'Unpardonable': Bombay Bar Association Condemns Attack On CJI Gavai

The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) on Tuesday expressed its "deep shock" and unequivocally condemned the attack on the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai.An advocate named Rakesh Kishore had tried to hurl an object on CJI Gavai on Monday morning over the judge's recent comments in a matter related to Lord Vishnu's idol. "Such reprehensible and unpardonable conduct is wholly unbecoming of...

Delhi High Court Concludes 90 Days Special Mediation Drive, 4316 Matters Settled

The Delhi High Court has successfully concluded the 90 days Special Mediation Drive, “Mediation For the Nation”, organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The mediation drive was conducted from July 01 to September 30. It was organized in association with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) under the guidance of Chief Justice of India, Justice BR...

Karnataka State Bar Council Issues Notice To 8 Lawyers For Not Removing Social Media Content Aimed At 'Soliciting Work'

The Karnataka State Bar Council recently issued show cause notices to eight advocates for not removing videos and content posted on social media allegedly aimed at giving unsolicited legal advice and soliciting work. The notice sent to the advocates through WhatsApp states, “You are hereby called upon to show cause within Fifteen ( 15) days of receipt of this notice'as to why...

Odisha State Bar Council Member Advocate Pitabash Panda Shot Dead

In a shocking development, an experienced lawyer as well as a senior member of the Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC), Advocate Pitabash Panda was shot dead on Monday (October 06). The unfortunate incident took place when Panda was standing by a road near his house at around 10 PM.Reportedly, two miscreants fired at him from a close range causing fatal injuries. Though he was immediately rushed...

'Undermines Majesty Of Judiciary': Tamil Nadu Advocates' Association Condemns Attack On CJI Gavai, Calls For Strict Action Against Lawyer

The Tamil Nadu Advocates' Association has condemned the recent attack on Chief Justice of India B.R Gavai. The letter issued by the association said that the "disrespectful act" against the CJI was a brazen attempt to degrade the majesty of the judicial institution. It states that the act has deeply affected the members of the Bar, and the said incident is a clear case of aggression...

'Mediation For The Nation' Campaign Resolves 194 Cases At Punjab And Haryana High Court, Some Over 20 Years Old

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India, successfully conducted the "Mediation for the Nation" campaign across India for 90 days. Under the esteemed guidance of Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairman, NALSA & MCPC— Justice Suryakant, the campaign aimed to promote...

CCI Dismisses Abuse Of Dominance Complaint Against Google Over Play Store Ban

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday dismissed a complaint filed by Liberty Infospace Pvt. Ltd. against Google, ruling that the tech giant did not abuse its dominant position by terminating the company's developer account on the Google Play Store.The Commission found no prima facie violation under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002, and closed the case without directing...

Delhi High Court Bar Association Adopts Village Kamirpura, District Ajnala, Punjab, To Rehabilitate Flood Victims

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has officially adopted the community of Mirpura Village, falling under the Gram Panchayat of Chak Bala/Kamirpura in the Ajnala region of Punjab, as part of a major initiative to rehabilitate victims severely impacted by the recent floods. The relief effort, led by DHCBA President N. Hariharan, has seen generous contributions from...

NBDSA Pulls Up Zee News & Times Now Navbharat Over Broadcasts On 'Mehendi Jihad' And 'Love Jihad'

The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), headed by Justice (Retd.) A.K. Sikri, has admonished Zee News for its programs on “Mehendi Jihad” and directed the removal of the videos from social media platforms, after finding them violative of the Code of Ethics.In a separate order, the NBDSA found fault with Times Now Navbharat for using certain provocative tickers...

Drishti IAS Penalised With Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading UPSC Result Advertisement

CCPA Imposes ₹5 Lakh Penalty On Drishti IAS For Misleading UPSC Result AdvertisementThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) for publishing misleading advertisements about the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.In its advertisement, Drishti IAS prominently claimed “216+ selections...

PVR Inox's VPF Charge On Filmmakers Prima Facie Violates Competition Act : CCI Orders Probe

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on September 30 ordered an investigation against multiplex giant PVR Inox for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the film exhibition business by continuing to charge a Virtual Print Fee (VPF) from film producers. The probe was initiated following a complaint filed by The Film and Television Producers' Guild of India, which represents over 170...

BMW Accident: Delhi Court Grants Bail To Accused, Notes CCTV Shows Loss Of Control Not Deliberate Ramming

A Delhi Court has granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the BMW accident case, observing that the CCTV footage weakened the Delhi Police's theory of “culpable homicide anchored in delayed care.”Kaur was accused of driving the BMW car which rammed into a two wheeler being ridden by one Navjot Singh and his wife. While the 52-year-old government employee died in the accident, his wife...