New TRAI Rules : Impact On TV Channel Rates, DTH, Cable Operators.

"Pay for what you watch" - this seems to be motto of the new regulations and tariff order of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI), applicable to channel broadcasters, DTH and cable TV operators from February 1. Which are the new regulations? The new rules set to revolutionise TV viewing are : -Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017 and 'Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Eighth)...

Role Of CJI In Collegium

The role of the Chief Justice of India and the extent of his powers in respect of making recommendations for appointment of Judges to the Supreme Court of India and the High Court as also transfer of Judges is being debated in the light of certain recent recommendations and appointments. This article is confined only to the Constitutional questionMedia reports have quoted "sources" which seem to suggest that there is a view that the Chief Justice of India, acting by himself, can reconsider the...

SC Collegium Resolutions For Elevation To Delhi HC: Names Of 2 Advocates Rejected, 2 Deferred

The Supreme Court Collegium on Wednesday considered the candidature of four Advocates for elevation to the Delhi High Court. As per the resolution, names of two Advocates—Krishnendu Datta and Saurabh Kirpal—were deferred. The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices AK Sikri and SA Bobde resolved to consider their candidature after two-three weeks....

SC Permits Wife & Daughters Of Deceased De Facto Complainant To Compound Criminal Case [Read Order]

"Section 320 (4)(b) stipulates that when the person who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence under this Section is dead, the legal representative, as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) of such person may, with the consent of the Court compound the offence."

Supersession And Secrecy Of Judicial Collegium

The secrecy of the judicial collegium ensures that the recent supescession of three judges of the Delhi high court will be shrouded in mystery.

JNU Sedition Row : Why Charges Against Kanhaiya And Others Will Not Stand?

The sedition charge in the 1200-pages chargesheet in the JNU case is based only on the allegations of anti-national sloganeering.

Senior Advocate Sanjay Jain Appointed ASG In Supreme Court

The centre has appointed Senior Advocate Sanjay Jain as Additional Solictor General(ASG) for the Supreme Court.As per the notification issued yesterday, the appointment is till June 30 2020.He was appointed ASG for Delhi High Court in 2014, but submitted his resignation in March 2018.On Monday, the Centre had appointed Senior Advocate K M Nataraj as ASG for the SC.Last month, Advocate...

Press Conference, Goenka Lecture, Sealed Covers, Collegium Decisions And More.

"Where is the Goenka in us, his ideals, his values?" -- CJI Ranjan Gogoi's question assumes more relevance today.

Recent Collegium Decisions: Unanswered Questions

Vital decisions and resolutions affecting the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court are being taken by the CJI in an arbitrary and informal manner – with the tacit consent of the other judges in the collegium.

Bombay HC Directs Police To Take Action Against Illegal Cow Slaughter And Meat Sale [Read Order]

"However, when such shops open up and do business, police authorities or municipal authorities should not wait for a complaint. They have to immediately proceed further and take action as per law."

"Bring About Positive Change Not By Exhortation But By Example": Ms. Maja Daruwala At The IDIA Annual Conference 2018

The recently held IDIA Annual Conference on "Law and Story Telling" saw eminent panelists comprising of academicians, technologists, legal educators and story-tellers share stories about the role of law in the fight for justice. The panel was moderated by Prof. Shamnad Basheer, Founder and Managing Trustee of IDIA, and comprised of: (i) Mr. Carl Malamud, President and Founder...

Bombay Lawyers Association Moves HC Challenging Amendments To Appellate And Original Side Rules [Read Petition]

A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the Constitutional validity of the amendments introduced by the Bombay High Court to its Appellate side and Original side rules, by exercising powers under Section 34(1) of the Advocates Act, 1961. The petition, filed by Bombay Lawyers Association, challenges the amendment as "ex-facie illegal, bad in law, without any...