evasion Case; Supreme Court Calls For Formal Affidavit

In the plea filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar seeking dismissal of charges against him in a tax evasion case (and connected matters), the Supreme Court today called on the Income Tax Department to file a formal affidavit with regard to its claim that the circular(s) relied upon by Shivakumar is not applicable to the case.For context, the Congress leader relies on a...

Supreme Court Expresses Concerns At Several Temples In UP Coming Under Receivership Of Advocates, Seeks Report From Mathura District Court

Taking note of issues surrounding temple administration in Uttar Pradesh, and the "vested interest" of Advocates appointed as Receivers in keeping litigations around such issues pending, the Supreme Court recently called for a report from Principal District Judge, Mathura.The report sought from the District Judge shall specify the following:i. List of Temples in the District of Mathura in...

Kapil Sibal Seeks Impeachment Of Justice Shekhar Yadav Over VHP Speech

Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal today called for the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, for his controversial speech made at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday.In a press conference conducted, Sibal expressed: “Main chahunga ki some jo Satta- Paksh ke log hai woh hamare saath jurein, aur hum ikkatha ho...

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Supreme Court today urged the Union of India to resolve the issue at its end.The matter was before a bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, which posted it to January, 2025, in the light of Attorney General R Venkataramani's request for time...