NCDRC asks IRDA to issue new guidelines on the conduct and responsibilities of Insurance Agents

NCDRC asks IRDA to issue new guidelines on the conduct and responsibilities of Insurance Agents

Jun 11, 2022

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on Wednesday has asked the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) to issue new and fresh guidelines on the functioning of Insurance Agents regarding complete disclosures of medical conditions of customers and the consequences

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Newspapers agencies do not perform a public function; not subject to writ jurisdiction under Article 226: Delhi High Court

Newspapers agencies do not perform a public function; not subject to writ jurisdiction under Article 226: Delhi High Court

Jun 11, 2022

The single-judge bench with Justice Yashwant Varma, while hearing the plea filed by one Prakash Singh against the racial discrimination by a French news agency, stated that a newspaper or a press agency that even though has been established under an act of the

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Karnataka High Court questions State government over-issuance of permanent license: Mosque Loudspeaker Row

Karnataka High Court questions State government over-issuance of permanent license: Mosque Loudspeaker Row

Jun 11, 2022

A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Ashok S Kinagi while hearing the case of Rakesh P v. the State of Karnataka orally asked the state government under what provisions did it issue permanent licenses to a total of

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Bar Council of India’s Law University to be inaugurated in Goa today

Bar Council of India’s Law University to be inaugurated in Goa today

Jun 9, 2022

As an intiative by BCI, Supreme court judges and CM of Goa will be inaugurating India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER) in Goa today.  The education curriculum includes research courses, undergraduation and post graduation with certain essential plans such as;

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Delhi Court passes order against Delhi CM, Deputy CM in Assault Case

Delhi Court passes order against Delhi CM, Deputy CM in Assault Case

Jun 9, 2022

No infirmity, illegality or perversity or impropriety” – Special court of Delhi passed order against CM Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and ors in case of assault An FIR registered by Prakash for assaulting and intentionally causing hurt, compelling to follow unlawful

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1,721 law schools in India; more than twice as many private law colleges as government Law colleges

1,721 law schools in India; more than twice as many private law colleges as government Law colleges

Mar 29, 2022

Written by Shaurya Mahajan Today, the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju revealed in Parliament that a total of 1,721 law colleges and universities are currently operating in the country.  CPI(M) Member of Parliament from the Nagapattinam constituency M Selvaraj had asked a question regarding

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ADMISIBILITY OF EXPERT EVIDENCE IN THE COURT OF LAW

ADMISIBILITY OF EXPERT EVIDENCE IN THE COURT OF LAW

Jan 28, 2022

Written By – Rajat Shandilya The provisions related to the admissibility of expert evidence in court are dealt under section 45 to 51 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872. In order to understand the admissibility of expert evidence in court we first need

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What Are The Rights Of Foreigners With Respect To Visa Restrictions?

What Are The Rights Of Foreigners With Respect To Visa Restrictions?

Jan 25, 2022

Written By – Rajnish The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider issues related to rights of foreigners in the matter of Tablighi Jamaat case. Wherein through the notification issued by Home Ministry, Government of India in year 2020 some foreign nationals were

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Consent Of Accused Not Required To Obtain Voice Sample; No Violation of Fundamental Rights: Kerala HC

Consent Of Accused Not Required To Obtain Voice Sample; No Violation of Fundamental Rights: Kerala HC

Jan 18, 2022

Written By – Aishwarya Justice R. Narayana Pisharadi (Mahesh Lal N.Y v. State of Kerala) dismissed a petition alleging that the accused was not given an opportunity of being heard before being directed to produce his voice sample, and held that the accused

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[Virtual Hearings] May have to ban lawyers appearing through mobile phones: CJI NV Ramana

[Virtual Hearings] May have to ban lawyers appearing through mobile phones: CJI NV Ramana

Jan 17, 2022

Written By – Dakshita Dubey Recently in a virtual hearing set up the Supreme Court bench, comprising of CJI NV Ramanna, expressed their frustration on lawyers attending Court Proceedings through their mobile phones, which makes them prone to network glitches and wastes time

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