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In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court emphasized that the police cannot infringe upon a citizen’s freedom simply because they exposed corruption by a ruling party member. The court directed the immediate release of the detained individual and demanded CCTV footage from the police station on the arrest date. Justice Amrita Sinha expressed that … Read more
In a staunch rebuke of commercialism creeping into the legal field, the Madras High Court on Wednesday commanded the Bar Council of India (BCI) to clamp down on lawyers advertising their services online. This directive extends to State bar councils, urging them to take disciplinary action against any advocate promoting their practice through ads, messages, … Read more
In a landmark decision under the freshly minted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that Section 531 mandates the adjudication of pending appeals under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), not the BNSS. In a cheque-bounce case, Single-judge Justice Anoop Chitkara issued the ruling on July 2. The order … Read more
In a gripping courtroom drama, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday sent a stern message to trial courts, urging them to avoid long adjournments after the examination-in-chief of witnesses. This directive came amidst the appeal of a former police guard, Surender Singh, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder that … Read more
In a decisive move, the Uttar Pradesh government has established a three-member judicial commission to investigate the catastrophic stampede at Hathras, which resulted in over 120 fatalities. Leading the commission is Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastav (II), a former judge of the Allahabad High Court. He will be joined by IAS officer Hemant Rao and retired … Read more
In a sharp rebuke on Monday (July 1), the Supreme Court derided a baffling bail condition set by the Patna High Court, which mandated that the victim must act as the surety for the accused. This peculiar stipulation led to the accused languishing in jail for a year despite a bail order. The vacation bench, … Read more
In a move set to bolster its Middle Eastern footprint, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has welcomed Himanshu Chahar back into the fold at their Abu Dhabi office (CAM Middle East). Taking up the mantle of Director — Corporate Transactions, Chahar brings a wealth of experience, with a particular focus on Corporate and M&A law, honed over … Read more
In collaboration with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, and Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, the CAN Foundation proudly announces the 4th Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium on July 6th, 2024. This virtual symposium honors the life and contributions of the late Justice HR Khanna, a monumental figure in Indian judicial history. A Life of … Read more
Investment Insight Novo Holdings A/S has taken a strategic plunge into the burgeoning agricultural tech market by acquiring a minority stake in Agnext Technologies Private Limited. This maneuver is part of Agnext’s Series B investment round, marking a significant milestone in the agri-tech landscape. Legal Masterminds at Work Khaitan & Co spearheaded the legal advisory … Read more
In a bold move, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to get its act together and form dedicated legal teams to prevent the habitual tardiness in filing appeals. The Court’s directive aims to put an end to the State’s chronic delays, warning that treating these delays differently would set a perilous … Read more
