Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme, Citing Violation of Right to Information

Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme, Citing Violation of Right to Information

Feb 16, 2024

The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Association for Democratic Reforms & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors., has ruled that the anonymization of donor identities and contributions in the Electoral Bonds scheme is not sufficient to curb black money.

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SC holds that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers was not unconstitutional

SC holds that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers was not unconstitutional

Feb 12, 2024

On Monday, the SC dismissed the PIL which was filed whereby it was challenged that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers in various states has been violative of article 14. It was said by the court that the deputy chief ministers are

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Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment on Imparting Religious Education in Government-funded Madrasas

Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment on Imparting Religious Education in Government-funded Madrasas

Feb 12, 2024

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court recently reserved its judgment in a significant plea addressing the issue of imparting religious education in government-funded Madrasas or education boards. The matter, heard by a bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi,

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Legal Challenge: Plea Filed Against Internet Suspension and Border Closure Amid Farmers’ Protest

Legal Challenge: Plea Filed Against Internet Suspension and Border Closure Amid Farmers’ Protest

Feb 12, 2024

A recent development in the ongoing saga of farmers’ protests in India has seen a significant legal challenge emerge. Uday Pratap Singh, a resident of Panchkula and advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has filed a plea challenging the suspension of

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Navigating the Challenges of International Justice: Lessons from the ICJ Lecture at the Supreme Court of India

Navigating the Challenges of International Justice: Lessons from the ICJ Lecture at the Supreme Court of India

Feb 12, 2024

In a recent lecture at the Supreme Court of India, International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judge Hilary Charlesworth shed light on the intricate dynamics that shape the realm of international justice. Titled “The International Court of Justice: A legal forum in a political

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Suit Filed Against Zomato Over Misleading ‘Legends’ Campaign Claims

Suit Filed Against Zomato Over Misleading ‘Legends’ Campaign Claims

Feb 12, 2024

A Gurgaon resident has filed a class action suit against Zomato for misleading and false claims about its “Legends” campaign, which claims to deliver hot food from iconic restaurants in other cities. The plaintiff, Sourav Mall, alleges that the campaign is misleading and

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Employee List for Unvaccinated Staffs of a Company Not a Privacy Violation: Madras High Court

Employee List for Unvaccinated Staffs of a Company Not a Privacy Violation: Madras High Court

Feb 11, 2024

The Madras High Court has ruled that a company preparing a list of employees who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus will not amount to a violation of privacy and cannot be booked under the Information Technology (IT) Act. Justice N.

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LST INTERNSHIPS

LST INTERNSHIPS

Feb 10, 2024

Duration – March 2024 Mode – Offline Location – Delhi Interested candidates may send their curriculum vitae (CV) and statement of purpose (SOP) to shekharguptaandassociates@gmail.com. For further information click here. Mode – Hybrid Location – Delhi Stipend – Upto 10k Interested candidates can

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Supreme Court: Why are there no legal education institutions similar to judiciary academies for judges?

Supreme Court: Why are there no legal education institutions similar to judiciary academies for judges?

Feb 10, 2024

Issue: In India, there are no legal education institutions comparable to judicial academies for judges. This presents a challenge for the Supreme Court. Case facts: Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal of the Supreme Court bench pointed out shortcomings in the trial

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Delay in Trial, not a ground for bail in grave offenses under UAPA: Supreme Court

Delay in Trial, not a ground for bail in grave offenses under UAPA: Supreme Court

Feb 10, 2024

Background: – An appeal had been filed by Gurwinder Singh, who is alleged to be a member of a proscribed terrorist group which also includes Canada-based, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The bail had been sought by Singh, earlier from the special NIA court and

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