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Bengaluru Court Issues John Doe Injunction Restraining Derogatory Content On Pawan Kalyan Starrer 'Ustaad Bhagath Singh'
In a case filed by Mythri Movie Makers, the Bengaluru City Civil and Sessions Court has ordered a 'John Doe' temporary injunction on the circulation of derogatory content or news about the Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Ustad Bhagath Singh', which has been released in theatres today. “….Issue exparte temporary injunction order against defendants etc. restraining them from telecasting,...
Merely Using Words 'Bully' Or 'Unprofessional' On Social Media Not Defamation: Delhi Court
A Delhi Court has recently observed that mere use of words “bully” or “unprofessional” on social media do not amount to defamation and do not even have the tendency of being defamatory. “The Court cannot knock down reasonable expressions of criticism on social media under the garb of law of defamation,” District Judge Arvind Bansal of Tiz Hazari Courts observed. The judge made...
Baramulla Consumer Commission Fines IndiGo ₹89K For Loss Of Passenger's Baggage Due To Negligent Handling Of Group Luggage
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Baramulla, has directed INDIGO Airlines to pay Rs. 89,000/- as compensation to passengers whose baggage was lost due to the airline's negligence in handling group luggage at Dammam Airport, holding that such conduct amounts to deficiency in service.The Commission was hearing a complaint filed by two passengers who had booked return...
Tahir Hussain Moves Delhi Court Seeking Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case On Medical Grounds
Former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain has moved a Delhi Court seeking interim bail in relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts yesterday issued notice on the application and sought response of the Delhi Police. Hussain has filed the application for interim bail on the ground of his...
Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Wednesday Club To Hold Panel Discussion On Challenges Faced By Women In Legal Profession
The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) is holding a panel discussion on the topic 'Breaking Barriers: Challenges Faced by Women in the Legal Profession and Way Forward' as part of its Wednesday Club.Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar would be the moderator for the event. The panelists for the discussion are former judge Retd. Justice V.G. Arun, Advocates Parvati Menon and...
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...