Supreme Court Seeks Report From NALSA On Implementation Of Women’s Integrated Help System

Today, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court called for a report from National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a direction for the implementation of the NALSA women’s integrated help system (NWIHS-181/15100) in all States and Union Territories. NWIHS-181/15100 is a technology integrated system of 181 women helpline and NALSA legal Aid...

Bihar State Legal Services Authority Takes Initiative To Bring Education To Slums, Over 300 Underprivileged Children Enrolled In Govt Schools

In a heartening display of commitment to education and social change, Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, Judge of the Patna High Court and Executive Chairman of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA), visited a slum area under the jurisdiction of the Rupaspur police station today. The purpose of this visit was to interact with slum dwellers and emphasize the significance of education...

Jharkhand High Court Advocates' Association Formally Launches 'Swanidhi Kalyan Yojana' For Financial Assistance To Lawyers In Need

Advocates Association at Jharkhand High Court, in a simple yet significant ceremony held at the Advocate Hall, extended financial assistance to the families of three advocates on Tuesday. The esteemed dignitaries present at the event included Chief Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Justice S. Chandrashekhar, and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, who jointly presented cheques to the beneficiary...

Nuh Violence: Court Grants Bail To Haryana Roadways Employee Booked For Rioting "Only On Basis Of Call Location"

A Sessions Court in Haryana's Nuh has granted bail to a roadways employee who was booked for dacoity and rioting during the Nuh violence "only on the basis of call location".ASJ Sandeep Kumar Duggal noted that at the time of incident, the accused was on duty on directed bus route under instruction of Inspector from Haryana Roadways."The occurrence pertains to around 5.00 P.M. and he was at...

Hapur Lathi-Charge On Lawyers: UP Bar Council Calls Off Strike As Govt Suspends/Transfers Erring Police Officials

The Uttar Pradesh Bar Council on Thursday decided to end its ongoing statewide strike and resume work from today after a successful dialogue with the Chief Secretary of the State regarding the concerns and demands of the state lawyers. The Lawyers have been protesting an alleged police lathi-charge on advocates in Hapur district last month and they have been demanding action against...

Delay Beyond 90 Days For Appeal Under NIA Act Can Be Condoned, Rules Bombay High Court; Disagrees With Views Of Kerala & Calcutta HCs

In a significant judgement, the Bombay High Court has held that an appeal against a trial court’s order can be entertained by the appellate court even after the lapse of statutory period of 90 days under Section 21(5) of the National Investigating Agency(NIA) Act, 2008.The division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Gauri Godse read down the 2nd proviso to Section 21 (5) of the NIA...

Helmet, Insurance Cover Mandatory Even For Electric Vehicles, Relevant Provisions Of Motor Vehicles Act Applicable: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified that provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 that are relevant for the purpose of electric vehicles are applicable to them.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said that insurance cover and wearing helmet or protective gear is mandatory for e-bikes and that...

'Can't Convict One Accused & Acquit Another When Evidence Is Same': Supreme Court Acquits Persons Who Didn't File Appeal

The Court also recalled an order passed in 2018 which summarily dismissed an SLP filed by another accused.

[Order 32 Rule 15 CPC] Few Irrational Answers Insufficient To Qualify One As Mentally Unfit, Enquiry Should Be Pragmatic: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court while considering the scope of the term ‘enquiry’ by the Court under Order 32 Rule 15, observed that the courts cannot merely find a person to be suffering from a mental disorder based on a few irrational answers given by him.Justice P. Somarajan added the courts should adopt a more practical approach and seek medical evidence or expert opinion to determine their...

Erring Officials To Be Held Accountable For Payment Of Cost "From Their Own Pockets" For Unnecessary Delay In Retiral Claims: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur recently issued a mandamus to all the Departments of the State to strictly comply with all the mandatory provisions contained under Chapter VI of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996 and not to cause unnecessary delays in payment of pension and all retiral dues to eligible employees.The single judge bench of Justice Anoop Kumar...

Remarks On BR Ambedkar: Chennai Court Remands Former VHP Leader RBVS Manian To 14-Days Judicial Custody

The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai on Thursday remanded former Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader RBVS Manian to 14-day judicial custody in a case for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Dr. BR Ambedkar. Manian was arrested by Chennai City Police on Thursday morning from his residence in T-Nagar after a video went viral where the former leader was seen making alleged...

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge

Various accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking clarity from the Delhi Police on the overall status and completion of its investigation in the case being probed by the Special Cell, before proceeding with the arguments on charge.The applications have been moved by Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha before...