Anna University Moves Madras High Court Against Revocation Of Ex-VC's Suspension By Governor

The Anna University, through its Registrar, has approached the Madras High Court challenging an order passed by its Chancellor (Governor) revoking the suspension of former Vice Chancellor Dr R. Velraj. Justice Dhandapani admitted the plea on Tuesday (24th February) and issued notices to the Chancellor and Velraj. The University submitted that Velraj was working as the Vice...

CJI Surya Kant Takes Objection To NCERT Class 8 Book Chapter On 'Corruption In Judiciary'

CJI said that he has passed an order taking suo motu case on the issue.

Litigants Can't Plead Ignorance When Judgments Are Uploaded Online: Gujarat High Court Refuses To Restore Suit Dismissed For Default

The Gujarat High Court upheld a trial court order which refused to condone delay of 14 months and 15 days to restore a civil suit which was dismissed for default, observing that litigants cannot evade responsibility by blaming their advocates claiming ignorance of court orders uploaded online in the digital era. Emphasizing the duty of litigants to remain vigilant about their own cases,...

Some Compulsory Mechanism Needed To Make People Vote, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (February 24) orally remarked that voting might be required to make compulsory, so that more people turn up in the poll booths to exercise the valuable right of franchise.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing petitions seeking to allow the conduct of elections even if there is only one candidate, so that...

Unregistered Nikahnama, Lack Of Marriage Photo Or Service Record Entry Can't Defeat Widow's Pension Claim: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has held that denial of family pension on the ground that the marriage was not solemnized as it was not reflected in the employee's service records or supported by photographs is “highly improper and unjust”.In doing so the court directed the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to treat the petitioner as the legally wedded wife of the corporation's deceased employee...

Assistant Law Officer And Legal Assistant Vacancy At Delhi Pollution Control Committee

Delhi Pollution Control Committee invites application for the post of Assistant Law Officer and Legal Assistant from officers/Officials, working in the Central/State Government /Union Territory/Recognized Research Institute/ Autonomous bodies/Statutory Bodies/PSUs on deputation (including short term contract) basis. Name of the Post: Assistant Law Officer and Legal Assistant No. of Post: Assistant Law Officer: 01 (One) Legal Assistant: 05 (Five) Essential Qualification and...

Executive (Grievance Handling) Vacancy At Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited

Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited invites application for the post of Executive (Grievance Handling). Name of the Post: Executive (Grievance Handling) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 40 Years Essential Qualification and Experience A bachelor's or master's degree in law (LL.B. /LLM), Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.Minimum 5 years relevant experience. Experience in ride hailing organisation will be given preference. How...

Rajasthan HC Enhances Compensation To ₹78 Lakh In MBBS Final-Year Student's Accidental Death, Applies Notional Income of ₹50K Per Month

The Rajasthan High Court has enhanced the compensation from around Rs. 50 Lakhs to Rs. 78 Lakhs in favour of the family of a 23-year old final year MBBS student who passed away in an accident in the year 2015. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand referred to the Supreme Court case of Bishnupriya Panda v. Basanti Manjari Mohanty & Anr. that dealt with an identical factual situation,...

Young Professional (Legal) Vacancy At SEEPZ-SEZ Authority

The Office of the Development Commissioner SEEPZ Special Economic Zone invites application for the post of Young Professional (Legal). Name of the Post: Young Professional (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Place of Posting: Legal Section, SEEPZ-SEZ Age Limit: 32 Years Remuneration: Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated) depending upon qualification and experience. Essential Qualification and Experience LL.B./LL.M. from a recognized University Preference will...

Remembering Justice H.R.Khanna On His 16th Death Anniversary

February 25th is the 18th death anniversary of justice H.R.Khanna who name has become synonymous with a fervent apostle of human rights because of his brave and lone efforts to salvage the supremacy of the Constitution and the fundamental rights it contained during the period of political turmoil in the country in 1976 during the emergency. Many a time I have heard lawyers sitting in court no.2 in the Supreme Court exclaim, 'what an intrepid judge Khanna was!' gazing at the...

Consultant Vacancy At Ernst & Young [Bangalore; Apply Now]

Ernst & Young invites online application for the post of Consultant in its Tax Team. Name of the Post: Consultant Essential Qualification and Experience An undergraduate degree, preferably with an emphasis in economics, finance or statistics;A certified CA/CS/LL.B. with at 0 - 1 years of post-qualification experience in direct corporate tax with minimum 1-3 years of experience.Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills.Ability to...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Order Taking Cognizance Of IPS Officer Roopa Moudgil's Defamation Complaint Against IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea by IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri challenging a trial court order taking cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint lodged by IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil, observing that it was well reasoned passed with due application of mind. Justice M Nagaprasanna in his order noted that when Sindhuri had lodged criminal defamation proceedings against Moudgil, then...