'Lacks Diversity': Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Express Concern On Composition And Working Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law
4 years, 8 months ago

'Lacks Diversity': Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Express Concern On Composition And Working Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law

Live Law  

Former High Court and Supreme Court Judges, Senior Advocates, Academics and Former Bureaucrats, working with the criminal justice system across the country, have expressed concerns over the composition and transparency in functioning of the CentralCommittee for Reforms in Criminal Law. The composition of the Committee is as follows: Prof. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Delhi Prof. G.S. Bajpai, Registrar, National Law University Delhi Prof. Balraj Chauhan, Vice Chancellor, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur Mr. Mahesh Jethmalani, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India Mr. G.P. On Composition & Transparency Highlighting the significance of "meaningful public engagement" with the work of the Committee, the luminaries have called upon the Committee to "demonstrate its bonafides and its commitment to a rigorous law reform exercise by ensuring full transparency regarding its constitution and its functioning." The letter reads thus, "Since the Committee is located in a public university, it is also the responsibility of the University to ensure that the functioning of the Committee is consistent with the best traditions of rigorous academic research including robust peer review, combined with the highest ideals of public institutions, including transparency in functioning and close and meaningful engagement with all stakeholders."

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Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC
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Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that Bar Council Of India cannot entertain appeal from interim order of the State Bar Council's disciplinary committee when the probe is pending and no punishment is imposed. Perusing Section 37 of the Advocate's Act, the Court noted that any person aggrieved by an order of the Disciplinary Committee of …

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna
2 months ago

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Live Law  

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

Hyderabad: Bar Association Chief Highlights Benefits of New Criminal Laws
3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

NLU Delhi: Mid-Career Training Programme For Police Officers Of Madhya Pradesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NLU Delhi: Mid-Career Training Programme For Police Officers Of Madhya Pradesh

Live Law  

The Centre for Criminology & Victimology, National Law University Delhi successfully organised Three-Day Executive Development Programme - Mid-Career Training Programme for Police Officers of Madhya Pradesh, held from 2nd to 4th December 2024. The three-day event brought together experts to discuss the implementation of new criminal laws and the evolving role of the police and concluded successfully reflecting a commitment …

Lawyers must have good relation with judges, says ex-CJ Praveen Kumar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawyers must have good relation with judges, says ex-CJ Praveen Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Victims will get proper and immediate justice when lawyers have a good relationship with judges, said former Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh Speaking on ‘Judge-Lawyer Relations-Professional Ethical Values’ at the second conference of Indian Association of Lawyers here, Praveen Kumar said that the senior lawyers must guide new lawyers in the court. High Court C. Praveen Kumar.Speaking on …

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates
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Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates

Live Law  

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee has recommended the names of 71 lawyers for being designated as Senior Advocates after intervening more than 300 lawyers. The Committee comprises of Chief Justice Manmohan, Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Justice Yashwant Varma, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, Senior Advocate Sudhir Nandrajog and Senior Advocate Mohit Mathur. The name of the lawyers are as follows: - …

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

DNLU Successfully Hosts National Moot Court Competition
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DNLU Successfully Hosts National Moot Court Competition

Live Law  

The Moot Court Committee of Dharmashastra National Law University successfully hosted the highly anticipated three-day National Moot Court Competition, 2024. The Final Round and Valedictory Ceremony were presided by Justice Shri Pranay Verma, Judge, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, and Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, Former Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court. Their expertise and insights added significant …

Speed up trials of crimes on women: PM to courts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Speed up trials of crimes on women: PM to courts

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the Indian judiciary to accelerate the resolution of cases involving crimes against women, stressing that swift justice would significantly enhance the sense of security for women and girls, who make up half of the country’s population. Inaugurating the National Conference of the District Judiciary, organised by the Supreme Court of India, Modi termed …

Bengal govt sets up committee to review new criminal laws
8 months ago

Bengal govt sets up committee to review new criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The West Bengal government has set up a seven-member committee headed by a retired judge of the Calcutta high court to review the three new criminal laws. “The state government is pleased hereby to constitute a committee for reviewing the said criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023,” …

"Institutions Are Convergence Of Indian Values" Remarks Attorney General For India At 'Jurists Speak' At HNLU
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"Institutions Are Convergence Of Indian Values" Remarks Attorney General For India At 'Jurists Speak' At HNLU

Live Law  

Hidayatullah National Law University with its novel Induction week for the freshers of the batch of 2024 had the 'Jurists Speak' programme on 7th June 2024 as part of day zero of the one week event. The event opened with the address of Prof. V. C. Vivekanandan, Vice Chancellor extolling the new batch to temper their outlook respecting diversity and …

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking expert committee to examine viability of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
10 months ago

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking expert committee to examine viability of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain plea seeking directions for constituting an expert committee to examine, assess, identify the viability of the three new criminal laws including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The three laws, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, will come into effect from July 1, 2024. The CJI …

CJI Chandrachud on enactment of three new criminal laws: ‘India is changing’
11 months ago

CJI Chandrachud on enactment of three new criminal laws: ‘India is changing’

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday hailed the enactment of three new criminal laws in the country, saying that it is a “clear indication” of India changing. Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud “I think that the enactment of three new criminal laws by the Parliament is a clear indicator that India is changing. He added,"India …

Bar Council Of Delhi's Vice Chairman, Secretary, Members Urge Union Home Minister Not To Implement Three Criminal Laws
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Delhi's Vice Chairman, Secretary, Members Urge Union Home Minister Not To Implement Three Criminal Laws

Live Law  

The Vice Chairman, Secretary and two members of the Bar Council of Delhi have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him not to implement the three criminal laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya. The new laws will be enforced with effect from July 01, replacing the existing Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal …

Join India's One Of The Most Affordable Batch For Judicial Services Examination By Into Legal World Institute [Registration On Rolling Basis]
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Join India's One Of The Most Affordable Batch For Judicial Services Examination By Into Legal World Institute [Registration On Rolling Basis]

Live Law  

Into Legal World, a company registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Human Resource Startup India, and a member of the International Trade Council is venturing into imparting legal knowledge through Into Legal World Publication and Into Legal World Institute. Below is the comprehensive list of topics that will be covered in this course: 12 Subjects Covered with …

Govt Law Officers Must Remain Impervious To Politics Of The Day & Conduct Themselves With Dignity In Court : CJI DY Chandrachud
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt Law Officers Must Remain Impervious To Politics Of The Day & Conduct Themselves With Dignity In Court : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

In his inaugural address, delivered at the Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference 2024, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said executive accountability relies heavily on law officers' ethical behavior and responsibility. "A crucial aspect of executive accountability rests on the ethical conduct and responsibility of law officers, who function not only as representatives of the government but also as …

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

Delhi Police sets up committee to study new criminal laws
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police sets up committee to study new criminal laws

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police has set up a 14-member committee to study the three new criminal laws and prepare study material for its personnel, officials said on January 3. An order dated January 2 from the Delhi Police headquarters said the committee may rope in lawyers and retired police personnel to fine-tune the course material to ensure that it is in …

Delhi Police Sets Up 14-Member Committee To Study New Criminal Laws Headed By Special CP
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Police Sets Up 14-Member Committee To Study New Criminal Laws Headed By Special CP

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 3 The Delhi Police has set up a 14-member committee to study the three new criminal laws and prepare study material for its personnel, officials said on Wednesday. The panel will be headed by Special Commissioner of Police Chhaya Sharma and comprises Deputy Commissioner of Police Joy Tirkey, Additional DCP Uma Shankar, Assistant Commissioner of Police Hari …

NLU Delhi's 10th Convocation held, 167 students awarded degrees
1 year, 6 months ago

NLU Delhi's 10th Convocation held, 167 students awarded degrees

Hindustan Times  

National Law University Delhi on August 26 conducted its 10th convocation in which 84 and 78 students from the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, respectively, were awarded degrees in law. NLU Delhi Holds 10th Convocation, Awards Degrees to 162 Students in Law The National Law University of Delhi released three journals at the event: Journal of National Law University Delhi, Journal …

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Dr Dev Swaroop's Appointment As Vice-Chancellor Of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Law University
2 years ago

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Dr Dev Swaroop's Appointment As Vice-Chancellor Of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Law University

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday set aside the appointment of Dr Dev Swaroop as Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University, Jaipur on the ground that he has no background of academic qualifications and work experience in the field of legal education. If a Health Science University is to be manned, the Vice-Chancellor of that University has to be …

Maharashtra National Law University VC Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar Elected As President Of Consortium of NLUs
2 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra National Law University VC Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar Elected As President Of Consortium of NLUs

Live Law  

The Governing Body of the Consortium of National Law Universities elected a new Executive Committee for the Consortium of NLUs with Prof. Vijender Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, of Maharashtra National Law University as the President. Prof. Vijender Kumar is taking over as President from the Outgoing President Prof. Poonam Saxena.The new Executive Committee was elected during the. The new Executive Committee was …

Sathyabama: Col. Dr. Jeppiaar 2nd National Client Counselling Competition 2023 [3rd February]
2 years, 2 months ago

Sathyabama: Col. Dr. Jeppiaar 2nd National Client Counselling Competition 2023 [3rd February]

Live Law  

The Client Counselling Competition promotes greater knowledge and interest among law students in the preventative law and counselling functions of law practice. TIME LIMIT FOR EACH ROUND PER TEAM: PRELIMINARY ROUND- 30 Minutes Consultation Period is 20 Minutes. QUARTER FINALS- 30 Minutes Consultation Period is 20 Minutes. RULES FOR THE COMPETITION The School of Law, Sathyabama Institute of Science and …

Judicial Service Examination- Practice Questions on First Information Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Judicial Service Examination- Practice Questions on First Information Report

Live Law  

In which of the following Case, a Three Judge Bench of Supreme Court considered the judgment in T. T. Antony and explained that the judgment in the said case does not exclude the registration of a complaint in the nature of counter claim from the purview of the Court? Ram Lal Narang Vs. Om Prakash Narang and Another T.T.Antony Vs …

National Law University Delhi: 9th Convocation [Saturday, 15th October 2022]
2 years, 5 months ago

National Law University Delhi: 9th Convocation [Saturday, 15th October 2022]

Live Law  

National Law University Delhi will be organizing the 9th Convocation, 2022 on Saturday, 15th October 2022 at 10:30 AM at the University campus. At the event, Hon'ble Dr. Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court of India & Visitor, NLU Delhi will be the Chief Guest. The Vice Chancellor of National Law University Delhi, Professor Srikrishna Deva Rao will deliver …

CNLU Conclave On Legal Higher Education And Research
2 years, 6 months ago

CNLU Conclave On Legal Higher Education And Research

Live Law  

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur a constituent of the Consortium of National Law Universities conducted the first Conclave on Legal Higher Education and Research on 14thSeptember with 13 Vice Chancellors of National Law Universities participating and deliberating the road map for higher education. Prof. Dr. V. Vijayakumar, Vice-Chancellor, NLIU Bhopal spoke emphasized the need for rigorous PG and Research programmes …

Extensively consulted various stakeholders for making comprehensive changes in criminal laws: Government – Firstpost
2 years, 7 months ago

Extensively consulted various stakeholders for making comprehensive changes in criminal laws: Government – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The standing committee on home affairs has recommended in its various reports the need for a comprehensive review of the review of the criminal justice system rather than piece meal amendments in particular acts New Delhi: The government has carried out extensive consultations with various stakeholders for making comprehensive changes in the country’s criminal laws including the IPC and the …

Uttarakhand Government Forms Expert Committee To Examine & Implement Uniform Civil Code In State
2 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand Government Forms Expert Committee To Examine & Implement Uniform Civil Code In State

Live Law  

On May 27, the Uttarakhand government formed an expert committee for examining and implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state. The panel shall be headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, who currently heads the Delimitation Commission of India.The other members of the committee include former Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court Permod Kohli, social activist Manu. The …

Centre initiates process to amend IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act in consultation with stakeholders
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre initiates process to amend IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act in consultation with stakeholders

Firstpost  

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs in its 146th report had recommended that there is a need for a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system of the country New Delhi: Seeking to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws to provide affordable and speedy justice and create a people-centric legal structure, the government has initiated the process to amend …

To fix India’s criminal justice system, weed out the corrupt first
2 years, 11 months ago

To fix India’s criminal justice system, weed out the corrupt first

Hindustan Times  

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.” So said Thomas Babington Macaulay, the famous English writer and historian remembered for drafting, almost wholly by himself, two of our legal codes; namely, the Indian Penal Code of 1860 and the Criminal Procedure Code of 1872.The two statutes have stood the test of time and form …

Government starts process to amend IPC, CrPC
2 years, 11 months ago

Government starts process to amend IPC, CrPC

The Hindu  

Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra also said that the Ministry of …

Govt Starts Process To Amend IPC, CrPC; Seeks Suggestions From Governors, CMs, MPs, Judges
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt Starts Process To Amend IPC, CrPC; Seeks Suggestions From Governors, CMs, MPs, Judges

ABP News  

New Delhi: Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra also said that the Ministry …

Process For Comprehensive Amendments To Criminal Laws In Consultation With Stakeholders Initiated: Centre Informs Parliament
3 years, 1 month ago

Process For Comprehensive Amendments To Criminal Laws In Consultation With Stakeholders Initiated: Centre Informs Parliament

Live Law  

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that a process for comprehensive amendments to criminal laws in consultation with all stakeholders has been initiated by the government. The response noted that the matter is currently sub-judice before the Delhi High Court and further stipulated, "the Government of India has initiated the process for comprehensive amendments to criminal laws in …

Justice AM Khanwilkar Appointed As Chairman Of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
3 years, 6 months ago

Justice AM Khanwilkar Appointed As Chairman Of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee

Live Law  

Justice AM Khanwilkar has been appointed as Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.The notification in this regard has been issued by the Law Ministry. Justice AM Khanwilkar has been appointed as Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. Supreme Court Legal Services Committee is constituted for implementing the legal services programme insofar as it relates to the …

Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs can be withdrawn only after HC consent: SC
3 years, 7 months ago

Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs can be withdrawn only after HC consent: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Central government’s commitment towards the speedy trial and prosecution of criminal politicians and directed that a criminal case against an MP or MLA could be withdrawn only after getting the consent of the High Court concerned. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana mulled over forming a special bench …

BCI Constitutes 7 Member Committee For Framing Draft "Advocates Protection Act" To Ensure Protection To Lawyers From Threats, Attacks
3 years, 9 months ago

BCI Constitutes 7 Member Committee For Framing Draft "Advocates Protection Act" To Ensure Protection To Lawyers From Threats, Attacks

Live Law  

Taking note of the recent attacks on lawyers and their family members, the Bar Council of India has resolved to constitute a 7 member committee for framing the draft "Advocates Protection Act" to ensure protection and safety to Lawyers in carrying out their duties.The Council has nominated the following members to be part of the Committee:- 1. Taking note of …

BCI Constitutes Expert Committee To Decide Evaluation Method For Law Students In Intermediate Semesters
3 years, 9 months ago

BCI Constitutes Expert Committee To Decide Evaluation Method For Law Students In Intermediate Semesters

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has constituted a High Level Expert Committee comprising of 12-members to decide the method of evaluation of law students in intermediate semesters, amid the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. The decision is taken in view of several requests received by the Council from law students across the country and specific queries made by Prof. Vandana, …

Three Days Online Certificate Course On Art Of Cross Examination (Criminal Matters) By Legal Expatiate [18th To 20th February 2021]
4 years, 1 month ago

Three Days Online Certificate Course On Art Of Cross Examination (Criminal Matters) By Legal Expatiate [18th To 20th February 2021]

Live Law  

Legal Expatiate is an initiative to bring together the best talent of this country and to infuse them with a nation-first attitude. An active forum of researchers, professionals, and students where they arrange webinars of Senior Advocates, High Court Judges and other luminaries, where they arrange various competitions like Research Article Writing Competition, Moot Court Competitions, Essay Competition, Quiz Competition, …

Public Conversation On 'Master Of The Roster – Role Of The Chief Justice Of India
4 years, 3 months ago

Public Conversation On 'Master Of The Roster – Role Of The Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

Vidhi is organising a conversation on 'Master of the Roster – Role of the Chief Justice of India' on December 14 at 6 PM, as part of its 'Conscience Keeper' series and Constitution Law Month. The discussion will cover the events of the last few years that have brought the topic of allocation of cases to judges to the fore, …

Reforms And Criminal Laws: A Layperson's Perspective
4 years, 5 months ago

Reforms And Criminal Laws: A Layperson's Perspective

Live Law  

The Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in May 2020, with a mandate to "recommend reforms in the criminal law of the country in a principled, effective, and efficient manner…" among other things. Since then, legal practitioners, law students, activists, and even members from allied fields like the Indian Civil Services have …

"Criminal Reforms Committee Ill-Equipped": J&K Lawyers Seek Suspension of Committee
4 years, 5 months ago

"Criminal Reforms Committee Ill-Equipped": J&K Lawyers Seek Suspension of Committee

Live Law  

A representation by lawyers from Jammu and Kashmir has been placed before Prof. Ranbir Singh, Chairperson, Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws opposing the Committee on grounds of composition, online consultations and other issues stipulated. The representation expresses "deep concern about the agenda of criminal justice reform, which can be discerned from the material shared on the website of the …

J&K HC Ropes In Legal Experts For Training Programme For Interns [Read Schedule]
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K HC Ropes In Legal Experts For Training Programme For Interns [Read Schedule]

Live Law  

In view of the difficulty expressed by the interns regarding deprivation of benefits of clinical workshops, interactions with and lectures by expert, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has organized a series of online interactions and lectures for interns/ law students. The notable names of experts are: Criminal Law: Ms. Rebecca John, Mr. Sidharth Luthra, Mr. Mohit Mathur with Mr. …

[Full Video] Webinar On 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'
4 years, 5 months ago

[Full Video] Webinar On 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'

Live Law  

LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm.Rebecca John and Jawahar Raja will speak on 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'.Moderator: Mayur SureshThe details of the webinar are as followsDate & Time: October 1, 2020, 5:30 pmZoom. LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm. Rebecca John …

[Tomorrow, 5:30 pm] Webinar On "The Criminal Law Reforms Committee And The Imagination Of Law Reform"
4 years, 5 months ago

[Tomorrow, 5:30 pm] Webinar On "The Criminal Law Reforms Committee And The Imagination Of Law Reform"

Live Law  

LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm.Rebecca John and Jawahar Raja will speak on 'The Criminal Law Reforms Committee and the Imagination of Law Reform'.The details of the webinar are as followsDate & Time: October 1, 2020, 5:30 pmZoom. LiveLaw invites you on a webinar on October 1, 2020, 5:30 pm. Rebecca John and Jawahar …

Plea Moved In Delhi HC Challenging The Selection Procedure For Vice Chancellor In NLU Delhi
4 years, 6 months ago

Plea Moved In Delhi HC Challenging The Selection Procedure For Vice Chancellor In NLU Delhi

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the validity of the procedure adopted by the Selection Committee to appoint the Vice Chancellor for the National Law University, Delhi. Moved by Dr Prasannanshu, who's one of the applicants for the said post, the petition argues that the procedure adopted by the Selection Committee violates Article 14 of …

Over 100 Academics Seek Immediate Suspension of Criminal Law Reforms Committee
4 years, 7 months ago

Over 100 Academics Seek Immediate Suspension of Criminal Law Reforms Committee

Live Law  

Over a hundred academics from across the world have urged the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws to "immediately suspend" their working. Lawyers/Activists Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Laws In Accordance With Principles Of 'Participatory Democracy' "The Committee's procedures are a stark contrast to the first Law Commission's approach. NLU-D Alumni Urge Chairperson Of Criminal Law …

NLU-D Alumni Urge Chairperson Of Criminal Law Reforms Committee To Halt Its Proceedings; Indulge Into Wider Public Consultation [Read Statement]
4 years, 7 months ago

NLU-D Alumni Urge Chairperson Of Criminal Law Reforms Committee To Halt Its Proceedings; Indulge Into Wider Public Consultation [Read Statement]

Live Law  

Concerned by the "rigour" surrounding the method adopted by the Criminal Law Reforms Committee for consultation process, the Alumni of the National Law University, Delhi have made a representation to the Vice Chancellor of the University, who is also the chairperson of the Committee, to halt the process. The composition of the Committee is as follows: Prof. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, …

Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law To Include Academic Representation, Trial Court Lawyers, Women, Dalits, Etc. [Read Letter]
4 years, 8 months ago

Former SC/HC Judges, Lawyers Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Law To Include Academic Representation, Trial Court Lawyers, Women, Dalits, Etc. [Read Letter]

Live Law  

Former High Court and Supreme Court Judges, Senior Advocates, Academics and Former Bureaucrats, working with the criminal justice system across the country, have urged the Central Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law not to proceed with the process of recommending criminal law reforms in India, unless it has adequate representation from such social groups and communities that have hitherto been …

Lawyers/Activists Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Laws In Accordance With Principles Of 'Participatory Democracy' [Read Letter]
4 years, 8 months ago

Lawyers/Activists Seek Reconstitution Of Central Committee For Reforms In Criminal Laws In Accordance With Principles Of 'Participatory Democracy' [Read Letter]

Live Law  

A letter has been addressed to Prof. Ranbir Singh, Chairperson of the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws, raising strong objections to the constitution and the processes employed by the Committee, including the "rushed timeline" proposed. The addressees have thus called upon the Committee to be "reconstituted in accordance with the principles of participatory democracy" thereby creating an "inclusive and …

Panel for criminal law reforms lacks diversity, say legal experts
4 years, 8 months ago

Panel for criminal law reforms lacks diversity, say legal experts

The Hindu  

Supreme Court and High Court judges, senior lawyers and academicians said a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to introduce reforms in criminal law lacks diversity and it needs to ensure transparency. A letter from them to the Committee chairperson and National Law University-Delhi vice-chancellor, Dr. Ranbir Singh, said the line-up of its members “lacks diversity, both …

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