Theocratic Judges Who Find Source Of Law In Religion Than Constitution Have Sharply Increased: Dr Mohan Gopal

Renowned legal academician Dr Mohan Gopal delivered a speech at a seminar organized by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) on "Executive Interference in Judicial Appointments." In his speech, Dr. Gopal raised concerns about the appointment of judges with political bias . He urged the collegium to protect the institution by consciously appointing judges committed to...

Present Model Of Appointing Judges Is Near Perfect : Former CJI UU Lalit Defends Collegium System

Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit opined that there is no better system available at present to appoint judges than the existing collegium system. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR), the former Chief Justice of India elaborated on the different levels of scrutiny and consultations which are undertaken in the process...

Shiv Sena Rift : Why Election Commission Allowed Eknath Shinde To Retain Official Name & Symbol? Read Reasons

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognised Eknath Shinde group as official "Shiv Sena", allowing them to use the official "Bow & Arrow" symbol and "Shiv Sena" name. The Uddhav Thackeray faction has been allowed to use the name "Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)" and the symbol of "flaming torch" for the upcoming bye-elections in Maharashtra assembly. The ECI stated that...

Adani-Hindenburg | 'We Can't Start With Presumption Of Regulatory Failure' : Supreme Court To Constitute Expert Committee

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will pass orders to constitute an expert committee to review the regulatory mechanism in the light of the Adani-Hindenburg issue.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala however refused to accept the names proposed by the Central Government in a sealed cover for inclusion in the proposed...

'How Can CBI Investigate MLA Poaching Case When Allegations Are Against BJP? Centre Controls CBI’: Telangana Police To Supreme Court

On Friday, the Telangana Police assailed the transfer of the investigation of the case pertaining to the alleged attempt to poach BRS MLAs to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Senior Advocate, Mr. Dushyant Dave appearing for the State Police told the Supreme Court that the allegations are against the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and hence transferring the matter to...

NEET : Telangana High Court Refuses To Entertain Request To Postpone NEET-PG, NEET-MDS Exams; Allows Students To Give Representation

The Telangana High Court has refused to entertain a request to postpone the NEET PG and NEET MDS exams, which are scheduled in the first week of March, by 3 months. The Court noted that the dates for the exams were finalised six months ago and they are to be conducted on an all India basis. Hence, the Court opined that postponement of the exams may not be feasible. However, the Court...

CJAR & LiveLaw Seminar On Judicial Appointments And Reforms- TOMORROW AT 10 AM

18th February 2023, 10a.m.-5p.m. India Society of International Law, New Delhi Organized by: Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms Media Partner: Livelaw AGENDA 10-10:15a.m. - TEA 10:15-10:30a.m.- Introduction: Mr. Prashant Bhushan, Advocate & Convenor, Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reform (CJAR) SESSION 1: EXECUTIVE INTERFERENCE...

Kantara Plagiarism Row: Kerala High Court Stays FIR Against Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran

The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the FIR filed against Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran by Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd in connection with the alleged copyright infringement of the song "Varaharoopam" from Kannada movie “Kantara”.The court observed that as a mere distributor of the film in Kerala, the actor was “unnecessarily being dragged into” and that...

Supreme Court Directs IRDAI To Consider If Personal Accident Cover Can Include Persons Other Than Owner

The Supreme Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India to consider whether claims by family members, friends, or such persons other than the registered owner driving or riding borrowed vehicles, could be the beneficiaries of personal accident cover, where the accidents could not be attributed to other ‘offending’ vehicles or the drivers’ own...

Police Cannot Insist On 'Politically Neutral' Colour Decorations For Temple Festivals: Kerala High Court

"A worshipper or devotee also has no legal right to insist that saffron/orange coloured decorative materials alone are used for festivals in a temple under the management of the Travancore Devaswom Board".

No Enrollment Fee Above Rs 750 Rs : Kerala High Court To Bar Council In Interim Order

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order holding that the Bar Council is not entitled to collect an enrolment fee of more than Rs.750/- prescribed under law, while enrolling prospective advocates.Justice Shaji P Chaly passed the said order in view of the decision of the High Court in Koshy T. v. Bar Council of Kerala, Ernakulam and Another (2017 KHC 553) which had held...

What Is A 'Living Will' & Supreme Court's New Order On Passive Euthanasia Procedure? [VIDEO]

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