Legally Speaking

Plea Moved In Kerala High Court Challenges Appointment Of IAS Officer B Ashok As Agricultural University’s Vice Chancellor

18 Sep 2023 09:21 AM IST

The Kerala High Court in the case Dr Rejil T V The Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University observed and has issued the notice wherein the writ plea is moved questioning the qualifications of IAS officer Dr B Ashok who was being appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University, earlier

Jharkhand High Court Advocates’ Association Formally Launched ‘Swanidhi Kalyan Yojana’ For Financial Assistance To Lawyers In Need

18 Sep 2023 09:20 AM IST

The Jharkhand High Court Advocates Association in the ceremony held at the Advocate Hall and has extended the financial assistance to the families of three advocates. The esteemed dignitaries who are present at the event which includes Chief Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Justice S. Chandrashekhar, and the Justice Sujit Narayan

Delhi High Court Closed Delhi Minister Gopal Rai’s Plea After Centre Grants Political Clearance For Attending Columbia India Energy Dialogue

18 Sep 2023 09:19 AM IST

The Delhi High Court in the case Gopal Rai v. Union Of India was informed by the Union Government that the political clearance has been granted for the foreign visit of Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai for attending Columbia India Energy Dialogue in New York. The counsel, Solicitor General of

Orissa High Court Rejects Plea for Habeas Corpus in Missing Girl Case

16 Sep 2023 08:38 AM IST

The Orissa High Court has recently turned down a man’s plea to trace her daughter who went missing about a year ago from the Bidanasi area of Cuttack. Nimananda Biswal approached the high court, alleging that although a case was lodged in October last year, but the police didn’t take

Defamation Case: Delhi Court Grants Exemption to Wrestler Bajrang Punia

16 Sep 2023 08:38 AM IST

The Patiala House Court in Delhi has granted an exemption to Wrestler Bajrang Punia through his lawyer, allowing him to skip a summons in a defamation case. Punia, who is currently in Kyrgyzstan for the upcoming Asian Games and training sessions, was issued the summons. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal acknowledged

MHA Tells Delhi HC, Lawful Interception Data is Destroyed after Six Months

16 Sep 2023 08:37 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Delhi High Court that records related to lawful interception are highly classified documents, and minimal data is maintained for such classified information. This response comes in connection with a petition seeking disclosure of state-sponsored electronic surveillance information under the Right to

Pakistan Bar Council Invites Indian Lawyers for friendly Cricket Match

16 Sep 2023 08:36 AM IST

The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has extended an invitation to men’s and women’s cricket teams of lawyers from India for friendly matches to be held in Pakistan in October. These matches will be followed by reciprocal matches in India, as informed by Adish C Aggarwala, Chairman of the All-India Bar

UK HC Seeks State Response on Landholding Rights PIL for Jawahar Jyoti Damuvadunga Residents

16 Sep 2023 08:35 AM IST

The Uttarakhand High Court sought a response from the state government within four weeks on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking landholding rights for the residents of Jawahar Jyoti Damuvadunga area near Haldwani. Additionally, the court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Haldwani to be included as a party to

Grants Relief To 8 Civil Services Aspirants, Asks UPSC To Issue Admit Cards

16 Sep 2023 08:34 AM IST

The Supreme Court has recently come to the rescue of 8 civil services aspirants by directing the Union Public Service Commission to issue admit cards to them for the mains examination scheduled on September 15. However, the top court, made it clear that the interim relief permitting the aspirants to

Unauthorized Mosques: Delhi HC Asks Railway to Provide Land Records

15 Sep 2023 09:23 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the railways to provide records related to removal notices affixed to two mosques at Tilak Marg and Babar Road, citing them as “unauthorized” structures on railway land. Justice Prateek Jalan granted the administration additional time to respond to the petition filed by the Delhi

LMV License holder can Operate Transport Vehicle? SC Asks Center

15 Sep 2023 09:22 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central Government if a change in the law is needed regarding whether an individual holding a driving license for a light motor vehicle can legally operate a transport vehicle of a specific weight. A constitution bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along

Moser Baer Case: Bhatnagar Moves Delhi Court For Bail Plea, Hearing Tomorrow

15 Sep 2023 09:21 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday listed a bail plea moved by Nitin Bhatnagar for Thursday, a Maltese citizen arrested in connection with his alleged involvement in the offence of Money Laundering in a case of M/s Moser Baer India Ltd. and others. Bhatnagar was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate,