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'IT Rules Offend My Rights As An Artist & Cultural Commentator' : Musician TM Krishna Moves Madras High Court
The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union Government on a writ petition filed by acclaimed Carnatic vocalist and Ramon Magsasay awardee TM Krishna challenging the constitutional validity of the Information Technology (Guidelines For Intermediaries And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, notified by the Centre on February 25, as imposing "arbitrary,...
LLB -Examination Mandatory For Final Year And Intermediate Students, Universities Can Decide The Mode Of Examination: BCI
The Bar Council of India has on Thursday notified its decision that an end-term examination is mandatory to be conducted by all Law Schools or Universities, and the University and Centers of Legal Education are free to determine the mode of examination.The decision has come after BCI resolved to accept the report of the High Level Committee, appointed by it to consider the issue of...
No Stay On Use Of Sushant Singh Rajput's Name & Image For Movies; Delhi High Court Refuses Father's Plea
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed an application filed by Sushant Singh Rajput's father Krishna Kishore Singh seeking to restrain filmmakers from using the name, lifestyle or likeness of the late actor in proposed movies on his life.A single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula refused to grant ex-parte, ad-interim injunction to restrain filmmakers from using Sushant Singh Rajput's...
Telangana High Court Bench Strength Increases By 75% As CJI Takes Up Long Pending Proposal
With Chief Justice of India NV Ramana having given his final approval, the Sanctioned Bench Strength of Telangana High Court will soon witness a 75%, going up from 24 to 42.It is stated that out of the 42 Judges, 32 will be Permanent Judges and 10 will be Additional Judges. Elevation from the Bar is to be fixed at 28, while that of the Judicial Services is to be 14. The proposal was...
CA Exams 2021: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Opt Out Option, More Examination Centres, Postponement Of Exam If Adherence To Covid Protocols Not Possible
A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to provide an "Opt Out" option to all the aspirants going to appear in the upcoming CA exams 2021 scheduled to start from 5th July 2021, willing to opt out before and during the exam, with a carry forward of all benefits.The plea has also sought an extra chance to candidates appearing for the intermediate and final exams under...
"Law Should Be Equal To All, Like Should Be Treated Alike": Sushil Kumar's Plea For Special Diet In Jail Rejected
A Delhi Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea moved on behalf Sushil Kumar, accused in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, seeking special supplementary diet inside the jail.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Satvir Singh Lamba passed the order after reserving it yesterday in view of the submissions made by Advocate Pradeep Rana appearing on behalf of Sushil Kumar and...
Narada Case : 'Special Judge Wasn't Overawed By Protests As Alleged By CBI', Singvhi Concludes Arguments
Senior Advocate Dr. AM Singhvi, representing the accused TMC leaders in the Narada Scam case, concluded his arguments today in transfer proceedings before the Calcutta High Court. He argued that the mobocracy argument of CBI is an afterthought to overturn the bail order passed by the Special CBI Judge in favour of the accused TMC leaders on May 17. The impugned bail order,...
'Early Decisions Could Have Saved Lives' : Bombay High Court Tells Centre On Door-to-Door Vaccination
Hearing a PIL seeking door-to-door vaccination for the elderly and immobile, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday observed that the Centre was making decisions for the public benefit. However, those decisions seemed delayed in the current scenario where a "surgical strike" on the virus is required. The bench was referring to the Centre's Near to Home Covid...
'Many Things Claimed To Be Discovered & Equated With Scientific Objective Were Said Here Centuries Ago In Spiritual Sphere' : Madras HC Stresses Need To Conserve Cultural Heritage
"The intelligence, knowledge and skill of the people of this land have been far superior and precocious even in fields that science is yet to find answer"
Law Firm Cannot & Ought Not To Report On Ongoing Proceedings Being Prosecuted By It, In Its Blog Or Website : Delhi High Court
A division bench of Justices Rajiv Shakdher and Talwant Singh has directed, while considering a petition filed by the Society for Tax Analysis and Research, has directed that, a law firm "cannot, and ought not, run the website/blog, in respect of the proceedings, which are being prosecuted by it, as there is every likelihood of losing objectivity in the reportage of...
'Act Of Petitioner Akin To Public Protest': SC Sets Aside Cancellation Of All-India Hindu Parishad Member's Bail For Vandalising Church-Like Film Set
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Kerala High Court order cancelling the bail to a right wing organisation member, Kara Ratheesh, in an attempt-to-murder case.Ratheesh, a member of the All-India Hindu Parishad, while on bail, had been charged in May, 2020 for vandalising a church-like film set on the banks of the river Periyar at Kalady, that was made for the Malayalam film...
"Recognise Sacrifices Of Doctors During Pandemic" : Resident Doctors Pursuing PG Courses Move Supreme Court Seeking Waiver Of Final Examination
While highlighting the need for qualified Doctors who selflessly worked to manage the healthcare infrastructure during the pandemic, a group of 29 Doctors have moved the Supreme Court seeking directions for waiving the final examination of final year Post-graduate Medical Residents and constitution of a Joint Expert Committee for examining and recommending on their prayers. The Petitioners...