India's Legal-Aid System Is World-Unique For Providing Lawyers To Both Sides In Disputes: Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjeev Khanna
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India's Legal-Aid System Is World-Unique For Providing Lawyers To Both Sides In Disputes: Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjeev Khanna

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Hailing India's Legal System as world unique, Senior Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjeev Khanna has said that no where in the world, such a robust system exists where to prosecute a case and to defend the same, lawyers on government expense are provided to both the litigating parties. Justice Khanna made these comments in his address at State Conference of District Legal Services Authorities of UTs of J&K and Ladakh organized by the J&K Legal Services Authority, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority at J&K Judicial Academy, Srinagar. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Executive Chairman, NALSA presided over the conference in presence of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in Chief, J&K and Ladakh Legal Services Authorities. The Conference was split into two sessions, first session focused on interaction of Justice Khanna with the Judges of High Court and district judiciary of UT of J&K and Ladakh and the second session dealt with the working of Legal Services Institutions in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh, reads a press note issued to this effect. Sharma Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, Harshita Mishra OSD to Executive Chairman NALSA, Officers of High Court Registry, Judges of district Judiciary, Trainee Judges, LADCs, Penal Lawyers, PLVs, staff of J&K Legal Services Authority, DLSA, Srinagar and J&K Judicial Academy.

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Law Should Be Shield For Weak, Not Weapon For Strong: Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice Sheel Nagu
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Law Should Be Shield For Weak, Not Weapon For Strong: Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice Sheel Nagu

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The Chief Justice Of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu said that, “Legal literacy is the key that unlocks the doors of justice for all. In a just society, law should be a shield for the weak, not a weapon for the strong.” The judge was speaking at the conference titled "Authorities for Empowering the Marginalized and a …

J&K judges should take note of growing arrests of Kashmir lawyers: Mirwaiz
5 months ago

J&K judges should take note of growing arrests of Kashmir lawyers: Mirwaiz

The Hindu  

Hurriyat chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on July 19 sought the intervention of judges of the J&K and Ladakh High Court into a series of arrests of lawyers in the past month, in the wake of erstwhile J&K High Court Bar Association’s plans to hold internal elections. Former Bar chief Mian Qayoom, acting Bar chairman Nazir Ahmad …

J&K High Court Bar Association drops the term ‘Kashmir dispute’ from its constitution
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J&K High Court Bar Association drops the term ‘Kashmir dispute’ from its constitution

The Hindu  

The Kashmir chapter of the J&K High Court Bar Association has dropped a paragraph from the constitution of the lawyers’ body that called for “working towards a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute”. The Bar’s new constitution and its objectives are principally concerned with, among other things, to “promote the rights and interests of the legal profession in general and …

Days after restricting bar association, J&K High Court recognises new lawyers’ body in Kashmir
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Days after restricting bar association, J&K High Court recognises new lawyers’ body in Kashmir

The Hindu  

The J&K and Ladakh High Court on Saturday recognised a new lawyers’ body in Kashmir, the Kashmir Advocates Association, by exercising powers under Section 58 of the Bar Council, which was extended to J&K after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The move came days after the District Magistrate, Srinagar, barred the J&K High Court Bar Association, a lawyers’ …

Phase III Of E-Courts Project Will Profoundly Transform Indian Judicial System: J&K High Court Chief Justice
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Phase III Of E-Courts Project Will Profoundly Transform Indian Judicial System: J&K High Court Chief Justice

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The Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Justice N. Kotiswar Singh on Friday emphasised that Phase III of the E-Courts is going to bring a dramatic change in the overall Indian Judicial Scenario in the coming days. The Chief Justice made these comments while virtually inaugurating a two-day e-Courts Phase III Regional Cluster Workshop for North …

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Chief Justice Of J&K High Court Administers Oath Of Office To Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal

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The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal as Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in the Chief Justice's Court Room. The oath taking ceremony was attended at Jammu by Justice Atul Sreedharan, Justice …

J&K And Ladakh High Court Seeks Union Finance Ministry's Response On Establishing GST Appellate Tribunal In The Region
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The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, to respond to a Public Interest Litigation plea urging the establishment of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal in the region. The PIL was prompted by the court's recognition of the challenges faced by litigants due to the absence of the …

Don’t issue reservation certificates to Saini community: HC to J&K admn
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Hindustan Times  

The high court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday directed the administration to not issue reserved category certificates to Saini community members. Advocate Sheikh Najeeb, who appeared on behalf of the community, contended that inclusion of Saini community in the social caste list was against its wishes Saini community had sought directions to the administration, including commissioner secretary, …

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Chief Justice Inaugurates Court Complex, Legal Literacy Club In North Kashmir's Gurez
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While inaugurating the new court complex in North Kashmir's Gurez area on Saturday, the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Justice N. Kotiswar Singh emphasized the importance of a robust judicial system in ensuring the rule of law and safeguarding the rights of citizens. The ceremony was also attended by Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi ; Principal …

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In Perspective Of Indian Judiciary, AILSA Meet Is Reflection Of Mainstreaming Of J&K- Ladakh In Discourse Of Development In India:CJI

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Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India on Friday delivered the inaugural address of the 19th All India Legal Services Authorities' Meet at Srinagar. The Chief Justice of India congratulated the National Legal Services Authority and J&K Legal Services Authority for organizing the meet and bringing together the wealth of learning and experience of Indian Judiciary. Chief Justice …

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Jammu and Kashmir people have full faith in justice delivery system: Kiren Rijiju

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Kiren Rijiju, while inaugurating Legal Aid Defense Counsel in central Kashmir, said that they were ensuring that no innocent was punished and no guilty was spared. Lauding the role of Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, the Union minister said that the institute is ensuring the delivery of justice in an efficient and competent manner across the …

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The Chief Justice, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Justice Amjad A. Sayed, today inaugurated Legal Aid Defense Counsel System Offices, through video conferencing, in six Districts Headquarters, namely Shimla, Sirmaur at Nahan, Solan, Kangra at Dharamshala, Kullu, and Una, in the august presence of Justice Sabina, Executive Chairperson, H.P. National Legal Services Authority had set a target to each State …

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Justice Tashi Rabstan is first Ladakhi to become Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh
2 years ago

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The Hindu  

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JKL High Court Summons Three Senior Lawyers Over Alleged Misconduct, Indulgence In Anti-National Activities
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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Tuesday issued summons to three Senior Advocates on a complaint lodged by State Law Secretary Achal Sethi over alleged professional misconduct and indulgence in anti-national activities. High Court's Disciplinary Committee issued summons to former President of the Srinagar High Court Bar Association- Mian Abdul Qayoom, Senior Advocates Nazir Ronga and Ghulam …

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J&K&L High Court Seeks Status Of Pending Cases Against MPs/ MLAs From Trial Courts

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The Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court on Thursday sought status of 13 cases which are pending in various courts against 16 former and sitting Member of Parliaments and ex-MLAs in the Union Territory. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey and Justice Sanjay Dhar directed the Registrar Judicial of the High Court to seek status of the …

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Firstpost  

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice and sought a response from the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on its administrative side, saying it should be vetted by the Chief Justice of the High Court New Delhi: The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea that alleged that relatives of former judges and staff were favoured …

NALSA to have 'legal aid' defence counsel system in every district of country, says Justice U U Lalit
2 years, 4 months ago

NALSA to have 'legal aid' defence counsel system in every district of country, says Justice U U Lalit

Firstpost  

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NALSA to have 'legal aid' defence counsel system in every district: Justice U. U. Lalit
2 years, 4 months ago

NALSA to have 'legal aid' defence counsel system in every district: Justice U. U. Lalit

The Hindu  

The National Legal Services Authority is going to establish a "legal aid" system for the poor and the marginalised in all districts on the lines of the office of public prosecutors, Supreme Court judge Justice Uday Umesh Lalit said on Saturday. Justice Lalit, who is also the executive chairperson of the NALSA, was addressing the first All India District Legal …

'Strengthening The District Judiciary Is The Need Of The Hour': CJI N.V. Ramana
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'Strengthening The District Judiciary Is The Need Of The Hour': CJI N.V. Ramana

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While delivering his speech at the First Meeting of the All India District Legal Services Authority, organised by NALSA, Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana emphasized on the urgent need to strengthen the subordinate judiciary. District Courts being people's first point of contact with the judiciary plays a pivotal role in the dispensation of justice. He reckoned that being the …

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Constitution Of State Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Constitution Of State Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh

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The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice in a plea seeking constitution of Bar Council in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. "It is important to note that currently the members of the Legal Fraternity take the membership of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association and all their grievances are dealt by the above mentioned Bar Association but due to …

CJI Ramana, Justice Lalit invite President Kovind for NALSA's legal awareness event on Oct 2
3 years, 3 months ago

CJI Ramana, Justice Lalit invite President Kovind for NALSA's legal awareness event on Oct 2

India Today  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Justice UU Lalit met President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday to invite him to be the chief guest at a legal awareness event organised by the National Legal Aid Services Authority on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. NALSA is set to host a week-long "Legal Services week" event between October 8-14. According to sources, …

Jammu And Kashmir High Court Stays Fresh Appointment Of Law Officers Except Advocate General
3 years, 5 months ago

Jammu And Kashmir High Court Stays Fresh Appointment Of Law Officers Except Advocate General

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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court stayed the appointment of Law Officers other than the Advocate General in a plea challenging the continued existence of the notification issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, inviting applications for engagement as Standing Counsel. "Allocation of 50 marks, i.e., 02 marks for each institution of a civil suit or defending …

Role Of Courts Assumes Great Importance In Realizing The Full Potential Of ADR: Justice NV Ramana
3 years, 9 months ago

Role Of Courts Assumes Great Importance In Realizing The Full Potential Of ADR: Justice NV Ramana

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Supreme Court Judge, Justice NV Ramana recently emphasized on the significance of alternative dispute redressal mechanism for reducing pendency of cases in Indian Courts. The Judge was addressing the 1st Justice JS Verma Memorial ADR & Client Counselling Competition. At last, Justice Ramana highlighted the integral role of Legal Services Authorities in disposal of cases through ADR mechanisms. The Maharaja …

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Seeks Government's Response In Plea Against Separate Prosecution Wing For J&K
3 years, 9 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Seeks Government's Response In Plea Against Separate Prosecution Wing For J&K

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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notice to the UT administration on a PIL challenging a Government Order for establishment of the J&K Prosecution Service. It proposed the establishment of the 'J&K Prosecution Service' in terms of the Supreme Court's directions in SB Shahane & Ors. He submitted, "J&K Prosecution Service Recruitment Rules, 2020 in Schedule II provide …

Access To Justice: Jammu & Kashmir High Court Launches 'Insaaf Ki Dastak' Initiative To Enable Filing Of Cases Via Postal Service; Sets Up Camp Courts
4 years ago

Access To Justice: Jammu & Kashmir High Court Launches 'Insaaf Ki Dastak' Initiative To Enable Filing Of Cases Via Postal Service; Sets Up Camp Courts

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The Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Monday launched a unique initiative to enable litigants residing in remote, far-flung areas of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh to file cases via existing postal service, without having to visit Courts. Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajesh Bindal launched the two-pronged initiative titled 'Insaaf ki Dastak' to enable continuous access to justice to …

"Criminal Reforms Committee Ill-Equipped": J&K Lawyers Seek Suspension of Committee
4 years, 2 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 …

NALSA Chairman Justice NV Ramana Presides over Delhi Legal Services Authority's First Online Lok Adalat
4 years, 4 months ago

NALSA Chairman Justice NV Ramana Presides over Delhi Legal Services Authority's First Online Lok Adalat

Live Law  

On the 8th of August 2020, the Delhi State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority organised the first ever online Lok Adalat in Delhi. On the awareness front, he revealed that From April to June, 2020, around 15555 programs were held through webinars for panel lawyers for their capacity building 827 legal awareness programs through …

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