SC holds that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers was not unconstitutional

SC holds that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers was not unconstitutional

Feb 12, 2024

On Monday, the SC dismissed the PIL which was filed whereby it was challenged that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers in various states has been violative of article 14. It was said by the court that the deputy chief ministers are

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Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment on Imparting Religious Education in Government-funded Madrasas

Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment on Imparting Religious Education in Government-funded Madrasas

Feb 12, 2024

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court recently reserved its judgment in a significant plea addressing the issue of imparting religious education in government-funded Madrasas or education boards. The matter, heard by a bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi,

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Legal Challenge: Plea Filed Against Internet Suspension and Border Closure Amid Farmers’ Protest

Legal Challenge: Plea Filed Against Internet Suspension and Border Closure Amid Farmers’ Protest

Feb 12, 2024

A recent development in the ongoing saga of farmers’ protests in India has seen a significant legal challenge emerge. Uday Pratap Singh, a resident of Panchkula and advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has filed a plea challenging the suspension of

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Delay in Trial, not a ground for bail in grave offenses under UAPA: Supreme Court

Delay in Trial, not a ground for bail in grave offenses under UAPA: Supreme Court

Feb 10, 2024

Background: – An appeal had been filed by Gurwinder Singh, who is alleged to be a member of a proscribed terrorist group which also includes Canada-based, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The bail had been sought by Singh, earlier from the special NIA court and

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Non-Payment of Salaries and pension of employees may result in winding up: Delhi HC to MCD

Non-Payment of Salaries and pension of employees may result in winding up: Delhi HC to MCD

Feb 9, 2024

Issue:– The court was hearing almost half a dozen petitions that were concerned with the nonpayment of salaries, arrears, and pensions by the MCD.Analysis:- A strong displeasure was expressed by the Delhi HC as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had failed in the

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For the returning draft document of public issues, SEBI issues guidelines

For the returning draft document of public issues, SEBI issues guidelines

Feb 8, 2024

On Tuesday, SEBI came up with guidelines for returning the draft offer document for the public issues and its resubmission in a bid for greater clarity and consistency. As per the guidelines, the is important that the draft document must be prepared in

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Every lawyer should be mandated by the BCI to take up at least one pro bono case a year: Parliamentary Panel

Every lawyer should be mandated by the BCI to take up at least one pro bono case a year: Parliamentary Panel

Feb 8, 2024

The parliamentary panel on Wednesday said that it must be enabled by the Bar Council of India that every lawyer must appear in at least one pro bono work in a year so that he can secure the relief fund from the All

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Balancing Act: Kerala High Court Emphasises Prudent Groundwater Regulation

Balancing Act: Kerala High Court Emphasises Prudent Groundwater Regulation

Feb 7, 2024

Introduction The Kerala High Court recently reiterated the imperative need for stringent regulations governing the utilization of groundwater resources. Highlighting the pivotal role of groundwater in sustaining ecosystems and fostering future sustainability, the Court emphasized the necessity for rational, controlled, and sustainable usage.

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Inadequacy of infrastructure and staff in NCLAT Chennai: Advocates likely to move to court

Inadequacy of infrastructure and staff in NCLAT Chennai: Advocates likely to move to court

Feb 6, 2024

The Chennai bench of the NCLAT was set up three years back but now it is facing issues over its functioning. It is claimed by the Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law Bar Association that the the Chennai bench was not strengthened as it

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Husband’s plea to test child’s paternity refused: Delhi HC

Husband’s plea to test child’s paternity refused: Delhi HC

Feb 3, 2024

On Wednesday, the Delhi HC rejected a plea by a man, who claimed that he is suffering from male infertility known as azoospermia. Due to this reason, he had sought blood samples from his wife as well as children so that he could

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