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
Bombay HC overlooks the outcry over the age of the accused in the Pune Porsche accident case
The Bombay HC chose to ignore the public outcry regarding the age of the accused in the Pune Porsche accident case and instead focused on the actions that led to the incident. The court emphasized the assessment of the individual’s behavior and state
Supreme Court Showdown Looms as Mumbai College Students Challenge Hijab Ban Ruling
Nine Muslim students from a Mumbai college have filed a plea against the ban on hijabs, veils, stoles, and caps on the premises. The Bombay High Court rejected the plea, stating that the dress code as prescribed cannot be held to violate the
Government Imposes Restrictions on Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Citing ‘Secessionist Ideology’ and Legal Issues
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association in Srinagar has been imposed with restrictions under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) due to its alleged “secessionist ideology.” The district magistrate, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, stated that the restrictions were imposed because
West Bengal Bar Council declares 1st July as a ‘black day’ against the implementation of new criminal laws
The West Bengal Bar Council has declared that 1st July will be a black day as a protest against the new criminal laws which are to be implemented from the 1st of July 2024. The members of the Bar Council have unanimously resolved
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.
