Gujarat Court Sentences Five Convicts To 5-Years Imprisonment In 2016 Una Flogging Case

A Gujarat Court in Veraval, Gir Somanth district on Tuesday (March 17) sentenced five persons to 5-year imprisonment in the 2016 Una Flogging Case, pertaining to attack on four Dalit men for skinning the carcass of a dead cow in Una on July 11, 2016.It was alleged that the men were also illegally put in the police lockup and were beaten by police officials.As per a report by PTI, the...

NIVAARAN & Commonwealth Lawyers Association To Host Guest Lecture By Andrew Miller KC On AI's Role In Mediation Practice

NIVAARAN, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), is organising a distinguished guest lecture by Andrew Miller KC titled “From Intuition to Intelligence: AI's Emerging Role in Mediation Practice.”The lecture will offer a forward-looking and practice-oriented examination of how artificial intelligence is beginning to influence mediation, settlement strategy,...

AI Technology Must Be Used To Assist Judges, Not Replace Them: Bombay High Court Justice Ravindra Ghuge

In the times when the judiciary is witnessing 'digitisation', the use of artificial technology (AI) should not be treated as a 'substitute' for human judgment and it cannot be used as a replacement of judges in decision making as judicial decision making is not a mechanical process but involves conscience of a judge, said Justice Ravindra Ghuge of the Bombay High Court.Speaking at the...

Rajya Sabha MP & Supreme Court Lawyer Haris Beeran Urges Parliament To Enact Law On Euthanasia

Supreme Court lawyer and Member of Parliament Haris Beeran in his speech before the Rajya Sabha on Monday (March 16) urged the Parliament to enact a law governing Euthanasia as well as palliative health care of terminally ill patients. This comes in the wake of Supreme Court's first-ever order allowing passive euthanasia, wherein it permitted withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment of...

Madhya Pradesh SLSA Launches India's First 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Hearing-Impaired Professionals

In a significant step towards promoting inclusive access to justice, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) has commenced India's first physical 40-hour Mediation Training Programme for hearing-impaired professionals and sign language interpreters. The five-day intensive training programme is being conducted in Indore in collaboration with the District Legal...

From Conflict To Compassion: Family Court Mediation Brings Amicable Resolution

In a positive example of how mediation helps resolve sensitive family disputes, a matrimonial case between husband and wife was amicably settled in the Court of Ms. Rekha, Principal Judge, Family Court, Panchkula. The couple, who were married in 2013 according to Hindu rites, were blessed with two daughters. Over time, misunderstandings and communication gaps led to marital discord, prompting...

1st National Lok Adalat Of 2026 Resolves 2.84 Crore Cases With Settlement Value Of ₹10,920.47 Crore

The 1st National Lok Adalat of 2026, held on March 14, concluded with the resolution of 2,84,14,329 cases, including 2,57,82,254 pre-litigation matters and 26,32,075 pending cases, with a combined settlement value of ₹10,920.47 crore.The Lok Adalat was organised under the leadership of Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services...

Justice Vikram Nath Inaugurates Mobile Lok Adalat Vans Of Telangana State Legal Services Authority

The Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA), Hyderabad, has procured two Mobile Lok Adalat Vans / Multi-Utility Vehicles with the objective of expanding legal services outreach to the remote corners of districts across Telangana.At present, TSLSA has only four mobile vans for 34 District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs), which are utilised on a monthly rotation basis for...

Bill To Amend Transgender Persons Act Introduced In Lok Sabha; Seeks To Omit Self-Perceived Identification

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 12 by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, proposing significant changes to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.The Bill seeks to narrow the definition of “transgender person”, modify the procedure for recognition of...

'We Have Ethical Duty Not To Engage In Certain Conduct': Barrister Dr Venkat Iyer Speaks At Event On 'Legal Regulation Of Hate Speech'

Dr. Venkat Iyer, Barrister in Ireland, had the occasion to speak on the topic 'Legal Regulation of Hate Speech: Is It Possible? Is It Desirable?' in an event, organized by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) and Samatha Law Society. The event was held at the High Court auditorium as part of the Continuing Legal Education Programme.Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar gave...

Delhi Riots: Court Dismisses Plea For Registration Of FIR Against BJP Leader Kapil Mishra

A Delhi Court today refused to direct registration of an FIR against BJP leader and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra over his alleged involvement in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar passed the order in a case filed by one Mohd. Ilyas. The judge dismissed Ilyas' application for registration of FIR. “Keeping in view of the above findings, prayer...

Delhi Riots: Court Denies Bail To Shahrukh Pathan Who Pointed Gun At Cop

A Delhi Court yesterday denied bail to Shahrukh Pathan, the man who pointed a gun at a policeman during the 2020 North-East Delhiriots.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts said that Pathan was denied bail by the High Court in October last year in the case and the circumstances have not changed. “Accordingly, this Court is of the view that when the Hon'ble High Court...