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Law applies to everyone, regardless of their background: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern on Thursday over orchestrated efforts by certain forces that aim to spread false narratives that are detrimental to the country. While acknowledging that the number of such individuals is small, he emphasised the need to remain vigilant. Dhankhar raised concerns about those who protest against being summoned by law-enforcement agencies, emphasising that no one is exempt from the law. He said a clear message has been given in the last few years that the law applies to everyone, regardless of their status or background. "I can tell you that these (protests on streets in response to legal issues) changes are taking place in the last few years. No one is above the law. The long arm of law will reach you. Some people in the country have taken to themselves that 'we are above law'. "If 'X' is summoned by a regulatory agency, how can you take to the streets ...," Dhankhar said at the convocation of the Jammu University here. Asserting tha

Will not give assent to University Laws Amendment Bill: Kerala Governor

Speaking to the reporters, he said that the purpose of appointing the governor as chancellor in Universities of all the states was to avoid a university-to-executive interface

Govt sets up panel to recommend arbitration law reforms bed by Vishwanathan

Amid a push for making India a hub for international arbitration, the government has set up an expert panel led by former law secretary T K Vishwanathan to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act with an aim to reduce the burden on courts. Attorney General N Venkataramani is also part of the expert committee set up by the Department of Legal Affairs in the Union law ministry. Law ministry additional secretary Rajiv Mani, some senior advocates, representatives of private law firms, and officials of the Legislative Department, Niti Aayog, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), railways and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) are its other members. According to the terms of reference for the committee, it will evaluate and analyse the operation of the present arbitration ecosystem of the country, including the working of the Arbitration Act, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses and challenges vis-a-vis other important foreign jurisdictions. The panel ha

Pre-arrest bail remedy to be granted in extraordinary cases: Delhi court

A Delhi court has denied pre-arrest bail to a man accused of involvement in organised cyber crime, saying anticipatory bail was an extraordinary remedy and is to be given only in extraordinary cases. Vacation Judge Aparna Swami dismissed the application filed by Shivam Kumar, and directed him to join the investigation. Anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy and is to be given only in extraordinary cases. The present (case) does not warrant the same and thus, in light of the above discussion, I do not find this to be a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail, the judge said in an order passed on June 12. The court noted the case involved around 600 victims who were cheated of Rs 4.47 crore. The court also noted cyber police of seven states had issued notices for freezing the bank account of the company of the accused. This being an economic offence, it must be dealt with sternly in the matter of bail... For the case to be taken to its logical end, it requires detailed ...

SC disposes plea seeking BCI nod to declare foreign law students' result

The Supreme Court has disposed of a plea seeking directions to the Bar Council of India to declare the results of the qualifying examinations for Indian nationals holding foreign law degrees. A vacation bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal was informed that results have already been declared on June 7. When the matter is called, counsel for the petitioner apprises this Court that the result of the 18th Bar Council of Indian Qualifying Examination for Indian Nationals Holding Foreign Law Degrees has already been published on June 7, 2023. In that view of the matter, the cause of action of the present petition does not survive. The petition is, accordingly, disposed, the bench said. Earlier on June 7, the lawyer appearing for petitioner Anchita Nayyar had sought an urgent hearing, saying if the results are not notified this month, more than 75 candidates will not be able to take the All India Bar Council exam scheduled later this year. The Bar Council of India will lik

REET paper leak: ED seizes incriminating documents during Rajasthan raids

The Enforcement Directorate probing the REET paper leak case in Rajasthan have sealed the residences and offices of accused RPSC member Babulal Katara, Suresh Dhaka and Suresh Kumar Vishnoi

Antilia bomb scare case: SC grants 3 weeks interim bail to ex-cop Pradeep

The Supreme Court on Monday granted three weeks interim bail to former police officer Pradeep Sharma, arrested in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case and the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran, to file a fresh application seeking interim bail. A vacation bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal granted the relief to Sharma after noting that his wife has to undergo surgery. The top court said Sharma would be released on interim bail subject to conditions imposed by the trial court. List on June 26, 2023. On that day petitioner shall furnish a medical report indicating therein the status of treatment of wife of the petitioner, the bench said. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati opposed the grant of bail. Earlier, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju had argued that Sharma was seeking interim bail without filing an interlocutory application (application in appeal already instituted). The counsel appearing for Sharma had sought interim bail on humanitari

Upcoming Digital India Act to curb high-risk AI, misinformation: Centre

The Centre said that upcoming Digital India Act (DIA) will strictly deal with misinformation and 'high-risk AI' to prevent user harm, and first draft of the Bill is expected by the first week of June

MH CET Law 5-year LLB Result: Everything you need to know about result

The MH CET 5-year LLB exam must be taken by candidates seeking admission to the over 140 integrated 5-year LLB programs offered by Maharashtra's law schools

Govt expands scope of money laundering law to cover firm's representatives

The law now also includes individuals who provide the company with an office or correspondence address or act as a trustee, the notification said

US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra violates Hatch Act: Govt watchdog

Becerra is one of a handful of Biden administration officials to be cited for violating the Hatch Act

MHT CET Admit Card 2023 For LLB 5-years, here's how to check and download

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test released MAH CET 5-Year LLB admit card 2023 on its official website. Here are the easy steps to check and download your admit card 2023

Law should take into consideration realities of communities: Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that law must have the touch of humanity to serve the interests of all people and should always be used with a sensibility to address the roots of problems. Addressing the platinum jubilee celebration of Gauhati High Court on Friday, CJI Chandrachud said the law should take into consideration the realities of the communities where it is sought to be implemented. When the law is wisely interpreted and applied, people have faith in the social structure and it is a step forward towards the realisation of justice, he said. "The legitimacy of the judiciary lies in the faith and confidence it commands from the people, who in turn depend on judicial independence. People's faith in the judiciary is determined by the single most important factor that judiciary is the first and last access for citizens in distress and need," he said. "Law must be imbued with a touch of humanity ... A human touch is essential to ensure that law serves the interests o

Law must have touch of humanity and should be used with sensibility: CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud Friday said that law must have the touch of humanity to serve the interests of all people and should always be used with sensibility to address the roots of problems. The law should take into consideration the realities of the communities where it is sought to be implemented, Justice Chandrachud said at the platinum jubilee celebration of Gauhati High Court here. When the law is wisely interpreted and applied, people have faith in the social structure and it is a step forward towards the realisation of justice. The legitimacy of the judiciary lies in the faith and confidence it commands from the people, who in turn depend on judicial independence. People's faith in judiciary is determined by the single most important factor that judiciary is the first and last access for citizens in distress and need, he said. "Law must be imbued with a touch of humanity ... A human touch is essential to ensure that law serves the interests of all. There ..

Surrogacy law in its current form is appropriate, govt tells SC

The law, in its current form, bans commercial surrogacy. Furthermore, it aims to regulate the surrogacy industry

Why migrant undertrials struggle to furnish bail, access timely legal aid

All undertrials, except those with privilege, endure difficulties in engaging with the justice system

Former civil servants condemn Rijiju's remarks on judiciary in open letter

Former civil servants in an open letter on Thursday criticised Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for several of his comments which, they said, constituted a concerted attack by the government on the collegium system of appointments and on judicial independence. The open letter, signed by 90 former bureaucrats, argued that preserving the independence of the judiciary is non-negotiable, and any sign of executive overreach cannot be accepted in a democracy. "We write to you today in response to comments you made on various occasions and very recently at the India Today Conclave on March 18, 2023. Your statements that day are the latest in what is emerging as a concerted attack by the government on the collegium system of appointments, the Supreme Court of India and, ultimately, on judicial independence. We unequivocally condemn this onslaught," the letter said. In the appointment of judges to the High Courts and Supreme Court it appears that it is the government that is stonewalling ...

Billionaire Isreal Englander pays $1 bn to ex-wife who left him for a woman

World's one of the richest men pays $1 billion to his ex-wife after she left him for a woman in a civil lawsuit settled privately

Iraqi Parliament approves amendments to election law despite objections

The latest amendments to the election law reduced the number of electoral districts from 83 countrywide in the previous 2021 elections to one electoral district for each of Iraq's 18 provinces

Law firms plan fee hikes to retain talent amid 'foreign entry'

Worried about star performers being poached