Cross Examination Is Not Child's Play, Purpose of Legal Aid Is Not to Provide Platform for Young Lawyers: Gujarat HC [Read Judgment]

"It is the duty of the Sessions Judge that sufficiently experienced lawyer should be provided for conducting the case of accused person."

P&H HC Expunges CM Khattar's Adverse Remarks Against IAS Officer Ashok Khemka [Read Order]

Court says officers of such professional integrity needs to be protected from damage of adverse remarks.

Remembering Senior Advocate Dipankar Gupta, Former Solicitor General

Mr. Dipankar Gupta truly represented the national dream of the 1950s which presented every citizen an opportunity to reach illustrious positions. Born in a middle-class family, he reached the top of his profession by industry, sincerity and dedication to his calling

Maladministration & Sexism: RGNUL Patiala Students' Protest Continues On Day 3

The students of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala took to the University gates this morning, as their protests against the college administration entered day three.The protests had begun on Friday against the "arbitrary and wrongful" suspension of six hostel inmates allegedly after the boys raised their voice against the quality of food being served in their hostel....

Rafale: Official Secret Act Vs Right To Information

The government is focusing on whether or not documents released in the media are 'secret', without going into their veracity.

Can Courts Admit Evidence Which Has Been Obtained Illegally Or Improperly?

The admissibility of evidence in Courts in India is dependent on its relevancy as per the provisions of Indian Evidence Act.Illegality or impropriety in obtaining the evidence will not affect its admissibility, if it is otherwise relevant.Test of admissibility of evidence lies in its relevancy and not on how it was obtained.In Kuruma v The Queen [1955] AC 197 the Privy Council laid down that...

Karnataka HC Prohibits Media From Publishing Details Involving Privacy Of Individuals In Matrimonial Proceedings

"What is an information to others according to a journalist, could be a personal and sensitive information to an individual in a litigation relating to a matrimonial dispute."

Docket Explosion At NCDRC!

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) seems to be crumbling under its own weight.Besides the alarming pendency levels, the infrastructure is in such a poor condition that the staircase and both the sides of the corridors of the Commission are flanked by the files, leaving the record vulnerable to any misdoing. These photographs of the Commission office speak for...

Mere Use Of Word 'Harijan' During Speech Not An Offence Under SC-ST Act: Orissa HC [Read Judgment]

"It is found that the petitioner had not uttered word "Harijan" intentionally to insult anybody including informant"

How the RBI Dodged RTI Appeals For Minutes Of Meeting On Demonetisation

After two years of stubborn refusal to part with any details regarding the minutes of its board meeting on demonetisation, the RBI has demonstrated its sheer disdain for the RTI Act.

SC Again Reminds High Courts About Limitations While Considering Second Appeals [Read Judgment]

"While deciding the second appeal under Section 100 of the CPC, it is not permissible for the High Court to re-appreciate the evidence on record."

Rafale: India's 'Pentagon Papers' Moment?

The seeming tussle between Official Secrets Act and press freedom makes Rafale case a 'hard case', if not a 'great case'.