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SC Collegium recommends 7 judges as chief justices for various high courts

The Collegium recommended the names for the High Courts of Bombay, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Orissa and Kerala

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Bar Council suspends lawyer's license in Tis Hazari firing incident

BCD after taking the suo moto cognizance on Wednesday suspended the license of an advocate who was seen firing gunshots in the air at Tis Hazari court premises in the national capital

Digital Competition Law Committee finalising report as last date nears

Panel may get third extension if report not ready in next two days

SC comes out with new procedure for urgent listing of cases before benches

The Supreme Court has come out with a fresh notification on the procedure to be adopted by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud for mentioning of cases for their urgent listing and hearing from July 3. The top court is set to reopen on July 3 after the summer vacation. Miscellaneous fresh matters which are verified on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday shall be automatically listed on the following Monday, the top court said in its circular issued on June 28 by the Registrars of judicial administration. The circular also said that the lawyers seeking listing of verified fresh matters prior to such allotted dates will now be needed to submit their mentioning pro formas by 3 PM, to get their cases heard the next day. For those seeking listing on the same day, the pro formas have to be submitted by 10:30 AM to the mentioning officer along with a letter of urgency, it said. The CJI will then take a call on the same during lunch hours or 'as the exigency may warrant', it said. For .

Bombay HC fumes over last-minute stay application on LOCs to travel abroad

The Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure over last-minute applications filed seeking temporary stay on Look Out Circulars (LOCs) to travel abroad, and observed that such practice was not acceptable. A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale in its order of June 23 said applications are filed after the applicants finalise their itineraries even before permission is sought from court. This is not a question of whether there is a right that is violated. In all these applications, it seems that the courts are more or less being taken for granted, that permissions will follow and that matters and, more importantly, that applications will be taken up on a priority basis and even out of turn to permit the applicants to keep to their itineraries, the court said. This is not acceptable, the bench said, noting that persons seeking stay on LOCs are required to approach the court in good time and not attempt to pressurise the courts. The court said when last minute ...

NIA arrests fourth accused in CPI (Maoist) revival case in Bihar's Magadh

The NIA has arrested one person in the CPI (Maoist) terror funding case in connection with efforts being made to revive the banned outfit in the Magadh zone of Bihar, an agency official said on Monday. The arrested accused, Anandi Paswan (46), has more than five criminal cases registered against him at various police stations of Bihar, a spokesperson for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The NIA said raids conducted on the premises of Paswan, a resident of Nirakhpur village in the Kinjar area of Arwal district, led to the seizure of illegal arms and ammunition on February 12 last year. Paswan is the fourth person to be arrested in the case, registered in 2021, related to the terror financing network being jointly operated by CPI (Maoist) cadres and overground workers (OGWs) in the Magadh region. The NIA had earlier nabbed Tarun Kumar, Pradyuman Sharma and Abhinav alias Gaurav. The agency chargesheeted two accused in the case on January 20. "NIA investigations so far ha

Some people taking law in their own hands, won't be spared: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday took a dim view of "some people" taking to the streets and indulging in violence and arson when found on the wrong side of the law. Speaking at an event at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology here, Dhankhar, however, did not mention any particular incident or name any state where violence was reported in recent times. "We cannot claim to be a society governed by law if someone is above the law, if someone has immunity from law, be it anyone, he said. Some people, if they get a legal notice, take to the streets. "No one is above the law and the law will not spare anyone. This is understood by all," he said, adding that "they" are now fighting the last battle. Without elaborating he asked why no action is taken when public property and police vehicles are burnt, and this is caught on video. "How can we allow such a scenario to develop? Dhankhar said youngsters will have to make a difference in society by building narratives and ..

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