Broke All Barriers Of Societal And Gender Perceptions: Kerala High Court Remembers (Late) Justice Fathima Beevi

"Justice Fathima Beevi broke all barriers of societal perception to take up a profession that was once considered a man’s prerogative..She has paved the way for countless women to take up the legal profession now," Kerala High Court Chief Justice Ashish J. Desai said, while addressing the full court gathered to commemorate the demise of Justice Fathima Beevi. The first female Judge to...

'Don't Be So Narrow Minded' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Ban Engagement Of Pakistani Artists In India

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 28) refused to entertain a petition seeking to ban the engagement of Pakistani artists in India.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti was hearing a petition filed by Faaiz Anwar Qureshi, a cine worker, challenging the Bombay High Court's judgment which dismissed his petition."You should not press (this petition)..." Justice Khanna told...

'Sickness Not Serious' : Supreme Court Refuses To Grant Bail To TN Minister Senthil Balaji On Medical Grounds; Allows To Seek Regular Bail

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 28) refused to grant Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Senthil Balaji bail on medical grounds. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in June this year in connection with a cash-for-job money laundering case. During the hearing today, Balaji, represented by Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi withdrew his bail application after the court...

'Blot On Motherhood': Kerala Court Sentences 42-Yr-Old Mother To 20 Yrs Rigorous Imprisonment For Abetting Sexual Assault Of Minor Daughter

A Kerala Court on Monday sentenced the mother of a minor child to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of twenty years, and imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000/- for abetting the commission of aggravated penetrative sexual assault on the child. Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) Judge at Thiruvananthapuram Rekha R. passed the Order, noting that the action of the mother amounted to an...

Lawyers Shouldn't Treat Legal Aid As Charity; Progress In Legal Profession Is Not Corporate Or Govt Work Alone: Attorney General R Venkataramani

In a compelling address at the first regional conference on Access to Legal Aid, organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in collaboration with the International Legal Foundation (ILF), UNDP, and UNICEF, Attorney General R Venkatramani emphasized the imperative for lawyers to consider participation in legal aid services not just as a professional duty but as an ethical and...

PMLA : Questions Raised By Supreme Court About ED's Powers While Hearing Plea To Reconsider 'Vijay Madanlal Choudhary' Decision

Last week, the Supreme Court, while hearing a batch of applications seeking reconsideration of its Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling, flagged certain issues regardingthe powers and discretion of the Enforcement Directorate.A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, and Bela M Trivedi was hearing several petitions questioning the soundness of the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling,...

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023- Land Laws

Constitution of India, 1950; Article 254 - The Tamil Nadu Highways Act 2001 cannot be invalidated on the ground that is provisions are at variance from the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition; Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Since the Tamil Nadu Act has received the assent of the President under Article 254(2) of the Constitution of India, there is no...

Legal Profession Can't Be Litigation Focused; Adversarial System Affects Rights Of Poor: Attorney General Stresses On Mediation

On the Constitution Day, the Attorney General for India R Venkatramani appealed for governments to prioritize their focus on mediation, stating that the legal profession could not be a litigation focused institution as the resolution of disputes and differences through an adversarial system, affected the access to justice of the poor, marginalised, and the economically weaker sections. He...

“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-I]

I N T R O D U C T I O N Any discussion on Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 will be incomplete without reference to Sections 25 and 26 of the Evidence Act. Section 25 prohibits proof of “confession” made directly to a “police officer” by an accused person. Section 26 interdicts proof of a “confession” made by an accused person while he is in the custody of...

Constitution Day Celebrations And Legal Services Camps Organised By Bihar State Legal Services Authority

Under the stewardship of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, Executive Chairman of Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA), all District Legal Services Authorities (DiLSAs) in Bihar marked Constitution Day on November 26, 2023, by embarking on a week-long celebration of constitutional values. The festivities will continue until December 2, 2023.In a concerted effort to enhance legal...

Training And Sensitization Program For Para Legal Volunteers Organised By Bihar State Legal Services Authority

The Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) organised a comprehensive One Day Training cum Sensitization program on November 25, 2023, aimed at empowering Para Legal Volunteers stationed at the Front Offices of District Legal Services Authorities (DiLSAs) and State District Legal Services Committees (SDLSC) across Bihar.The focus of the program was to enhance the skills and awareness of...

Constitution Day Special Quiz : Answers To MCQs On Constitution [Part 2]

The answers to the Constitution Day Special Quiz [Part 2] are here . Part 1 can be read here.1. What is the significance of Constitution Day celebrated on 26th November in India?a. Adoption of the Constitutionb. Enactment of the first constitutional amendmentc. Commencement of the Constitutiond. Ratification of fundamental rightsAnswer : a. Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the...