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Supreme Court Issues Notice In Appeal By AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Against Delhi Police’s History Sheet Declaring Him A 'Bad Character'
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi Commissioner of Police in an appeal by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan challenging the opening of history sheet against him by Delhi Police in March last year declaring him as a 'bad character'.The matter was before a division bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Dipankar Datta. In the petition, Khan pointed out that he is neither...
Lawyers Welcomed With Paperless Courtrooms, Digital Screens & Free Wifi On Supreme Court Reopening
As the Supreme Court re-opened today, lawyers and litigants were welcomed with a refreshing sight of paperless and digitised court rooms. Gone were the huge volumes of law reports which used to be stacked along the walls of the court room of the CJI and the piles of paper files below the bench. Numerous digital screens and upgraded video conferencing facilities were seen adorning...
Manipur Violence : Supreme Court Seeks Updated Status Report After Contrary Claims By State & Tribal Forum Regarding Normalcy
The Supreme Court on Monday sought for an updated status report from the State of Manipur regarding the present position of the violent clashes between communities which erupted in the State in the last week of May this year. The Court directed the State to update the position regarding rehabilitation camps, recovery of arms and law and order. The matter will be next considered next Monday....
All India Lawyers Association For Justice Urges BCI To Limit Enrolment Fees To Rs 750 Until Courts Take Final Decision
The All India Lawyers' Association for Justice (AILAJ) has written a letter to the Bar Council of India and Bar Council of Delhi, urging them to promptly take measures to ensure that all State Bar Councils limit the enrollment fees to Rs. 750 until the courts reach a final decision on the matter.AILAJ said exorbitant enrolment fees being charged by various State Bar Councils acts as a hurdle...
“I Have Dream For An All-India Inter-State Quiz For Judicial Officers”: Orissa High Court Chief Justice Muralidhar
Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar has conveyed his wish to witness an ‘All-India Inter-State Quiz’ for all the Judicial Officers of the nation. He also expressed his desire to see quiz competitions for High Court Judges. On Sunday, he was speaking at the Odisha Judicial Academy, Cuttack where the Orissa High Court organized the first ever State Level Quiz...
TODAY AT 6PM- LiveLaw 10th Anniversary Lecture Series, Inaugural Lecture By Justice UU Lalit On “Development Of Criminal Law In The Last Decade”
On the occasion of our 10th Anniversary Celebration (“LiveLaw @10: A Decade In Revolutionary Legal Reporting”) we are hosting a Series Of Online Lectures by Judges, Senior Lawyers And Academicians Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit will deliver the inaugural lecture on 3rd July at 6PMTopic: “Development Of Criminal Law In The Last Decade”Watch the Lecture Live...
Inquiring Into Security Lapses Which May Have Led To Killings Of Atiq Ahmed & Brother : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court
Responding to a PIL filed seeking independent investigation into the killings of Atique Ahmed and his brother Ashraf while in police custody, an affidavit has been filed by Special Secretary, Home Department on behalf of State of Uttar Pradesh in pursuance of an order passed by Supreme court on 28th April, 2023. The court had asked to submit information detailing the steps taken to inquire...
Supreme Court To Provide Free WiFi In Its Premises
The Supreme Court has made the facility of free Wi-Fi available for all advocates, litigants, and media persons along with other stakeholders visiting the Supreme Court. The step has been taken as part of the e-initiatives in the Supreme Court.As per the circular announcing the move, at present, this facility of free WiFi will be available at the Chief Justice's Court, Court Nos. 2 to 5...
To Say Teesta Setalvad Should Be In The Dock Was Harsh : Supreme Court On Adverse Observations In Zakia Jafri Judgment
While hearing human rights activist Teesta Setalvad's bail application in a special sitting on Saturday night, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court raised certain questions at the adverse observations made against her by another coordinate bench last year in the judgment in Zakia Jafri case. The bench observed that the "harsh words" used in the Supreme Court judgment against Setalvad made...
Supreme Court Reopens Tomorrow : Major Things To Watch Out For
The Supreme Court of India is set to reopen on Monday, after its six-week-long summer break that commenced on May 22. Here are the major things to expect when the top court reopens:Appointment of As Many As Five New Judges With three judges retiring during the vacation, and two judges just before it, the working strength of the top court has fallen to 31 – against the sanctioned strength of...
Make Effective Use Of Social Media To Reach Out To Beneficiaries: CJI Chandrachud To Legal Services Authorities
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr DY Chandrachud on Friday called upon legal services authorities to leverage the power of social media to connect with beneficiaries and individuals requiring legal assistance. The CJI made these remarks during his inaugural address at the 19th All India Legal Services Authorities meet in Srinagar.He emphasized that although the National Legal Services...