West Bengal Bar Council declares 1st July as a ‘black day’ against the implementation of new criminal laws
The West Bengal Bar Council has declared that 1st July will be a black day as a protest against the new criminal laws which are to be implemented from the 1st of July 2024. The members of the Bar Council have unanimously resolved
Madras HC dismisses the petition seeking reduction in AIBE fees: says fees of “Rs. 3,500 cannot be said to be high”
Madras high court recently dismissed the petition seeking reduction in the fees of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI), on the grounds that there are no statutory provisions prescribing or regulating such fees. Chief Justice R Mahadevan
Karnataka High Court Clarifies: Anti-Trafficking Law Targets Exploiters, Not Victims
Issue: The Karnataka High Court recently clarified the scope of India’s anti-trafficking law, emphasizing that the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) does not criminalize sex workers or victims of trafficking forced into prostitution. Rule: Justice M Nagaprasanna, in a ruling dated June 10,
Bihar High Court Strikes Down 65% Reservation Law: Legal Principles and Implications
Issue: The Patna High Court recently nullified laws enacted by the Bihar Legislative Assembly that provided 65% reservations in public employment and educational admissions for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The court argued that this exceeds the 50% reservation limit, violating constitutional equality principles.
The Telecommunications Act of 2023 will go into partial effect on June 26
What is included in the Telecommunications Act of 2023’s partial enforcement? The Telecommunications Act of 2023 will have its main provisions activated as of June 26, 2024, according to a statement released by the Central government. With this action, India’s regulatory structure for
Kerala High Court Upholds Gift Deed, Grants Applicant Property Rights
Justice K. Babu’s bench addressed an appeal in a property declaration suit. The applicant claimed her mother, Kunhimatha, gifted the property to her. The accused, Kunhimatha’s grandson, claimed she did not accept the gift, leading to the cancellation of the gift deed. The
In civil trials, a spouse can testify on behalf of the other spouse: Kerala HC
Issue:- The court was dealing with the application of a woman, whereby her civil suit was pending before the court. During this, she had requested for permission to be granted so that her husband could testify and adduce evidence on her behalf. The
Balancing Act: Judiciary’s Role in Ensuring Fairness in PMLA Implementation
For years, India struggled with inadequate laws to combat money laundering and financial crimes. The introduction of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), inspired by the Financial Action Task Force’s 40 recommendations, aimed to address this gap. This act empowered the
HC staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail without passing final order is Unusual :SC
On Monday, the SC said that the decision of the HC to grant an interim stay on the bail to Delhi CM, without passing a final order was unusual. The matter was about the money laundering case. The bench of Justices Manoj Misra
The Kerala HC Advocates association had opposed the court fee hike
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association(KHCAA) submitted its opinion to the expert committee, headed by Justice V K Mohanan opposing the hike in court fees. The KHCAA stated that the decision of the expert committee whereby the recommendations were given for enhancing the
