Supreme Court Seeks BCI’s Response on Online Advertisements for Lawyers
The Supreme Court of India, on August 14, 2024, requested the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) response regarding the permissibility of online portals publishing advertisements for advocates. The request arose during a hearing of a petition by JustDial, an online directory service, challenging
Compensation for Business Closure is Taxable: Kerala HC
Lately, the Kerala High Court made a decision that is likely to affect many business entities seeking exemption from taxation for amounts received for the purpose of winding up a business entity. In this decision, the law becomes more certain in a realm
Madras HC quashed the bar association’s order restraining the lawyer from appearing before any court
The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C Kumarappan observed that the right to practice law is a fundamental right that cannot be barred from bar association by suspension. Continuously, added advocate should maintain a cordial relationship with the members of the
Calcutta High Court Criticizes State for Appointing Dr. Sandip Ghosh to New Post Amid Outrage Over Victim-Blaming Allegations
The Calcutta High Court has criticized the State’s decision to reward Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, with a new post hours after he resigned amid allegations that he engaged in victim-blaming of the 31-year-old junior doctor found
Kerala HC dismissed the plea against disclosure of the Hema committee report
Justice VG Arun dismissed the plea filed by Malayalam film producer Sajimon Parayil, saying the publication of the report could adversely affect the film industry. The Justice K Hema Committee, set up in 2017 and the report was submitted in 2019. Lesly John,
Supreme Court Upholds Bail as Norm, Even in UAPA Cases
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has reaffirmed the innate principle that the ‘right to be let off on bail’ is much more cherished than the ‘right to remain in custody’ especially under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Court recently
Koli fishing community moves to the Bombay HC
The Koli fishing community has moved to the Bombay HC for compensation for the loss caused to them by the Mumbai Trans Harbour link, also known as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Setu. Mari Aai Machimar Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit had filed the petition,
Urgent Measures Needed: Rising Elephant Mortality Linked to Habitat Loss and Disease
A recent report on elephant population estimates from four reserves in the state reveals concerning trends. It shows that young elephants, particularly those under 10 years old, face a high mortality rate of around 40%. This alarming increase in calf deaths is linked
Gram Panchayat bars UP migrant labourers from residing in village: Punjab and Haryana high court seeks for state response
Recently, Punjab and Haryana high court sought state’s response on alleged panchayat resolution barring migrant labourers from UP to reside in a village named Mundho Sangtian. As per the live law report, The court was hearing a PIL filed by Advocate Vaibhav Vats
Kerala High Court Warns Against Overreach in Defamation Cases Against Media, Emphasizes Press Freedom
The Kerala High Court has directed the judicial officers of the district judiciary to exercise caution when considering allegations of defamation against newspapers and media personnel. Justice A. Badharudeen emphasized that unwanted legal prosecutions under Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC would
