1 year, 2 months ago

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Issuance Of Directions For Effective Implementation Of New Criminal Laws In Cases Where Trial Yet To Commence

Live Law

A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking the issuance of practice directions regarding the three new criminal laws in relation to cases where the cause of action dates back to before the passing of the new laws and no petition, application or trial had been commenced.The plea A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking the issuance of practice directions regarding the three new criminal laws in relation to cases where the cause of action dates back to before the passing of the new laws and no petition, application or trial had been commenced. The plea It The new criminal laws received President Droupadi Murmu's assent last month on December 25. Recently, a lawyer filed a public interest litigation before the Supreme Court challenging the three new criminal laws. It seeks a stay on the implementation of the three new criminal laws, as well as a direction for the immediate constitution of an expert committee, under the chairmanship of a former judge of the Supreme Court, to examine the viability of the laws.

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – February 2025

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Supreme Court: S.156 CrPC v S.175 BNSS | BNSS Mandates Magistrate To Hear Police Officer On Refusal To Register FIR, Ensures Reasoned Order: Supreme Court Case Title: OM PRAKASH AMBADKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. Kerala High Court: S.187 BNSS | Default Bail Can Be Granted After 60 Days For Offence Punishable With Imprisonment Which May Extend To …

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – January 2025

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Supreme Court: Plea In Supreme Court Challenges BSA's Electronic Evidence & Confession Provisions And BNS Sections Case Title: Vinod Kumar Boinapally Versus Union Of India And Ors., W.P. S.187 BNSS | Supreme Court Affirms HC Judgment That Police Custody Must Be Within First 40 Days For Offences Punishable Upto 10 Yrs Imprisonment Case : Hyder Ali v.State of Karnataka The …

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Annual Digest 2024

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Supreme Court: Jail Superintendents Should Make Special Efforts To Identify Women Prisoners Eligible For Release U/s. However, the wording of section 531 of the BNSS is amenable to a possible interpretation that if an appeal is pending before the coming into force of the BNSS, only then would such appeal be continued under the Cr.P.C.” BNSS Heralds A 'Transformative Era' …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Master Course On BNSS And BNS By Justice Abraham Mathew And Vishalakshi With Upto 60% Discount Now

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Introduction: In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On 11th August 2023, three bills titled Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, seeking to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Haryana to implement three new criminal laws by February 28: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur

The Hindu

Haryana is likely to become the first among States and second after the union territory of Chandigarh to implement the three new criminal laws in entirety by February 28, according to State Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur. Mr. Kapur told The Hindu that the new laws define timeline for courts to dispose of trial proceedings and it might be …

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Upto 60% Discount For Master Course On Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) By Justice Abraham Mathew And Vishalakshi

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Now Judicial Aspirants, Lawyers And Law Students And Others Can Enrol For Individual And Combo Subjects From LiveLaw Academy's 'Judicial Service Examination Preparation Course' Introduction:In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On 11th August 2023, three bills titled Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

Live Law

As 2025 begins, Live Law summarizes important decisions on the Code of Criminal Procedure of the past year. S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court Case Title: SHANKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS., Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 345 The Supreme Court held that to summon a person …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

New criminal laws, migrant issues topped MHA's 2024 reform roster; census remained 'overlooked'

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Replacing the century-old criminal laws with a new set of legislations for introducing a modern and technology-driven criminal justice system, rolling out the controversial Citizenship Act and fire-fighting to check unabated violence in Manipur kept the Union home ministry busy in 2024. The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the …

3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

3 months, 1 week ago

Justice Lakshman Highlights Ease of Evidence Recording Under New Criminal Laws

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Justice K. Lakshman, judge of the Telangana High Court, said that recording of evidence and serving of summons had become easy through the new criminal laws. Justice Lakshman was speaking at the concluding session of the two-day seminar, ‘New criminal laws’, under the aegis of the Metropolitan Criminal Courts Bar Association here. The three new criminal laws include Bharatiya …

3 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad: Bar Association Chief Highlights Benefits of New Criminal Laws

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Rajavardhan Reddy, president of the Metropolitan Criminal Courts Bar Association, said that the new criminal laws, which replaced British-era legislation, were quite useful to the society, public litigants, advocates and courts. He encouraged advocates to get acquainted and adapt the new practices, particularly while handling electronic evidence and understanding enhanced punishments thereof. Gracing the occasion were Justice Sujoy Paul, …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

New laws will ensure faster justice, says Chandigarh DGP

Hindustan Times

Director general of police Surender Singh Yadav has said that the newly implemented laws in Chandigarh will expedite the judicial process, ensuring quicker justice to people. Director general of police Surender Singh Yadav addressing the media regarding the implementation of three new criminal laws at Punjab Engineering College in Sector 12 on Thursday. The new system also enables SHOs and …

PM Modi Dedicates Implementation Of New Criminal Laws To Nation From Chandigarh: WATCH

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Dedicates Implementation Of New Criminal Laws To Nation From Chandigarh: WATCH

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah watched the practical application of three laws in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam— replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively on July 1. VIDEO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal laws replaced colonial-era laws that revolved around ‘penal mindset’: PM Modi in Chandigarh

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the country signifies the end of colonial-era laws, even as for decades after attaining independence the laws, unfortunately, continued to revolve around the “penal mindset”. Mr. Modi was addressing a gathering at an event ‘Secure Society, Developed India- From Punishment to Justice’ held in …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi to dedicate implementation of criminal laws to nation today

Deccan Chronicle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three transformative new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam in Chandigarh on Tuesday.PM Modi took to X and said that it is a matter of "immense joy" that these laws are coming into effect when the nation is marking …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea By BJP MPs Seeking Implementation Of Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY Scheme

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a PIL filed by seven BJP MPs from the national capital seeking implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme here.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora sought response of the Delhi Government, Delhi LG and the Union Government. The Delhi High Court …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 10 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions every CLAT aspirant should know

India Today

Three new criminal laws came into effect this July, marking a significant shift in India's criminal justice system. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the outdated colonial-era laws-the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. LIST OF NEW CRIMES …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

DNLU Jabalpur: Bootcamp On Criminal Law Reform [23rd And 24th December]

Live Law

Centre for Criminal Justice administration and research and the Centre for legislative research and reforms is hosting a Bootcamp on Criminal Law Reform on 23rd and 24th December 2024 at the DNLU campus. The bootcamp will cover significant legislative changes, new procedural mechanisms, and the introduction of modern legal concepts in India's criminal law system. Dharmashastra National Law University's Centre …

4 months, 1 week ago

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest– October 2024

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Allahabad High Court: IO Can't Be Forced To Get Statement Of A Particular Witness Recorded U/S 183 BNSS: Allahabad High Court Case title - Kajal And Another vs. State Of U.P. Kerala High Court: S. 250 BNSS | Court Has Discretion To Consider Discharge Plea Even After Prescribed Limit Of 60 Days: Kerala High Court Case Title: Sajith v State …

6 months, 1 week ago

Whether All Criminal Pleas Filed After 1st July 2024 Will Be Governed By BNSS? Punjab & Haryana High Court Refers Issue To Larger Bench

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has referred the issue of applicability of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to a larger bench.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar disagreed with the opinion in Axxx v. UT Chandigarh where Justice Sumeet Goel had held that if a FIR is lodged under IPC but the application or petition in relation to it is filed …

7 months ago

New criminal laws have reformed the justice system: PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated that his government abolished archaic laws that sent people behind bars over trivial issues and then changed it to provide “Nagrik ko Nyaya”. The 3 new criminal laws are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. In his Independence Day speech to the nation from the ramparts of Red …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Reviews New NDA Criminal Laws, Plans New High Court

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is examining the three new criminal laws brought in by the NDA government at the Centre recently, Minister for Legislative Affairs D Sridhar Babu said in the Assembly on Friday that the Law department is examining it. Whether it is civil liberties, freedom of expression and several issues Our Law department is examining as to how …

8 months ago

High Court's notice to Centre on DMK plea opposing three new criminal laws

India Today

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered issuing notice to the Centre over a plea by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to declare as ultra vires and unconstitutional, the three new criminal laws brought in by the Union government. The three laws-- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have come into effect from July 1. A …

8 months ago

DMK leader R.S. Bharathi moves Madras High Court challenging three new criminal laws

The Hindu

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam organising secretary R.S. Bharathi has filed three public interest litigation petitions in the Madras High Court with a plea to declare as unconstitutional the three new laws which have replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code and Indian Evidence Act with effect from July 1 this year. India’s new criminal codes: The Hindu’s detailed coverage …

8 months ago

DMK moves Madras HC against three new criminal laws introduced by the Centre

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The DMK on Friday approached the Madras High Court to declare as ultra vires and unconstitutional, the three new criminal laws brought in by the Union government. The three laws-- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have come into effect from July 1. A division bench comprising Justices S S Sundar and N Senthil …

8 months ago

Mention of IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to be read as reference to new criminal laws: Govt

India TV News

New criminal laws: The Central government said that any mention of the now-replaced IPC, CrPC, or Evidence Act in any statute, ordinance, regulation, or notification will be read as a reference to the new criminal justice laws, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, respectively. Law Ministry notification “In pursuance of Section 8 of the General …

8 months, 1 week ago

India’s Criminal Law Overhaul 2024: What You Need to Know About the BNS, BNSS, and BSA Acts Replacing IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act

The Hindu

Published : Jul 12, 2024 19:55 IST - 1 MIN READ The Centre has implemented new criminal laws effective July 1, 2024. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. Also, the new laws have effectively reintroduced provisions similar to the …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks CBI’s response to Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea; next hearing on July 17

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court on Friday sought the Central Bureau of Investigation ’s response within a week to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for bail in the scrapped excise policy case and fixed July 17 as the next date for hearing in the matter. Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal A bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna initially agreed …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu lawyers to boycott High Court to protest against new criminal laws

India Today

The Madras High Court Advocates Association have announced that they will boycott the court proceedings on July 8 to express their opposition to the three new criminal laws. The new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act, replacing the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, came into …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Plea challenges Hindi names for 3 criminal laws, HC seeks govt reply

Hindustan Times

The Madras high court on Wednesday sought the Union government’s response to a petition challenging the Hindi names of the three new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1. The three new laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal law in force: In Uttar Pradesh, first FIR under BNS lodged in Amroha

Hindustan Times

As three new criminal laws replaced the colonial era Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act, the first FIR under Section 106 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for causing death due to negligence was lodged at Rehra police station of Amroha in Uttar Pradesh. “We had been provided proper training about the three new laws that came …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 20 FIRs registered in Delhi under new criminal law

The Hindu

The Delhi police registered over 20 FIRs under various sections, including those pertaining to attempt to murder, theft, and encroachment of public space, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Monday. Three new criminal laws — BNS, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — came into effect on Monday, replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana’s first BNS case registered at Dehlon police station

Hindustan Times

The Ludhiana police commissionerate’s first FIR under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered at Dehlon police station at 7.35 pm, Monday. Starting July 1, India has replaced its colonial-era criminal laws with a set of three new penal laws The FIR has been registered under Sections 303, 304 and 317 against Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi street vendor booked in first FIR under new criminal code the day it takes effect – Firstpost

Firstpost

The first case was filed under Section 285 of the new criminal code for obstructing a foot over bridge at New Delhi Railway Station and conducting sales The first FIR under the new criminal code was registered in New Delhi on Monday, the same day it came into force. First case filed under new criminal laws The first case was …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

First case under new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita lodged in Delhi against street vendor

Hindustan Times

The first FIR under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 was registered against a street vendor in Kamla Market Police Station in New Delhi on Monday, July 1, news agency ANI reported. The three new criminal laws came into effect across the country on Monday, and this was the first-ever case registered under one of the sections. First …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

First Case Under New Criminal Code Lodged Against Delhi Street Vendor

Deccan Chronicle

The first FIR under Section Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered at Kamla Market Police Station in the national capital Delhi.Three new criminal laws come into effect from today.The case has been registered against a street vendor under Section 285 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for obstruction under foot over bridge of New Delhi Railway Station and making sales.According to the …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Comes Into Effect From Today: Sexual Crimes Against Men, Transgender To Be Included: Laws Explained

News 18

From today, the new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, will be applicable across the country despite some objections from the Opposition-ruled states. In February, the Centre had notified that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — will come into effect from July 1, …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

No more IPC and CrPC, it is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita from today: First FIR registered in Delhi

Op India

The first FIR under Section Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered at Kamla Market Police Station in the national capital Delhi. The case has been registered against a street vendor under Section 285 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for obstruction under foot over bridge of New Delhi Railway Station and making sales. The Indian Penal Code has been replaced with the …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes

India TV News

New criminal laws: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the new criminal laws are victim and justice-oriented. He emphasised that after 75 years, the colonial laws have been replaced with new laws enacted by the Indian Parliament, which came into effect on Monday, July 1. Parliament passed new criminal bills last year It is pertinent to mention …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal laws, replacing British-era IPC, come into effect from today: 10-point cheat sheet

India TV News

Three new criminal laws came into effect from Monday across the country, bringing significant reforms to the country's criminal justice system and replacing colonial-era legislation. New criminal laws: Here are 10 key points It is no longer necessary to visit a police station to report an incident, instead, people can now report incidents through electronic communication. Parliament passed new criminal …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' against street vendor

India TV News

As the three new criminal laws—Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—come into effect today, Delhi Police registered the first FIR under these new laws. Additionally, a probable first case under the new criminal law was also registered at the Nishatpura police station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Here's what experts think of new criminal laws as …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

How India's three new criminal laws will reform the justice system: A quick guide

India Today

On July 1, India ushered in a new era in its criminal justice system by replacing three foundational laws: the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. The new laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 aim to modernise the …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

As new criminal laws in India take effect from July 1, legal community braces for change

The Hindu

Starting July 1, three new criminal laws will come into effect, reshaping the legal landscape in India by replacing the British-era criminal laws. These new criminal laws which take effect from July 1, 2024 replace the earlier criminal laws — the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. “Unfortunately, by way of these, the Central …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal laws in India: The Hindu’s detailed coverage

The Hindu

The three new criminal laws, that were passed by Parliament in 2023, will come into effect from July 1, 2024. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam that will replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively, received President Droupadi Murmu’s …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Petition in Supreme Court seeking stay of 3 new criminal laws

Hindustan Times

A public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court seeking stay on the newly amended criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Demanding stay of the three laws, the petition also alleged “irregularity” in the passage of bills in Parliament in December 2023. The present petition also raised challenges to …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Three new criminal laws will provide time-bound justice, says Uttar Pradesh DGP

Hindustan Times

The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 -- are more focused on providing justice to the victim, and not punishment to accused, in a time-bound manner and lessen the discretion of the investigation agency, said Uttar Pradesh director general of police Prashant Kumar on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice will be Priority Not Punishment: Prez Murmu on New Criminal Laws

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the three new criminal laws, which are slated to come into force from July 1, will provide justice rather than punishment, which was the mindset during the British regime. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said in Parliament last year that the new laws would give priority to providing justice in place …

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Demands for SC to act against Allahabad HC judge who sparked public outrage in ‘attempt to rape’ case

The Hindu

An Allahabad High Court judge’s recent observation that a man allegedly grabbing an 11-year-old girl’s breasts, breaking her pyjama strings, and dragging her under a culvert is not enough to charge him with ‘attempt to rape’ has sparked widespread outrage and calls for the Supreme Court’s intervention. ‘Injustice’ National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanoongo said the ruling was unjust …

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Haryana sets up special courts for mining offences trials

Hindustan Times

The Haryana government on Wednesday ordered the constitution of special courts for expeditious trial of offences under the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957. This is the first time that special courts have been set up by the state government for trial of offences under section 4 and of the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957. As per an order issued by …

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Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah

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Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah

Hindustan Times

New Delhi Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the West Bengal government has not set up even a single special Central Bureau of Investigation due to which the cases are pending trial. Responding to Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saket Gokhale’s remarks in Rajya Sabha that among 6,900 corruption cases filed by CBI in West Bengal, there were no convictions …

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With three seats in hand, women eye reforms in Delhi HC

Hindustan Times

For the first time in its history, the Delhi High Court Bar Association executive committee elections, scheduled for Friday, will witness a watershed moment — women candidates contesting for posts reserved exclusively for them. She plans to expand the Delhi high court’s creche, addressing challenges faced by women lawyers with small children. Advocate Nandita Abrol, running for member executive, wants …

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SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

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SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

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In Assam, conviction rate under new criminal laws up by over 2.5 times to 66 pc

Hindustan Times

Guwahati, The three new criminal laws, which were rolled out almost nine months ago across the country, have resulted in over 2.5 times higher conviction rate in Assam compared to the century-old colonial Acts of the earlier phase, a senior official said on Wednesday. In Assam, conviction rate under new criminal laws up by over 2.5 times to 66 pc …

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1 day, 16 hours ago

Gujarat: Why 2 separate cases in Vastral and Vadodara spark online debate

Op India

Two significant incidents that occurred in Gujarat recently attracted the attention of nearly the whole country. Several people were After the incident, the state police chief also ordered swift action and asked to prepare a list of all such individuals in Gujarat within 100 hours following which further measures ensued. People frequently talk about the court’s lenient attitude in cases …

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V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’

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1 day, 18 hours ago

V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case she filed against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K Saxena. Raghav Sharma, the Judicial Magistrate of Saket court, observed that Ms. Patkar’s application is not a necessity but a “deliberate attempt to delay the trial” in a case which …

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Delhi Police asks complaint copy from court to file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal and others

The Hindu

The Delhi Police on Tuesday told a court here that it has failed comply with its order of lodging an FIR against the former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, former MLA Gulab Singh and MCD councillor Nitika Sharma in a case of misusing public money by placing large hoardings in the city. The Station House …

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Yet to file FIR against ex-CM in defacement case: Police tell court

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Yet to file FIR against ex-CM in defacement case: Police tell court

Hindustan Times

The Delhi Police on Tuesday informed a city court that they are yet to lodge a first information report against former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal, former AAP MLA Gulab Chand and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dwarka councillor Nitika Sharma, for allegedly defacing public property in Dwarka, as they do not have access to the original …

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2020 poll code violation case: Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

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2 days, 16 hours ago

2020 poll code violation case: Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay the trial court proceedings against city Law Minister Kapil Mishra for allegedly making objectionable statements and violating the model code of conduct in 2020. Justice Ravinder Dudeja also issued notice to Delhi Police on the BJP leader’s plea challenging a sessions court order that had dismissed his petition against the summons …

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Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra

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Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to immediately stay trial court proceedings against law minister Kapil Mishra over his allegedly inflammatory tweets ahead of the 2020 assembly elections. Jethmalani said Mishra’s appeal before the high court would become infructuous in case the trial court framed charges. “In the meantime, let the trial court continue with the proceedings.” Justice Dudeja …

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Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Kapil Mishra's Plea In 2020 'Mini-Pakistan' Comment Case

ABP News

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the trial court's order, which declined to quash the case against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra over his alleged incendiary comments ahead of the 2020 assembly elections, reported news agency ANI. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Mishra, argued that his client’s tweets did not reference any religious or communal groups — a key …

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New criminal court to come up at Yerawada

Hindustan Times

Supreme Court justice Abhay Oka on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the proposed Yerawada criminal court building. At the foundation stone laying ceremony, justice Oka said that the SC has devised an action plan to resolve court cases pending for 25 to 30 years in the next two years and urged lawyers to cooperate in ensuring the effective implementation …

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Supreme Court extends tenure of committee on Manipur violence till July 31

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the tenure of the committee established to oversee relief and rehabilitation in the Manipur violence case, headed by retired Justice Gita Mittal, until July 31. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna directed that the case be listed again in the week commencing July 21. These cases, including the sexual assault …

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Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on plea against Arunachal Chief Minister

India Today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on a plea seeking a probe into allegations that public contracts in Arunachal Pradesh were allotted to companies owned by relatives of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench led by the Chief Justice directed the Centre, specifically the MHA and the Ministry of Finance, to …

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Court refuses to pause proceedings against Kapil Mishra over 'poll code violation'

India Today

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to pause the trial court proceedings in a case against Delhi minister and BJP leader Kapil Mishra for alleged breach of the model code of conduct during the 2020 Assembly polls. Despite repeated requests made by Mishra's counsel during the hearing, the court refused to pause the trial court proceedings, clarifying that the …

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Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

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Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

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IDIA Odisha Chapter: 2nd Edition Of Article Writing Competition On 'Legal Frameworks Of Indian Securities Law' [Register By 5th April]

Live Law

IDIA “Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education” project is a nationwide movement initiated by Dr. Shamnad Basheer, NLSIU Graduate and philanthropist, that aims to empower underprivileged and marginalized communities in India by transforming students from such communities into world-class lawyers and community leaders. By bridging gaps between marginalized aspirants and legal education, the Odisha Chapter continues to drive …

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Madras HC Rejects Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of S.13 Family Courts Act Which Restricts Representation Of Party By Lawyer

Live Law

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 13 of the Family Courts Act. It was submitted that Section 13 read with the Family Courts Rules 1996 notified by the Madras High Court provided permission for representation by a lawyer. The court, however, rejected this argument and noted that the said ground of discrimination …

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Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation not to proceed with its probe cases against former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Minister K.T. The court was referring to the arguments and counter-arguments presented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Bhalaji, and a complainant in the case. Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari …

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Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court today passed an interim order restraining the Central Bureau of Investigation from conducting investigation into the allegations against former AIADMK Minister K.T. On January 6, the Madras High Court directed CBI's probe after it found that the Tamil Nadu Government had not complied with the Court's earlier order passed in November last year, directing the State police …

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Manipur Violence| Supreme Court Extends Tenure Of Justice Gita Mittal Committee Till July 31

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Manipur Violence| Supreme Court Extends Tenure Of Justice Gita Mittal Committee Till July 31

Live Law

The Supreme Court today extended the tenure of Justice Gita Mittal Committee till July 31. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justices Sanjay Kumar and Joymalya Bagchi passed the following order : "The Committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal, former Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court is extended till 31st July, 2025" The bench also directed that …

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Illegality In Recognizing Colleges: MP High Court Asks Police To Collect CCTV Footage Near Nursing Council's Office To Check Its Activities

Live Law

While hearing a PIL claiming irregularities in granting recognition to nursing colleges, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Additional Commissioner of Police, Bhopal to collect the CCTV footage of cameras installed in proximity of Madhya Pradesh Nursing Registration Council's Office. A division bench of Justice Sanjay Dwivedi and Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal observed, “Since as per the report …

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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 to March 16, 2025

Live Law

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 96 To 2025 LiveLaw 106 NOMINAL INDEX Kamalesh Chandrasekaran v. MA Noor Jehan Beevi and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 96 S Shankar v. The Deputy Director, 2025 LiveLaw 97 United India Insurance v. State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 98 A Devika v. The Senior Branch Manager and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 99 M. Gunasekaran v. The …

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Delhi High Court Discharges Lawyer Booked For Criminal Contempt Over Misbehaviour With Judge, Asks Him To Render Pro Bono Services

Live Law

While discharging a lawyer in a criminal contempt case, the Delhi High Court has asked him to render pro bono services in at least two matters before Additional Sessions Judge. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta discharged Advocate Shivashish Gunwal who had misbehaved and raised his voice in the Court of ASJ South …

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Indian Forest Act | Advocates Can Appear In Confiscation Proceedings, Though Can't Conduct Cross Examination: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Advocates can appear in confiscation proceedings before the forest officer under the Indian Forest Act, however they do not have the right to cross-examine the statements or affidavits filed in such proceedings. Recording of statement, affidavits, documents filed before forest officer is evidence and therefore, as per Section 30 of Advocates Act, …

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Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: March 10 To March 16, 2025

Live Law

Citation No: 2025 LiveLaw 94 to 2025 LiveLaw 104 Nominal Index: Vinod Kumar M N AND Union of India & Others. 2025 LiveLaw 104 Judgments/Orders 'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose Case Title: Vinod Kumar M N AND Union of India & Others Case No: WP 257/2022 Citation …

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Gujarat HC Calls For Report On Functioning Of State Educational Service Tribunal Over Claims Of Prolonged Proceedings, Lack Of VC Facility

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court directed its Registrar General and education department's Chief Secretary to report on the functioning of the state Educational Service Tribunal after parties raised concerns on its functioning, installation of CCTV cameras and lack of virtual hearing facility leading to prolonged proceedings. A division bench of Justice A.S. Supehia and Justice Nisha Thakore observed, “Since the learned …

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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 – March 16, 2025

Live Law

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 89 to 2025 LiveLaw 96 Nominal Index: Ramesh Potdar vs Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw 89 Rahim Khan Sandu Khan vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 90 Kailash Mehar Singh Kher vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 91 Ramadas KS vs. TISS & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw 92 Pushpa W/O Virendra Ganediwala vs. High Court Of Judicature Of …

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Sub-Registrar And Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport) Vacancy At Government Of Uttar Pradesh

Live Law

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is conducting Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination, 2025 that invites online application for the post of Sub-Registrar and Assistant Prosecution Officer. Name of the Post: Sub-Registrar and Assistant Prosecution Officer Essential Qualification and Experience Sub-Registrar • Law Graduate with working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script. • Preferential: A candidate who has …

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Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former Gujarat IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In 2023 Illegal Land Allotment Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court today rejected bail to retired IAS officer Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma in connection to a 2023 illegal land allotment case lodged at Bhuj in Kutch. The FIR against him was lodged in 2023 under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for regular bail in connection with the FIR registered with the CID Crime Boarder Zone …

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Accused Can't Be Denied Certified Copy Of Documents Forming Part Of Chargesheet After Commencement Of Trial: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an accused cannot be denied the certified or attested copy of documents forming part of the chargesheet after commencement of trial. While granting relief to two accused persons, Justice Vikas Mahajan said: “Even assuming that copy of the hard disk in question was supplied to the accused persons at the stage of Section …

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S.245 CrPC | Mandatory For Magistrate To Record Reasons While Allowing/Rejecting Discharge Petition Of Accused: Orissa High Court

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S.245 CrPC | Mandatory For Magistrate To Record Reasons While Allowing/Rejecting Discharge Petition Of Accused: Orissa High Court

Live Law

The Orissa High Court has held that it is mandatory for the Magistrate to record reasons for not only allowing but also for rejecting a discharge petition filed by an accused under Section 245 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. As allowed, the petitioner filed discharge petition again before the trial Court raising all the grounds taken by him before …

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S.239 CrPC | Accused Can Be Discharged When Prosecution Materials Even If Unrebutted Don't Indicate Culpability: Orissa High Court

Live Law

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that an accused should be discharged when the materials produced at the time of consideration for framing of charge are of such a nature that if remain unrebutted, those would not indicate culpability of the accused whatsoever. When the materials at the time of consideration for framing the charge are of such a nature …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10- March 16, 2025

Live Law

Nominal Index Ajeesh @ Ajeeshkumar v State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw 166 Aanjaly Sandeep Shetty v. Additional Commissioner, 2025 LiveLaw 167 V. Subramanian v Union of India and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 168 K R Harikrishnan v SI of Police, 2025 LiveLaw 169 The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. Last Hour Ministry, 2025 LiveLaw 170 Preetha Radhakrishnan v State of …

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Organised crime charge against journalists dropped

Hindustan Times

A Hyderabad court has struck down the Telangana police’s attempt to prosecute two journalists under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — a charge reserved for serious organised crimes with penalties ranging from five years to life imprisonment, and even the death penalty if the crime results in death — for allegedly circulating defamatory content against Telangana chief minister …

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Amit Shah begins review meet on implementation of new criminal laws in NE states

Hindustan Times

Guwahati, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday took stock of the implementation of three new criminal laws BNS, BNSS and BSA across the northeast in a review meeting with the chief ministers and DGPs of the states in the region. Amit Shah begins review meet on implementation of new criminal laws in NE states As the President's rule is …

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Excise scam: Delhi HC to hear ED's plea challenging Kejriwal's bail in money laundering case

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea by the Enforcement Directorate against the bail granted to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. Mr. Kejriwal's counsel had submitted that his bail be maintained as all other accused had already been granted bail in the money laundering case. The Supreme Court …

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Serious Allegations Of Fraud Constituting Criminal Offense Are Non-Arbitrable: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that the allegations of fraud which are extremely serious and potentially constitute a criminal offense are non-arbitrable. The new arbitrator held that the dispute was not arbitrable due to the serious allegations of fraud which required examination of witnesses from foreign authorities and governmental bodies. The Supreme Court held that …

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State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes

The Hindu

Amid a surge in cybercrimes, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday released the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual at CIDECODE-2025, a cybercrime investigation summit held in Bengaluru. The release of the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual, alongside initiatives like the hackathon and cyber law ideathon, reflects our unwavering commitment to building a secure digital Karnataka—and a …

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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Subject-Wise Index

Live Law

Subject-wise Index - Administration In public law proceedings, when it is realised that the prayer in the writ petition is unattainable due to passage of time, constitutional courts may not dismiss the writ proceedings on the ground of their perceived futility. Ltd. v. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 764 Defamation Supreme Court sets aside Delhi High Court Order quashing summons …

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MMK to appeal Jawahirullah’s conviction in Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Manithaneya Makkal Katchi has said it would challenge the conviction of its president, Prof. M.H. Jawahirullah, and party leader, Hyder Ali, in a foreign funds receipt case in the Supreme Court. In a statement, the party’s headquarters secretary, M. Jainulabdeen, said the funds in question were received through the Kovai Muslim Relief Fund to help those who had been …

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Writ Court Shall Not Reappreciate Evidence In Disciplinary Proceedings Unless Inquiry Officer's Finding Of Guilt Is Perverse: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court stated that Writ Court shall not reappreciate evidence in disciplinary proceedings while exercising powers under Article 226 or 227 of the Constitution. The Court stated thus, “It is trite that in disciplinary proceedings, the High Court, in exercise of power under Article 226 or 227 of the Constitution of India, shall not venture into reappreciation of …

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Madras High Court Declines To Interfere With Conviction And Sentence Of MLA In Case Involving Receipt Of Foreign Funds

Live Law

The Madras High Court has dismissed a revision petition filed against the conviction of MLA MH Jawaharulla and other members of the Tamilnadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam in a case involving the receipt of foreign funds. In 2011, the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Egmore had convicted Jawaharulla and others in a case filed by the CBI for allegedly accepting foreign …

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AMU Student Booked Over Anti-CAA Protests Moves Allahabad High Court Challenging Cognizance Order

Live Law

A 25-year-old student of the Aligarh Muslim University who is facing a 2020 FIR on the allegations of raising slogans during the CAA-NRC protests and thereby disobeying public servant's order has moved the Allahabad High Court challenging the cognizance order, the chargesheet, and the entire case proceedings. Furthermore, he contends that the cognizance order is flawed in law, as the …

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Madras High Court Monthly Digest - February 2025 [Citations 39-80]

Live Law

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 39 To 2025 LiveLaw 80 NOMINAL INDEX Sachin Bansal v The Directorate of Enforcement and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 39 M/s.Sundaram Finance Limited vs. S.M. Chennais Pet v. The State Tax Officer, 2025 LiveLaw 70 Y Babu v The Inspector of Police, 2025 LiveLaw 71 Poongundran and Others v. The State and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 72 ABC v. …

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Delhi HC rules writ petition under Article 226 cannot replace BNS Sanhita remedies

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution cannot be used as an alternative to statutory remedies provided under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for safeguarding personal liberty. Justice Sanjeev Narula made this observation while rejecting a plea filed by an accused in an extortion case who sought protection …

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Sanjay Singh on BJP's plan to withdraw Delhi services law plea: Betraying people

India Today

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Delhi government’s decision to withdraw a petition from the Supreme Court that challenged the central government's law over control of services in the national capital, calling it a betrayal of the residents. Madan Lal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, Lal Krishna Advani and many BJP leaders had advocated for full statehood for …

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Delhi: President Murmu gives nod to probe against Satyendar Jain and Sisodia

Hindustan Times

President Droupadi Murmu has granted Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau approval to formally investigate Aam Aadmi Party leaders and former Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged irregularities in the construction of school rooms and buildings, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. Section 17A, inserted in the Prevention of Corruption Act by the Centre in July 2018 through …

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