Parole Is A Reformative Process; Cannot Be Denied On Apprehension Of Absconding: P&H HC [Read Order]

The Calcutta High Court has reiterated that parole is "reformative process" and the same cannot be denied to a convict merely on apprehensions that he shall abscond or commit further offences. "It cannot be disputed that the purpose of release is to make sure that the prisoner as such meets with his family members and the general public. It is a reformative process, whereby a convict...

NLU Student Bodies Come Together To Offer Laptops, Other Logistical Aid To NLAT Aspirants [Read Press Note]

Some students of the National Law School India University, Bangalore along with various NLU student bodies have come together to help such NLAT aspirants, who do not have access to computer systems/ laptops, or other technical equipment's necessary for the exam. As per a statement issued by the Student Bar Association, a dedicated email channel has been created where the...

Calcutta HC Deprecates Recording Of Confessional Statements In Callous Manner; Orders Inquiry Into Errant Officials [Read Order]

Expressing serious displeasure at the "indifferent and callous manner" in which the investigation authority recorded the leading statements of an accused, the Calcutta High Court made significant observations on recording of confessional statements. The Bench comprising Justices Suvra Ghosh and Joymalya Bagchi held that "True and complete disclosure of the crime is the heart and soul of...

[PASA Amendment] 'A Welcoming Step But Effective Implementation And Execution Is A Must', Gujarat HC Gives SuggestionsTo Prevent The Misuse Of The Act [Read Judgment]

The Gujarat High court on Monday (31st August) welcomed the State Government's decision to extend the application of the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act, 1985 to cybercriminals, loan sharks and sexual offenders amongst the others.However, the court cautioned the Government that the exercise will remain futile, if serious amendments are not made in the implementation of...

JGLS Collaborates With 10 International Educational Institutions To Provide Opportunities To Its Students During COVID-19 Pandemic

Jindal Global Law School has entered into 10 new Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with leading institutions from different parts of the world, for providing opportunities for International Education to its students during COVID-19 Pandemic. These collaborations they range from shared blended learning and hybrid teaching (including module-sharing in...

[Contempt For Anonymous Calls To HC Judge] 'It Would Amount To Compromising With Dignity Of The Institution', Gujarat HC Refuses To Accept Apology [Read Order]

The Gujarat High Court on Monday (31st August) refused to accept the apology tendered by the alleged contemnors who had called and sent SMS to a High Court Judge (Justice Bela M. Trivedi) from an unknown number, in connection to an anticipatory bail application listed before her.The incident occurred on June 22, on the date of listing of the anticipatory bail application in question.The bench...

High Courts Weekly Roundup

Week Commencing From August 31, 2020 To September 6, 2020 Allahabad High Court 1) NSA Charges Against Dr. Kafeel Khan Dropped; Allahabad HC Directs Immediate Release [Nuzhat Perween v. State of UP & Anr.] In a huge relief to Dr. Kafeel Khan, who had been in custody under the stringent provisions of the National Security Act, 1980, the Division Bench comprising Chief...

[PASA Act] Not Wearing Mask And Entering Into Altercation With The Police Personnel Not A Sufficient Ground To Detain Petitioner As A 'Dangerous Person': Gujarat HC [Read Order]

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (28th August) set aside an order of detention passed under the 'Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 1985' (PDF File of the Act), holding that just because the petitioner was not wearing the mask and when stopped by the police personnel, got furious and entered into an altercation with the police personnel, cannot bring the case of the detenue...

Gujarat Court Removes Narendra Modi As Defendant In Suit Seeking Damages For Deaths In 2002 Riots [Read Order]

A civil court in Gujarat on Saturday struck off the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the first defendant in a civil suit seeking damages for the killing of three British citizens during the 2002 riots.Principal Civil Judge of Prantij in Sabarkantha district allowed the application filed by lawyer S S Shah on behalf of Mr.Modi to strike off his name, after noting that he was neither...

[Honey Trap Scandal] 'No Need To Transfer Case To CBI', MP HC Directs SIT To Take Appropriate Steps In Accordance With Law [Read Order]

While hearing petitions demanding that the infamous 'Honey Trap Scandal' of Madhya Pradesh be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Saturday (05th September) said that the court was satisfied with the investigation being done by the 'Special Investigation Team' (SIT) and there was no need to transfer the case to the...

All You Want To Know About NLAT For Admission To NLSIU

On Thursday, the National Law School of India University, Bangalore announced that it will hold a separate entrance examination for admission to Academic Year 2020-21 (both UG & PG), namely— National Law Admission Test (NLAT). NLSIU shall not accept CLAT 2020 scores. Here are all the relevant details pertaining to the exam: Exam Date: September 12, 2020 Exam Time: Yet to...

Decided To Hold Separate Entrance Test To Complete Admissions Before September End: NLSIU Tells Karnataka HC [Read Affidavit]

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has filed an affidavit in the Karnataka High court placing on record details why it decided to opt out of Common Law Admission Test, 2020 (CLAT) and decided to conduct a separate admission test. The NLSIU has submitted the affidavit in the court as recently the High Court reserved its judgment in a batch of petitions challenging...