[TODAY AT 6PM] Launch Of Gautam Bhatia's Book "Unsealed Covers" And Panel Discussion. [WATCH LIVE]

Harper Collins Publishers invites you to the highly-anticipated book launch of "Unsealed Covers: A Decade Of The Constitution, The Courts And The State" by Gautam Bhatia. Join in for an enchanting evening filled with literary delights. There will also be a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion. The eminent panelists are: 1. Mr. Gautam Bhatia, Author. 2. Justice (Retd.) S....

Historic Moment At Gujarat High Court As Lok Adalat Settles Accident Death Claim For Rs 5.40 Crore

In a historic development during a National Lok Adalat organized at the Gujarat High Court, a remarkable case was resolved, setting a new benchmark for the Lok Adalats in the region. The case involved a claimant and an insurance company, resulting in a settlement of Rs 5.40 crore, marking the highest-ever compensation awarded in the history of Lok Adalats in Gujarat.The case revolved around...

National Lok Adalat In Patna Resolves 5185 Cases Worth Rs 39.13 Crore

The National Lok Adalat, organized on September 9, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority and the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, saw resounding success in Patna and its surrounding areas.The event was presided over by Rajeev Ranjan, District and Sessions Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority in Patna.This Lok Adalat was not limited to Patna Sadar...

Amicus Curiae Supports Life Ban On Convicted Politicians; Says Sec 8 RP Act Unreasonable For Limiting Disqualification Period

Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae appointed by the Supreme Court in the matter relating to criminal cases against elected representatives (MPs/MLAs) in his 19th report has suggested that limiting the period of disqualification to contest elections after conviction to 6 years, is manifestly arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. The Amicus has...

Parliament Special Session Will Consider Bill On Election Commissioners' Appointment Process

The Centre's Bill proposes to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel formed by the Supreme Court to pick up Election Commissioners.

We Must Move From “Corporate Social Responsibility” to “Corporate Legal Responsibility”: Justice BR Gavai

Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai represented the Supreme Court of India in the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association Conference at Cardiff, United Kingdom. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India has nominated Mr Justice B.R. Gavai to represent Indian Judiciary in this Conference hosted by the Judiciary of England & Wales at Cardiff, United Kingdom, from 10th -14th September...

Union Cabinet Approves E-Courts Phase III For 4 Years With Budget Of Rs.7210 Crore

The Union Cabinet today approved the e-Courts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four years (2023 onwards) with financial outlay of Rs.7210 crore, stated the Union Ministry of Law and Justice in a post in X(formerly Twitter)."With the Cabinet approval of eCourts Project Phase III, we are ushering in a new era of justice delivery in India. Integrating advanced...

LMV License Issue: Supreme Court Concerned About Impact On Drivers' Livelihood If 'Mukund Dewangan' Is Reversed; Urges Centre To Consider Amendments

Deferring the hearing on the Light Motor Vehicle Driving License issue, a Supreme Court Constitution Bench on Wednesday urged the Union Government to consider if the matter could be resolved through amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and policy changes.The issue before the Constitution Bench is whether a person holding a driving licence in respect of a “light motor vehicle”, could...

National Lok Adalat In Ranchi Civil Court Settles Over 91,000 Cases; Orders Total Rs 65 Lakh Towards Victims

The National Lok Adalat, organized by the Ranchi Civil Court, marked a remarkable achievement on Saturday, as it successfully resolved a staggering number of legal cases and distributed compensation to victims under the Jharkhand Victims Compensation Act.Under the guidance of Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) Executive Chairman Justice S Chandrashekhar, the Adalat...

'Police Briefing Should Not Result In Media Trial': Supreme Court Directs MHA To Frame Guidelines; Asks DGPs To Give Suggestions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to prepare a comprehensive manual on media briefings by police personnel within a period of three months. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice Manoj Misra also directed Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of all states to submit their suggestions for the manual. Additionally, the...

Civil Service Exam: Supreme Court Gives Relief To Candidates Who Were Barred From Mains For Not Submitting Certificates; Asks UPSC To Issue Admit Cards

In a significant order today, the Supreme Court came to the aid of candidates who faced the cancellation of their candidature in the upcoming UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination, 2023. The Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC-respondent) to issue admit cards to eight candidates for the Mains Exam which is scheduled to take place coming Friday (September 15). This...

Over 24 Lakh Cases Disposed At National Lok Adalat Organised By Karnataka State Legal Services Authority

A total of 24,36,270 cases were disposed of at the National Lok Adalat held in Karnataka on September 9 in various courts in the Yadgir district. As per a press statement issued by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), among the disposed cases a total settlement amount of Rs 1,420 crores was achieved. Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale, the Patron-in-Chief of KSLSA, Justice...