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The Supreme Court, in a high-stakes deliberation over the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) for Under-Graduate (UG) 2024, is wrestling with the consequences of a confirmed question paper leak. As the scandal unfolds, the three-judge bench—Dr. DY Chandrachud, CJI, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra JJ.—is poised to make a decision that could impact the futures of … Read more
In a recent move that has sent ripples through the legal community, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has declared a ban on the illegal solicitation of legal services by lawyers via online portals. This follows a ruling by the Madras High Court on July 3, 2024, which underscored the sanctity of the legal profession … Read more
In a stellar move for Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, the law firm proudly welcomes Siddharth Singh as a Partner in their Real Estate Practice. Stationed in Ahmedabad, Siddharth brings a wealth of over two decades of expertise in Real Estate and related legal fields. Previously helming his own practice, his experience spans advising clients across diverse … Read more
In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has affirmed that the term “State” under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 (PSA) indeed includes the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This decision came as a blow to arguments suggesting that post-2019, when J&K transitioned into a Union … Read more
In a striking move, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised alarms over the vanishing act of six million trees from farmlands across India, spotlighting Telangana and Maharashtra. This environmental whodunit sees the Tribunal demanding answers from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the forest departments of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Madhya … Read more
In an intriguing legal examination, the Kerala High Court is set to determine whether only Senior Advocates can appear without a vakalat or if any advocate can do so after filing a memo of appearance or making a declaration. Traditionally, litigants appoint lawyers through a vakalat, authorizing them to appear in court. Typically, only lawyers … Read more
In a decisive move, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has spotlighted two critical environmental issues: the declining Indian fish population in the Yamuna and the endangered dolphins of the Ganga. The tribunal, spearheaded by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, and expert Dr. A Senthil Vel, identified clear breaches of the … Read more
Tracking the shifting sands of judicial appointments, retirements, and Collegium recommendations for the Supreme Court and High Courts. June 2024: A Month of Judicial Shuffles As summer unfolded, so did a series of significant changes within the Indian judiciary. Despite the Supreme Court’s vacation starting on May 20, 2024, there was no shortage of activity … Read more
In a decisive move to expedite judicial processes, the Kerala High Court has decreed that all statutory appellate authorities must deliver their final verdicts within 30 days of concluding hearings. This directive, issued by Justice PV Kunhikrishnan on July 2, aims to ensure timely justice and prevent unnecessary delays. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasized that even constitutional … Read more
In a twist worthy of a courtroom drama, Delhi’s Saket District Court has slapped ‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ producer Rajkumar Santoshi with a bailable warrant. This legal curveball comes after co-producer Jhoolan Prasad Gupta filed a cheque dishonour case against him. Despite clear summons, Magistrate Aakash Sharma noted Santoshi’s conspicuous absence, calling it a … Read more
