Senthil Balaji Pleads SC To Retract Observations: Fears Trial Court May Be Swayed
Former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji has approached the Supreme Court seeking the removal of certain remarks made in a previous judgment, citing concerns that they could adversely affect his right to a fair trial. In his application, Balaji has requested the Supreme Court to expunge specific observations made in its September 2022 verdict in […]
Discipline in Disarray: Bombay HC Demands DGP’s Oath on Law Enforcement Failures
In a striking rebuke to what it termed an “unconscionable and unpardonable” lapse in police procedure, the Bombay High Court bench of Justice A.S. Gadkari and Justice Rajesh Patil has directed the Director General of Police to personally explain on oath whether the provisions of law enacted by the Parliament of India are binding and […]
The ‘Motorcycle Bribe Deal’ Red Flagged : ‘ Wiretap’ Gets HC Nod
“The economic scale of the offence, in the opinion of this court, satisfies the threshold of “public safety’’ stated the Delhi High Court, finding merit in the Central Bureau Of Investigation’s (CBI) assertion that corruption poses a risk on the economic well being of the country and its people. The plea that sought the quashing […]
‘JSK’s Release Signals Justice For Janaki? : HC Breaks Deadlock
The Film "JSK: Janaki v. State of Kerala", has apparently cleared the legal hurdle and ongoing legal proceedings have reached a resolution going by the indication of Justice N. Nagaresh of Kerala High Court presiding over the matter.. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has expressed its willingness to certify the film, contingent upon […]
“Udaipur Files’’; Accused Seeks Stay: SC Says, “Let It Be Released’’
“ Udaipur Files’’ the film on Kanhaiya Lal Teli who was brutally murdered on June 28, 2022 inside his Udaipur shop by two assailants, is all set to release on July 11th. A plea by one of the accused in the murder case to stay the film's release, on grounds that its contents could adversely […]
More Advocates Walk Away From Judgeship: CJI’s ‘Transparency’ And’ Merit’ Meets Political Roadblock?
When Justice BR Gavai, assumed his role as Chief Justice Of India (CJI), last month, it was learnt that he had firmly communicated to the Central government that it cannot selectively pick names from those recommended by the Collegium. This statement highlighted a growing concern he shares with others in the collegium about how judicial […]
Lawyer’s Legal Fraud Busted : BCMG Revokes License
In a significant disciplinary action, the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) has suspended Advocate Ranjeeta Vengurlekar from legal practice for a period of two years after finding her guilty of charging a fake court fee of ₹80,000 from a client. Alongside the suspension, the Council has also ordered her to pay ₹25,000 in […]
Operation Sindoor Fallout: Celebi’s Flight Grounded by HC
Türkiye’s alignment with Pakistan and its remarks on Operation Sindoor cost ‘Celebi’( a Türkiye based airport services provider), revocation of its security clearance by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS), in the interest of national security. The plea challenging the said order by BCAS,was rejected by Justice Sachin Datta of the Delhi High Court. Background: […]
Women Lawyers Out of Posh Protection; ‘ Rely On Advocates Act’ : HC
Provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women in workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) 2013 (POSH) Act will not apply to complaints initiated by female advocate members of the Bar Council of India (BCI) or the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) against other Advocates in the absence of an ”employee-employer” relationship between them, ruled the […]
25 Years Not Up Yet; Abu Salem Will Continue To Be Locked In : HC
Gangster Abu Salem, convicted and incarcerated for numerous cases including the Bombay blast case of 1993, was denied interim relief by the Bombay High Court, on grounds that he has not completed his jail term of 25 years as mandated by the Supreme Court’s decision of 2022. Differing with Salem’s assertion that he had completed […]