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 […]
“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 […]
Remembering Iyer : CJI Revisits ‘The Iyer Doctrine’
The 11th Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture in Kochi, had the Chief Justice Of India (CJI), Justice BR Gavai stressing on the principle of the forgotten principle, “bail is the rule, jail is the exception”, a groundbreaking concept initiated by the legendary Supreme Court Judge, late Justice VR Krishna Iyer. The event was held […]
Never An Act Of Defiance, But Driven By Necessity : Ex-CJI Defends Bungalow Overstay
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has clarified that there was no deliberate delay on his part in vacating the official Chief Justice residence at 5, Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi. The clarification comes in the wake of media reports that the former CJI, continues to occupy the designated residence allocated for […]
Disillusioned Advocate Majumdar Declines Judgeship: Centre’s Delay The Cause?
Expressing frustration at the Central government for dragging its feet for over a year on appointments of judges to High Courts especially after their approval by the Supreme Court collegium, Advocate Shwetasree Majumdar, has officially withdrawn her consent for appointment as a judge of the Delhi High Court The advocate however refrained from sharing any […]
Cash Scandal Fallout ; CJI- Led Collegium To Make ‘Judge Appointments’ Tougher
Judicial appointments have become a hotbed of controversy in recent times, notably since Justice Yashwant Verma “unaccounted for cash in the residence scandal’’ broke out. In a bid to resolve the issue, the selection process of appointment of judges will now come under growing scrutiny, becoming more stringent, rigorous and transparent. The process of selection […]
Rs. 2 Crore And Free Medical Treatment Brings HDFC CEO To His Knees: SC To Decide?
The Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank, Sashidhar Jagdishan, has taken his case to the Supreme Court, with a plea to get a First Information Report (FIR) filed by Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust against him dismissed . The FIR lodged by the Bandra Police Station in Mumbai, outlines serious charges against Jagdishan under multiple […]
Your LL.M Degree May Be Fake: BCI Busts Racket
Several universities and institutions have been launching LL.M. programmes under names like “Executive LL.M.”, “LL.M.(Professional)”, “Online LL.M.”, or even “M.Sc in Law”.The growing trend of such unregulated legal education has caused consternation among members of the Bar Council Of India (BCI), prompting the body to caution the public and institutions against offering or enrolling in […]