Karnataka HC Asks KPSC To Submit Details Of Scribes Provided To Visually Impaired Candidates For Exam Held On Aug 24

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Karnataka Public Service Commission to provide details about how many candidates who appeared for the preliminary exams, on August 24, for the post of Gazetted probationers, were visually impaired and how many of them were provided with scribe facility and what were the qualifications of those scribes. Senior Advocate Jayna...

Harper Collins Moves Delhi HC Against Order Restraining Publication Of Book On Asaram Bapu's Rape Case On Plea By Co-Convict

HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt. Ltd. has moved the Delhi High Court against a District Court order (Patiala House), restraining publication of a book titled "Gunning for the Godman: The True Story Behind Asaram Bapu's Conviction". The company represented by Obhan & Associates has contended that while passing the impugned order, the trial court fell into "serious error" in...

'What Is Not An Offence Does Not Require A Defence': Madras HC Explains Procedure For Inquiry/ Trial Against An Accused Of Unsound Mind [Read Judgment]

In a recent verdict, the Single Bench of Justice PN Prakash of the Madras High Court extensively explained the procedure to be adopted by the Courts during Inquiry/ Trial for an offence, allegedly committed by a person of unsound mind. The Court has examined various aspects of the matter including: Magisterial Inquiry under Section 328 CrPCTrial under Section 329 CrPCApplication...

NLSIU Issues Instructions For Persons With Disabilities Appearing For NLAT 2020 [Read Notification]

NLSIU Bangalore has issued instructions for Persons with Disabilities who wish to appear for the National Law Aptitude Test 2020. All You Want To Know About NLAT All PWD candidates with benchmark disabilities shall be provided additional time of 15 minutes (for both and PG) to complete the NLAT 2020 examination. This includes PWD candidates who avail the services...

Furnish Details Of Facilities Available to Treat Prison Inmates Who Test Positive For Covid-19 : Karnataka HC To State Govt [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to furnish details of facilities available inside prisons for treating Covid-19 patients and the number of inmates so far infected. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Hemant Chandangoudar while hearing a petition filed by Amole Kale an accused in the journalist Gauri Lankesh and...

Delhi HC Provides Relief To 319 Petitioners From Across The Country By Directing NDRF To Pay Them Deputation Allowance In Accordance With SC Order [Read Order]

The Delhi High Court directed the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) to pay deputation allowance to 319 petitioners who had petitioned before the Court, with effect from 11th September 2009 till the date on which were relieved from service. The order was passed in terms of the Supreme Court's order of April, 2020 in Union of India v. R. Thiyagarajan, as it entailed the same issue...

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...