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BCI Mandates Immediate Implementation Of New Legal Education Guidelines, Including Mediation And New Criminal Laws From 2024-25 Onwards
The Bar Council of India has issued a circular instructing centers of legal education (CLEs) nationwide to promptly implement its various guidelines, including making mediation a compulsory subject.The circular also mandates that CLEs introduce the three new criminal justice laws, which will replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1898, and the Indian Evidence...
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh Invokes Arbitration Against Developer Over Personality Rights Violation, Possession Of Apartment
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has invoked arbitration against a developer over alleged violation of his privacy rights while promoting a real estate project and failure to adhere to the timeline for delivery of possession of an apartment in the project in the national capital.Singh has sent two notices invoking arbitration to the developer M/s Brilliant Etoile Private Limited. The cricketer has...
BREAKING| Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With HC Order Stopping BJP's 'Derogatory' Ads Against TMC; Says Ads Are Prima Facie Disparaging
The Supreme Court on Monday (May 27) refused to entertain a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Calcutta High Court orders restraining it from publishing certain advertisements in respect of All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC/TMC) during the Lok Sabha Elections, which were allegedly derogatory and violated the Model Code of Conduct.The Vacation Bench of Justices JK...
Arvind Kejriwal Moves Supreme Court Seeking Extension Of Interim Bail In Delhi Liquor Policy Case
In the latest development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court seeking extension of interim bail granted to him in the Delhi Liquor Policy case on May 10.The Aam Aadmi Party chief, who was released from judicial custody as an interim measure for the purposes of campaigning during Lok Sabha elections, said that he has to undergo diagnostic...
NUJS Kolkata Students Write To CJI Requesting Suspension Of VC Due To Allegations Of Sexual Harassment By Professor
The Student Juridical Association (SJA) which is the student body of the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) has written to its Chancellor, the Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud seeking the suspension of the varsity's Vice-Chancellor (VC) over allegations of sexual harassment at the workplace levelled against him by a professor.Earlier LiveLaw had reported on...
SEBI Proposes Inclusion Of Green Credits And Redefinition Of Value Chain Partners Under BRSR Framework
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed amendments to the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework. These proposals, coming from recommendations by an Expert Committee chaired by Shri S.K. Mohanty, ex-Whole Time Member of SEBI, aim to streamline regulations. The proposals can be traced back to the Union Budget for FY...
Following Supreme Court's Direction, Kerala High Court Enables 'First Of Its Kind' Mobile E-Sewa Kendra At Idukki
Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque, Chairman of the Committee in charge of Computerisation of High Court inaugurated e-Sewa Kendra in the Idukki district on May 25, 2024. The inaugural function was held in the new Family Court building at Thodupuzha, Idukki in the presence of Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice C S Dias.The e-Sewa Kendra extends assistance for the e-filing of cases, to...
SEBI Releases Norms For Sharing Real-Time Stock Price Data With Third Parties, Targets Fantasy Games And Virtual Trading Platforms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued new regulations to control the sharing of real-time stock price data with third-party entities. The new guidelines are set to take effect from June 22, 2024. The SEBI observed that recent trends have shown an increase in the use of real-time stock price data by various online platforms. These platforms...
Know The Law| Can There Be A Blanket Stay On Money Decree?
In cases where a money decree is being challenged, a common question that often arises is whether a blanket stay, in its execution, can be granted without requiring the judgment debtors (against whose favour the Court has decreed the suit) to deposit a part of the money decree. One such case happened recently where though the Court had decreed the suit in favour of the plaintiff;...
Bibhav Kumar Moves Delhi Court Seeking Bail In Swati Maliwal Assault Case
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bhibhav Kumar has moved a Delhi Court seeking bail in the alleged Swati Maliwal assault case.The matter was mentioned yesterday by Kumar's counsels for urgent hearing after he was remanded to four days of judicial custody. The court has issued notice on Kumar's bail plea and sought a response from the Delhi Police. The matter will now be heard on...
SEBI Mandates Audio-Visual Disclosures For Public Issue Offer Documents
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced audio-visual (AV) presentations of disclosures within public issue offer documents. According to a circular issued by SEBI on May 24, 2024, the AV presentations will cover salient disclosures outlined in the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), and Price Band Advertisement...