Lok Adalat In Telangana Disposes 11.5L Cases At District Level; 225 Cases Settled At High Court With ₹15.9 Crore Compensation

The Telangana High Court disposed of 11,55,993 cases in the 4th Lok Adalat held in the State on 14 December 2024. A total of 5,42,253 cases were disposed of at the pre-trial stage. The State went above and beyond of inform the general public about the Lok-Adalat by playing 1 minute videos in Cinema Theatres and stop signals. The Adalat was conducted under the guidance of...

Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority (ASLSA) to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,...

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (December 17) after a voting process. Reportedly, the Union Cabinet has accepted the recommendation of High Level Committee for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State...

Legal Awareness Programs Conducted Across 59 Jails In Bihar To Educate Prisoners On Their Rights

The Bihar Human Rights Commission (BHRC), in collaboration with the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA), organized a comprehensive legal awareness program titled 'Sabhi Ke Liye Swantantra, Samaanta aur Nyay' (Independence, Equality, and Justice for All) across all 59 jails in Bihar to commemorate Human Rights Day 2024.This legal awareness program was aimed at raising awareness about...

Final National Lok Adalat Of 2024 In Gujarat Disposes About 2.5 Lakh Pending Cases With ₹1270.6 Cr Settlement; Over 3 Lakh Pre-Litigation Cases

The Last and the final National Lok Adalat of 2024 was successfully organised on December 14, 2024, across the state of Gujarat under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The Lok Adalat witnessed huge participation and a remarkable success across the state.The Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court and Patron-in-Chief of the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority...

No Survey Order For Now In 'Atala Mosque' Case | Jaunpur Court Posts Matter For March 2 In View Of SC's Interim Order

A Court in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur District today refused to pass any orders on the Swaraj Vahini Association's plea seeking an Amin survey of the city's 14th Century Atala Mosque in view of the Supreme Court's Dec 12 interim order restraining courts from passing any effective interim or final orders, including orders for a survey. “As the Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed that...

NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata has been awarded an A+ accreditation by the (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) for the first time in the University's almost 25-year long history.Notably, the University, which was founded in 1999 by Prof (Dr) Madhava Menon, had not yet been accredited by the NAAC since its inception. While classes at NUJS...

Trial Advocacy Competition 2025 by Government Law College, Ernakulam [Jan 17 – 19; Cash Prizes Upto Rs. 65k]: Register by Dec 27!

The All India Trial Advocacy Competition (AITA) is more than a competition; it embodies the college's enduring commitment to shaping future leaders in the legal profession. Since its launch in 2017, it has provided young law students with a stage to step into the shoes of courtroom lawyers.The first edition in 2017 was an extraordinary success, becoming one of India's premier platforms for...

Kolkata Court Grants Bail To Ex-RG Kar Principal, Police Officer Abhijit Mondal Due To CBI's Failure To File Chargesheet In Timely Manner

In a new development related to the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar medical college and hospital, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sealdah, has granted bail to former principal of the college Sandip Ghosh, and former OC of the jurisidictional police station Abhijit Mondal, who were arrested for conspiring to cover-up the incident.The ACJM granted bail...

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar

A CJM Court in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow district has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, Rahul Gandhi, as an accused in a complaint case filed over his alleged 'derogatory' remark against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in November 2022 in Maharashtra's Akola.#BREAKING |A CJM Court in #Lucknow has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, Rahul...

Punjab & Haryana HC Allows Diljit's Concert In Chandigarh Tomorrow But Warns Of Penal Action If 75-Decibel Noise Limit Breached

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today permitted Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh to hold a concert in Chandigarh tomorrow (December 14). However, the court directed that the event must adhere to noise limits, maintaining ambient air quality standards with a maximum noise level of 75 decibels otherwise penal action can be taken against the organizers"No hesitation in allowing the event to...

Delhi Court Acquits Former Coal Secretary, 4 Others In 2012 Coal Block Allocation Corruption Case

A Delhi Court on Wednesday (December 11) acquitted former Coal Secretary Harish Chandra Gupta along with two other former officials of the Union Ministry of Coal (MoC)–KS Kropha and KC Samria of all charges in connection with the 2012 coal block allocation corruption case. The Court also acquitted the Managing Director of M/s Navabharat Power Pvt. Ltd (NPPL) Y. Harish Chandra Prasad and...