Zurain Bukhari 
In a case concerning the misuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, a Srinagar court has convicted the accused, a government employee, for filing forged RTI applications under the names of various individuals. The judgment, delivered by the 2nd Additional Munsiff Judicial Magistrate, highlights the fraudulent use of the RTI process to harass government … Read more
This post in the conspectus provides a detailed overview of significant cases from various courts across India, focusing on what happened in each case and its implications. 1. Kush Kalra v. UoI And Anr. (Supreme Court): The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the gender-discriminatory provision in Section 64 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, … Read more
On July 3, 2024, the Madras High Court delivered a pivotal judgment mandating online platforms such as Quikr, Sulekha, and JustDial to discontinue unauthorized advertisements and solicitations of legal services. This significant ruling, handed down by Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan, underscores the importance of ethical boundaries within the legal profession and the problematic … Read more
The Court of Judge Small Causes in Srinagar has acquitted the accused, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, in a case involving the dishonor of cheques issued under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment, delivered by Judge Ms. Tabasum, found that the complainant, Mohammad Sidiq Beigh, failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt. The … Read more
Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), has formally requested Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra to discuss the newly proposed regulations on the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms into India before their official implementation. Bhasin’s letter follows the BCI’s recent announcement, reported by Bar & … Read more
In a significant ruling, the 4th Additional Sessions Judge in Srinagar upheld the maintenance and housing rights of a domestic violence victim. The judgment, delivered on June 24, 2024, disposed of two appeals concerning the same case, where the trial court had previously granted partial relief to the petitioner under the Protection of Women from … Read more
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced plans to implement new regulations to permit the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms, specifically from the United Kingdom, by the end of July. This decision was disclosed during a meeting held with the Law Society and the Bar Council of England and Wales at the … Read more
In a significant judgment by the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Srinagar, the court has acquitted Mst. Shahzada and Mohammed Rafiq Sofi of all charges related to the alleged murder of Mehraj-ud-Din Misser in 2012. The prosecution was unable to prove the allegations of conspiracy and murder beyond a reasonable doubt. Case Background: On … Read more
The legal profession, often romanticized for its rigor and prestige, harbors a less-discussed reality: the exploitation of junior lawyers. This issue came to the forefront with the Madras High Court’s recent ruling in the case of Farida Begam v. The Puducherry Government, dated June 3, 2024. The Court’s directive, emphasizing the need for a minimum … Read more
Title Decision Level 9 Biz Pvt. Ltd. v. Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority The Supreme Court held that the collusion between parties in the tender process amounted to an abuse of process of law. The impugned order permitting the execution of the project was quashed due to gross irregularities confirmed by an … Read more
