High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Recognizes Kashmir Advocates’ Association Amidst Controversy with JKHCBA
Issue: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted recognition to the Kashmir Advocates’ Association (KAA) under Section 58 of the Advocates Act, 1961, following a recommendation from the Full Court on June 8, 2024. This recognition comes at a
Allegations on ministers, black magic on the president of Maldives
On 23rd June, the Maldives police arrested two ministers, Fathima Shamnaz and Adam Rameez, along with two other individuals were arrested allegedly for performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem, the state minister for the environment ministry, and Adam
Sierra Leone Passes Comprehensive Bill Against Child Marriage
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved The Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, which aims to enforce penalties on offenders, protect victim’s rights, and ensure access to education and support services for young girls affected by child marriage. The bill is a harmonisation of
Madras HC dismisses the petition seeking reduction in AIBE fees: says fees of “Rs. 3,500 cannot be said to be high”
Madras high court recently dismissed the petition seeking reduction in the fees of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI), on the grounds that there are no statutory provisions prescribing or regulating such fees. Chief Justice R Mahadevan
Karnataka High Court Clarifies: Anti-Trafficking Law Targets Exploiters, Not Victims
Issue: The Karnataka High Court recently clarified the scope of India’s anti-trafficking law, emphasizing that the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) does not criminalize sex workers or victims of trafficking forced into prostitution. Rule: Justice M Nagaprasanna, in a ruling dated June 10,
Bihar High Court Strikes Down 65% Reservation Law: Legal Principles and Implications
Issue: The Patna High Court recently nullified laws enacted by the Bihar Legislative Assembly that provided 65% reservations in public employment and educational admissions for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The court argued that this exceeds the 50% reservation limit, violating constitutional equality principles.
The Telecommunications Act of 2023 will go into partial effect on June 26
What is included in the Telecommunications Act of 2023’s partial enforcement? The Telecommunications Act of 2023 will have its main provisions activated as of June 26, 2024, according to a statement released by the Central government. With this action, India’s regulatory structure for
Kerala High Court Upholds Gift Deed, Grants Applicant Property Rights
Justice K. Babu’s bench addressed an appeal in a property declaration suit. The applicant claimed her mother, Kunhimatha, gifted the property to her. The accused, Kunhimatha’s grandson, claimed she did not accept the gift, leading to the cancellation of the gift deed. The
In civil trials, a spouse can testify on behalf of the other spouse: Kerala HC
Issue:- The court was dealing with the application of a woman, whereby her civil suit was pending before the court. During this, she had requested for permission to be granted so that her husband could testify and adduce evidence on her behalf. The
Arbitration Bar of India and Indian Arbitration Forum Oppose New Government Guidelines on Dispute Resolution
The Arbitration Bar of India (ABI) and the Indian Arbitration Forum (IAF) have expressed significant concerns regarding a recent office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, titled “Guidelines for Arbitration and Mediation in Contracts for Domestic Public Procurement.” This memorandum, released by
