CJI Expresses Concern Over ‘Exodus Of Young Talent’ From Legal Practice
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, speaking at the 'Felicitation Function' organized by the Bar Council of India, shed a light on the growing trend of "The exodus of young talent from litigation practice'' and emphasised the need to ensure their financial security. CJI, expressed, "Today we are witnessing a concerning trend where bright young […]
CCI Imposes ₹213 Crore Penalty on Meta for Abusing Dominance
In a landmark decision, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a hefty penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta Platforms, Inc., for abusing its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy. The CCI found that the policy’s implementation violated competition laws by imposing unfair terms on users and leveraging WhatsApp's dominance in the OTT […]
CCI Imposes Rs. 213 Crore Penalty on Meta for Abusing Dominance
In a landmark decision, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a hefty penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta Platforms, Inc., for abusing its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy. The CCI found that the policy’s implementation violated competition laws by imposing unfair terms on users and leveraging WhatsApp's dominance in the OTT […]
SC Collegium Recommends J. Krishnakumar As CJ of Manipur HC
The Supreme Court of India Collegium, comprising Chief Justie of India Shri. Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B.R. Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant on 18/11/2024, has recommended the appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar, Judge of the Madras High Court, as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, effective upon the retirement of Justice Siddharth Mridul on 21/11/2024. […]
Bombay HC Introduces Additional Supplementary Cause List for Fresh Matters
In a move to improve judicial efficiency, the Bombay High Court has introduced a new system for handling freshly filed cases. Starting today, November 18, 2024, newly filed matters will be listed on a separate additional supplementary cause list. This change is outlined in Notice issued on November 13, 2024. Initially, this system will be […]
SC Halts Regular Hearings on Wednesdays & Thursdays
In a significant update following the appointment of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court of India has issued a new circular revising its hearing schedule. As per the latest directive, regular hearing matters will not be listed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, shifting the focus on these days to miscellaneous cases. According to the circular, […]
Bombay HC Issues Notice to Centre in Contempt Plea Filed by Adv.Aires Rodrigues
The Bombay High Court at Goa has issued a notice to the central government in response to a contempt petition filed by Advocate Aires Rodrigues. The petition accuses authorities of defying the court’s directive from July 25, 2024, which ordered the Ministry of Home Affairs to swiftly process and decide on Rodrigues' application for an […]
Justice B.R. Gavai Appointed As Executive Chairman Of NALSA
The Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu nominated Hon’ble Shri. Justice B.R. Gavai, a judge of the Supreme Court of India in line to become the Next Chief Justice of India, as Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) with effect from November 11, 2024, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of […]
Justice Surya Kant Appointed as Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
The Chief Justice of India has appointed Justice Surya Kant, the Supreme Court's second senior-most judge, as Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai, who held the position prior to his appointment as Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The Chief Justice of […]
KHCAA Raises Alarm Over Potential Judicial Ethics Violations in WhatsApp Network
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) has ignited serious debate over judicial ethics, calling for a formal investigation into a WhatsApp group known as the "Lawyers News Network," where Senior advocates, Advocates and sitting Judges of the High Court, sitting Judges of several Tribunals, Retired judges, sitting judges of the District Judiciary, government pleaders, […]