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Vidhi-Manthan 2026: PES Modern Law College Announces National Client Counselling, Mediation And Moot Court Competitions
Progressive Education Society's, Modern Law College, Pune 16 is one of the premier legal educational institutes in Maharashtra situated close to the “Oxford of the East” the Savitribai Phule Pune University. Established in 2003, Modern Law College has carved a niche for itself. Permanently affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University, recognised by the Bar Council of India, U/S 2(f) 12 (B) of UGC Act, 1956 and accredited Grade “A” by NAAC Bengaluru, the College stands as one of the best...
M.K. Nambyar-50th Anniversary Tribute
M.K. Nambyar belongs to that rare breed of men - original, creative and illustrious and whose contribution to the making and development of law was truly outstanding. This December 18 marks the 50th anniversary of his passing. It is appropriate that we remember him, his great life and work which is both a model and an inspiration and pay tribute to his sacred memory.Meloth Krishnan Nambyar...
Masala Bonds Case: Kerala High Court Stays ED's Show Cause Notice On CM Vijayan's Plea
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (December 18) granted an interim stay of proceedings pursuant to the Enforcement Directorate's complaint and showcause notices against Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) Chairperson, former Vice-Chairperson and CEO relating to the utilisation of funds raised through Masala Bonds.Justice V.G. Arun was hearing the plea preferred by Chief...
Omission In Chief Examination Can Be Cured In Cross-Examination : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 17) ruled that the omissions made in the examination-in-chief can be cured in the witness's cross-examination. A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice K. Vinod Chandran heard the case relating to the dispute over the attestation of the Will, where the genuineness of the Will was disputed by the testator's one of the daughter who was left...
Husband's Attempt To Shift Case After Obtaining Ex-Parte Divorce Reflects 'Ulterior Motive To Delay': Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that the husband himself filing for divorce in one Court and after the decree seeking transfer of recall proceedings to another city shows his ulterior motive to cause delay in conclusion of divorce proceedings.Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi held,“The conduct of the applicant to prefer the Family Court at Gonda for instituting the proceeding and thereafter...
Severe Dementia Not Enough To Stall Trial Unless Medical Board Certifies: Rajasthan High Court Directs Re-Evaluation Of Accused's Fitness
The Rajasthan High Court directed a fresh medical revaluation of an accused undergoing trial–stated to be suffering from severe dementia, observing that the previous medical board's report did not clearly specify whether the accused was fit enough to understand the proceedings against him. In doing so the court observed that when an accused claims to be suffering from "unsound mind" the...
'Facilitates Access To Justice' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Formation Of Bombay High Court's Kolhapur Bench
The Supreme Court today(December 18) dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate Ranjeet Baburao Nimbalkar, challenging the August 1 notification of the Bombay High Court issued under Section 51(3) of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, for the creation of the recent Kolhapur Circuit Bench, which became effective from August 18. A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV...
Trial Court's Order To Deport Convict 'As Per Rules' Doesn't Compel Deportation; Authorities To Act As Per Law: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court recently DISMISSED a criminal revision petition filed by a woman convicted under the Foreigners Act, as it clarified that the trial court's order to authorities to take action for her deportation 'नियमानुसार' ["in accordance with rules"] does not amount to a mandatory direction to deport. The Bench of Justice Anil Kumar-X observed that...