5 years, 8 months ago

Breaking : SC To Start Hearing Ayodhya-Babri Appeals From July 25 If Mediation Panel Expresses Inability To Resolve Dispute

Live Law

While considering an application for early hearing of appeals in the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid title dispute case, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday called for a status report from the mediation panel headed by former SC judge Justice Khalifulla regarding the progress.The report has to be submitted by July 18. While considering an application for early hearing of appeals in the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid title dispute case, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday called for a status report from the mediation panel headed by former SC judge Justice Khalifulla regarding the progress. Senior Advocate K Parasaran, appearing for the applicant in the early hearing petition Gopal Singh Visharad, submitted that despite several joint sessions, no progress has taken place in mediation. The reference to mediation was made in a bunch of appeals against the 2010 verdict of Allahabad High Court which ruled that the 2.77 acres of Ayodhya land be divided into 3 parts, with 1/3 going to the Ram Lalla or Infant Rama represented by the Hindu Maha Sabha for the construction of the Ram temple, 1/3 going to the Islamic Sunni Waqf Board and the remaining 1/3 going to a Hindu religious denomination Nirmohi Akhara.

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

15-Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program Conducted By NALSA & International Academy Of Mediators At Supreme Court of India

Live Law

The National Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with the International Academy of Mediators and their India knowledge partners, The ADR Group, successfully organized the 2nd batch of the 15-Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program from 03rd March to 5th March 2025 at the Supreme Court of India. The three-day intensive training program was designed to equip trainers, senior trainers and …

2 months ago

[S.12A Commercial Courts Act] Pre-Institution Mediation Is Intended To Encourage Parties To Use Litigation As Last Resort: Calcutta HC

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury has held that the clear intent of Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is to encourage parties to use litigation as a last resort and to resolve commercial disputes amicably, informally, cheaply and quickly under the process of mediation. Additionally, the court modified the interim …

2 months, 1 week ago

Mediators play crucial role in justice delivery, says Justice Khazi

The Hindu

Underlining the importance of meditation and arbitration in quick dispute settlement, Karnataka High Court judge J.M. She was addressing a gathering of legal professionals working in Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir district courts and the Kalaburagi Bench of the High Court at Kalaburagi District Court complex, after inaugurating a two-day training programme for mediators on Saturday. The event was jointly organised …

7 months ago

SC asks Omar Abdullah, his estranged wife Payal to go for mediation

Op India

The Supreme Court on Friday asked former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife to appear before the top court mediation centre at the top court in regard to settlement between the parties. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Omar Abdullah while Senior Advocate Shyam Diwan appeared for his estranged wife and both of them suggested …

1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A complete timeline of the journey leading to 'Pran Pratishtha'

New Indian Express

March 21, 2017: SC says Ayodhya issue is highly sensitive, should be resolved out of court. Other members were Justice SA Bobde, Justice NV Ramanna, Justice UU Lalit and Justice DY Chandrachud Jan 10, 2019: Justice Lalit recuses as he had represented Kalyan Singh, one of the accused in Babri demolition, as a lawyer Jan 25, 2019: The bench is …

2 years ago

1st IAMC India Mediation Day [April 16]

Live Law

The International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad is set to welcome you to the 1st India Mediation Day, which is being organized on April 16, 2023, in Hyderabad. This in-person event will be a first-of-its-kind mediation event bringing together global experts in mediation, as well as next-generation practitioners and mediation thought leaders of tomorrow. Confirmed dignitaries attending the event include …

2 years, 8 months ago

Mediation Bill: House panel recommends against compulsory mediation, role for judiciary

The Hindu

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, headed by veteran BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill, meant for institutionalisation of mediation and establishment of the Mediation Council of India. Sources in the panel confirmed after a meeting here on Monday that the members deliberated upon 20 key issues in the Bill, including the …

2 years, 9 months ago

Breaking The Mediation Monopoly-A Reply to Senior Advocate Sriram Panchu

Live Law

Mr Sriram Panchu and Mr Kannan need little introduction to the readers of these columns. The first sally On 13th June, writing in the Wire, Mr Panchu expressed his reservation about retired judges taking to mediation, claiming simplistically that "the latter issued commands while the former facilitates" and then proceeded in a patronizing tone to tell us that "we mediators …

2 years, 11 months ago

60 Cases Against Each Other in 41 Years: SC Asks Separated Couple to Go For Mediation

News 18

Amazed over the filing of 60 cases against each other by a separated couple in the last 41 years, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked them to go for mediation to settle the dispute, saying the ingenuity of lawyers has to be marked. If they do not see the court, they do not get the sleep,” a bench headed by …

3 years, 8 months ago

Nivaaran, Mediators of Supreme court of India, International Virtual Mediation Summer School

Live Law

The Mediators from the Supreme Court of India are hosting a 'Summer School on Mediation 2021', from 23rd July to 30th July, 5:00PM – 6:30PM IST/ 12:30PM - 2:00PM BST for Young Lawyers, Students etc. - Advantages and disadvantages of online mediation -Ethics and ethical issues in mediation Conclusion and Agreement in mediation - Negotiation skills needed for a mediator …

4 years, 3 months ago

Accused's Right Of Being Represented Through A Lawyer Is Referable To Fundamental Right To Life: Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court has observed that the right of being represented through a counsel is part of due process clause and is referable to the right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.Subedar and Buddhu were convicted in a murder case by the Trial Court. The Supreme Court has observed that the right of being represented through a …

4 years, 7 months ago

Lessons from mediating Ayodhya

The Hindu

On March 8 last year, the Supreme Court of India appointed a three-member Mediation Committee to attempt mediation in the Ayodhya Babri Masjid Ram Janambhumi dispute pending before the Court. Importantly, the Court breathed constitutional protection and longetivity to the Protection of Places of Worship Act, 1991, which protects all other places of worship of all religions from conversion; with …

5 years, 3 months ago

Breaking: SC To Consider Ayodhya Review Petitions Tomorrow

Live Law

Supreme Court's Constitution Bench will conduct in-chamber proceedings tomorrow at 1.40pm for a total of 18 review petitions against its November 9 judgment awarding the disputed land in Ayodhya to Hindu parties while directing 5 acres of land to be ordered to the Muslim side as compensation.The Bench will comprise of CJI SA Bobde, J DY Chandrachud, J Ashok Bhushan, …

5 years, 4 months ago

Disputes About Properties Which Are Not Subject Matter Of Litigation Can Be Settled In Mediation: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law

The Supreme Court has observed that Settlement Agreement which has become part of a Court's order is executable irrespective of the fact whether the Agreement is with respect to the properties which was/were the subject matter of the proceedings before the Court or not. The bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice MR Shah observed that, in the Mediation proceedings, …

5 years, 4 months ago

SC verdict on Ayodhya historic, has brought joy and relief to both communities: Sri Sri Ravishankar

India TV News

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar, who was part of a three-member mediation panel in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, on Saturday described the Supreme Court verdict on the matter as "historic" and said it has brought "joy and relief" to people of both the communities from a long-standing dispute. In an unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court on Saturday paved …

5 years, 4 months ago

India holds its breath with SC set to announce Ayodhya verdict today

Live Mint

New Delhi: The verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title case will be delivered on Saturday morning by Supreme Court Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, bringing to a close one of modern India’s longest-running Hindu-Muslim disputes. The Supreme Court website uploaded a notice late Friday evening saying the judgment will be delivered at 10.30 am in the Chief Justice’s court …

5 years, 4 months ago

Ayodhya case: CJI to meet senior UP officials Friday to review law and order

Live Mint

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will meet the chief secretary and director general of police of Uttar Pradesh on Friday to review the law and order situation in the state ahead of the verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title suit, likely next week. With the Chief Justice Gogoi demiting his office on 17 November, the verdict is …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties reject reports of settlement

India TV News

Muslim parties in the Ayodhya case on Friday expressed shock over reports suggesting that the Sunni Waqf Board was withdrawing from the case. Advocate Eijaz Maqbool, who represented key Muslim litigant M Siddiq in the Ayodhya land dispute, said all Muslim parties, except the Sunni Waqf Board, have rejected settlement as the main Hindu parties to the dispute were not …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties approach SC, reject mediation panel report

Op India

On October 16th 2019, a report was leaked to the media that contained some of the details of the mediation panel report that was submitted to the Supreme Court in a sealed cover. Now, Ejaz Maqbool, the lawyer of the Muslim parties has filed a plea in the Supreme Court categorically rejecting the reported recommendations made by the mediation panel …

5 years, 5 months ago

Muslim parties accuse Ayodhya mediation panel of leaking info, say no settlement reached

India Today

The Muslim parties in the Ayodhya land dispute has brought a fresh twist to the case on Friday morning and said that they are taken aback at the reports claiming that the Sunni Waqf Board is willing to withdraw its claim on the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi site. In a statement issued by lawyer Ejaz Maqbool, the Muslim parties has accused …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya hearing concludes: SC reserves judgment after 40 days; closed door meeting likely today on mediation panel report

Firstpost

Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved the judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case, concluding the 40-day-long marathon hearing. According to latest reports, the Supreme Court bench hearing the case will sit in chambers tomorrow and a closed door proceeding is likely on the cards to discuss the mediation panel report. #CJI declares matter has been reserved for judgment & instead …

5 years, 5 months ago

Daily Bulletin: SC likely to hold closed-door meeting on mediation panel report on Ayodhya row; P Chidambaram to be produced in court today in INX Media case; day's top stories

Firstpost

Here are today’s top stories: Ayodhya hearing concludes: SC likely to hold closed-door meeting today on mediation panel report; Maharashtra Assembly election 2019: Narendra Modi to address rallies in poll-bound Satara, Pune today; and more Ayodhya hearing concludes: SC likely to hold closed-door meeting today on mediation panel report Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved the judgment in the Ayodhya land …

5 years, 5 months ago

As Ayodhya awaits Ram Mandir verdict, here's the story of a Hawaii temple under construction since 1975

India Today

The 40-day marathon hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case ended on Wednesday and the Supreme Court is likely to deliver its verdict in November. The call for early construction of the Ram temple is not new and periodically groups associated with the movement have been transporting construction material to Ayodhya. If these demands are accepted and the Supreme Court …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya dispute: Report submitted by SC-appointed panel in sealed cover ‘sort of settlement’ between Hindu, Muslim parties, say sources

Firstpost

The Supreme Court-appointed mediation panel to resolve the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya is believed to have filed a report in the apex court on Wednesday in a sealed cover which sources said is a ‘sort of a settlement’ between the Hindu and the Muslim parties New Delhi: The Supreme Court-appointed mediation panel to resolve the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri …

5 years, 5 months ago

Breaking : After 40 Days Of Hearing, SC Reserves Judgment On Ayodhya-Babri Masjid Dispute

Live Law

The five judges bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment on the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid land dispute after a marathon hearing of forty days. The Court has given liberty to the parties to submit written submissions in three days on the moulding of final relief.This is the second longest hearing in the history of Supreme Court after the landmark …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya mediation panel files settlement document in Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Ayodhya mediation committee on October 16 filed a settlement document in the Supreme Court. The memorandum said the parties had suggested that the mediation could continue even as the Supreme Court continued to hear the Ayodhya dispute appeals. The Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, hearing the Ayodhya appeals, had announced the failure to reach a final …

5 years, 5 months ago

SC Will Conclude The Hearing Of Ayodhya Case Today

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it clear that it will conclude today the day-to-day hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case at Ayodhya, saying "enough is enough". A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that it is hearing the Ayodhya land dispute case for the last 39 days and no more …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: On 39th day of hearing, Supreme Court sees sharp exchanges between lawyers representing Hindu, Muslim sides

Firstpost

The SC saw sharp exchanges between the lawyers representing Hindu and Muslim parties during the proceedings in the politically sensitive Ayodhya dispute case. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday saw sharp exchanges between the lawyers representing Hindu and Muslim parties during the proceedings in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, who represents …

5 years, 5 months ago

SC hearing on Ayodhya dispute enters last leg, RSS calls 5-day all-pracharak meet in Haridwar

India Today

The Supreme Court hearing on the Ayodhya land dispute case has entered the final leg. In anticipation of an order within a month's time the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, which has spearheaded the Ram Janmabhoomi movement for decades and has kept construction of a Ram temple at Ayodhya as its top agenda, has called a meeting of every "pracharak" with all …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya Supreme Court hearing: Muslim counsel tears up new evidence of Ram Lalla birthplace

India Today

High drama unfolded during the Supreme Court hearing in the Ayodhya land dispute case on Wednesday when Rajeev Dhawan, counsel for the Muslim parties, tore apart a fresh piece of evidence that the Hindu parties tried to present on the final day of hearing. As senior advocate Vikas Singh, counsel for Hindu Mahasabha, sought permission to present a book in …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case hearing sees sharp exchanges between lawyers in Supreme Court

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Tuesday saw sharp exchanges between the lawyers representing Hindu and Muslim parties during the proceedings in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was hearing arguments of former Attorney General and senior advocate K Parasaran, appearing for a Hindu party. Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya hearing in Supreme Court: Muslim side to conclude arguments today as land dispute case enters last leg in apex court

Firstpost

The protracted hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya will enter into the crucial final leg on Monday New Delhi: The protracted hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya will enter into the crucial final leg on Monday when the Supreme Court resumes proceedings on the 38th day after the …

5 years, 5 months ago

SC takes up Ayodhya case after Dussehra break tomorrow, deadline nears

Hindustan Times

The protracted hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya will enter into the crucial final leg on Monday when the Supreme Court resumes proceedings on the 38th day after the week-long Dussehra break. The apex court had on August 6 commenced day-to-day proceedings in the case as the mediation proceedings initiated to find the amicable …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to wrap up hearing in Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute on 17 October

Firstpost

The Supreme Court said it would wrap up the hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya by 17 October. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it would wrap up the hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya by 17 October. A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: Ahead of 17 October deadline, Muslim group suggests gifting disputed land to Hindu side as 'gesture of goodwill'

Firstpost

A group of Muslim intellectuals, who call themselves, ‘Indian Muslims for Peace’, has called for an out of court settlement in the Ayodhya land dispute case With days left for the 17 October deadline for hearing arguments and completing submissions in the decades-old Ayodhya land dispute case, a group of Muslim intellectuals, who call themselves, ‘Indian Muslims for Peace’, has …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to wrap up hearing on Oct 17

India TV News

The Supreme Court Friday said it would wrap up the hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya by October 17. A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, on the conclusion of 37th day of the hearing, fixed the schedule for the final leg of the lengthy arguments. The bench said the Muslim …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case set to be second-longest hearing, SC sets new deadline

India Today

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya hearing: Mediation details leaked on Twitter, claims lawyer of Muslim parties

India Today

On the 37th day of the daily hearings in the Ayodhya dispute hearing at the Supreme Court, the Muslim parties claimed that details of the mediation process were leaked and not kept confidential. Rajiv Dhawan, who is representing the Muslim stakeholders in the Ayodhya land dispute argued in court that some of the issues that were discussed in the mediation …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya case: SC restrains Hindu side from placing fresh evidence

India TV News

The Supreme Court restrained a Hindu party from placing or relying on any material as new evidence in the Ayodhya land dispute case, saying it won't allow it at this stage of the hearing which entered the 36th day on Thursday. The bench, also comprising Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer, said it …

5 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya land dispute case: Ram Lalla counsel informs SC about unwillingness to participate in mediation proceedings

Firstpost

The top court said the hearing in the case was at the fag end and it also wanted the proceedings to be over by 18 October New Delhi: The counsel for deity ‘Ram Lalla’ told the Supreme Court on Monday that he did not want to participate in the mediation proceedings to amicably resolve the Ram-Janmabhoomi Babri Masjid land dispute …

5 years, 6 months ago

Won’t join mediation effort, Ram Lalla lawyer tells SC in Ayodhya case

Hindustan Times

Ram Lalla Virajman will not join a renewed effort to carry out parallel mediation proceedings to resolve the Ayodhya dispute, senior lawyer CS Vaidynathan who represents the infant deity Ram, told the Supreme Court’s five-judge bench on Monday. In course of the hearings last month, senior lawyer CS Vaidyanathan had underscored that there could not be joint possession of Lord …

5 years, 6 months ago

Hearing in Ayodhya land dispute case should close by Oct 18: CJI Ranjan Gogoi

India TV News

Hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case should strictly close by October 18, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi told the counsels of the Hindu and Muslim parties, adding that no extra day would be provided for the proceedings. A Constitution bench, comprising five judges headed by the Chief Justice, is holding daily hearings in the case in which the Hindu …

5 years, 6 months ago

SC to hear Ayodhya case for an hour more daily from Monday

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear the Ram Janmabhoomi Babri Masjid dispute case for an extra hour from next Monday to conclude the hearing before the October 18 deadline fixed by it. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, which was hearing the decades-old politically sensitive land dispute on 28th day, told the counsel for …

5 years, 6 months ago

Yogi Adityanath tells News18 he will 'follow' SC judgment in Ayodhya case, criticises Muslim parties for being 'stubborn' during mediation

Firstpost

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath weighed in on the politically sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case in an exclusive interview with Network18 group editor-in-chief Rahul Joshi and said that the apex court’s verdict after the conclusion of the daily hearings in October will be based on “facts and evidence”. The apex court took up the case for daily hearings in …

5 years, 6 months ago

Ayodhya case hearings to end by 18 October: SC's decision assumes significance as CJI Ranjan Gogoi to retire two days after likely verdict

Firstpost

With less than two months before Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is set to retire, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set a deadline for arguments in the protracted Ayodhya land dispute case and said that a verdict in the politically sensitive case is likely to be delivered on 15 November, two days before Gogoi’s date of retirement. The apex …

5 years, 6 months ago

Ayodhya: Supreme Court to end Babri Masjid row in 60 days

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the resumption of mediation sought by the Nirvani Akhara and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board for an amicable solution to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute while making it clear that the ongoing Ayodhya hearing, which is at an advanced stage, would continue till October 18. The five-judge constitution bench headed …

5 years, 6 months ago

Ayodhya land dispute case: SC sets deadline of 18 October to hear arguments, complete submissions

Firstpost

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, set an 18 October deadline for hearing arguments and completing submissions in the Ayodhya land dispute case. The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, set an 18 October deadline for hearing arguments and completing submissions in the decades-old Ayodhya land dispute case. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the counsels for both Hindu and Muslim parties in …

5 years, 6 months ago

Ayodhya mediation panel seeks to resume mediation process

Op India

The three-member mediation panel on Ayodhya has moved a memorandum seeking directions on a request for resumption for negotiations by the opposing parties themselves in the Ram Janambhoomi title suite. pic.twitter.com/JaTQmelbZq — TIMES NOW September 16, 2019 The Sunni Waqf Board and Nirmohi Akhara have reportedly expressed their willingness to continue with talks to amicably resolve the Ram Janambhoomi title …

5 years, 6 months ago

Ayodhya parties want talks to resume, mediation panel tells Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Ayodhya mediation committee on Monday filed a short memorandum informing the Supreme Court that parties across the Hindu-Muslim religious divide have approached it with a request to resume talks to amicably resolve the over 70-year-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute. The memorandum said the parties have suggested that the mediation could continue even as the Supreme Court continues to …

5 years, 7 months ago

Ayodhya title dispute: No hearing in SC as Constitution bench judge unavailable

The Hindu

The hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case could not take place in the Supreme Court on Monday due to unavailability of one of the five judges of the Constitution bench. The Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was scheduled to hear arguments of senior lawyer C.S. On Friday, Mr. Vaidyanathan had told the …

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Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Allahabad high court’s Sambhal mosque order

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea challenging the permission granted by the Allahabad high court to the Archaeological Survey of India to whitewash the Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal from the outside and install decorative lighting, provided no tampering was done to the structure. On Tuesday, his lawyer said the high court should not have issued any …

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HC extends stay on order directing FIR against ex-Sebi chief Buch, 5 others

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BJP Leader Moves Kerala High Court To Ban 'Empuraan', Says Film Can Incite Communal Violence

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After Opposition From Bar, Supreme Court Recalls Contempt Order Against Advocate & AoR

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Following the opposition from the members of the bar, the Supreme Court on Tuesday withdrew its order which held that two advocates prima facie committed contempt of court by filing a vexatious petition. Observing that the petition was vexatious and the filing of the same prima facie amounted to contempt of court, the bench initially directed the advocates in the …

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'Mediation Will Dominate Dispute Resolution By 2030' : Justice Sikri At The G.L. Sanghi Memorial Lecture 2025

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Sanghi Memorial Lecture 2025, held on March 28th at the Indian Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi, convened legal luminaries for a captivating exploration of the future of mediation in India. Sanghi, the event featured a memorial lecture by Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri, followed by an engaging panel discussion with Justice Manmohan, Justice Sikri, and Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi. Justice Sikri …

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SC refuses to entertain fresh plea against Places of Worship Act

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a fresh petition challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, observing that it would not allow multiple proceedings on the same issue. The order stated: “It would be open for the petitioner to file an application in the case already pending if there are new grounds.” Enacted by Parliament under the PV …

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Supreme Court Dismisses Tushar Gandhi's Plea Against Gujarat Govt's Sabarmati Redevelopment Project

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Calcutta HC lawyers may stop work to protest Delhi HC judge’s transfer

Hindustan Times

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Adequate Preparation Must To Expand Live Streaming Of Proceedings, Omnibus Directions Can Undermine Security Of Judicial Process: Delhi HC

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Observing that adequate preparation is a must for expansion of live streaming of court proceedings, the Delhi High Court has said that issuing omnibus directions in this regard can potentially undermine the quality, confidentiality and security of judicial processes. Justice Sachin Datta noted a coordinate bench ruling wherein it was noted that the Delhi High Court, on the administrative side, …

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Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Recovery Row | Allahabad High Court Bar Association Suspends Strike Till Inquiry Report Comes

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Invocation Of Section 9 & Section 11 Of Arbitration Act Does Not Constitute Parallel Proceedings: Bombay High Court

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: March 17, 2025 To March 24, 2025

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S.482 CrPC | Courts Duty Bound To Examine Overall Circumstances To Probe Malicious Intent In Criminal Cases: J&K High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that while exercising its inherent power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it is the duty of the Court to look beyond the mere allegations in an FIR or complaint and assess the attending circumstances to determine if the criminal proceedings have been initiated maliciously. Justice Dhar, …

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All Claims Which Are Not Part Of Resolution Plan Shall Stand Extinguished, No Person Entitled To Initiate Any Proceedings Over Such Claims: Bombay HC

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Madras HC issues guidelines to prevent police harassment on Rippling co-founder’s plea

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Madras HC issues guidelines to prevent police harassment on Rippling co-founder’s plea

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Bengaluru: The Madras high court has laid down a set of general guidelines to ensure that citizens are not harassed by the police under the guise of investigation, underscoring the need for procedural safeguards in criminal inquiries. The guidelines issued by the court aim to regulate police conduct and provide clear directions on how investigations should be conducted without infringing …

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'No Systematic Irregularities Proven': Patna HC Dismisses Pleas Challenging BPSC 70th Prelims, Allows Conduct Of Mains Examination

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The Patna High Court on Friday dismissed multiple petitions seeking the cancellation and re-examination of the integrated 70th Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Partha Sarathy, held that “After having gone through the records and having heard the learned counsel for the petitioners, we have found that though …

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Remarks against Shivaji-Sambhaji: Koratkar’s police remand extended till Mar 30

Hindustan Times

Arrested former journalist Prashant Koratkar was abused by a lawyer on Friday after being produced in a Kolhapur court, which extended his police remand till March 30. Earlier, Additional Sessions Judge DV Kashyap had granted him protection from arrest till March 1, following which Kolhapur police approached Bombay High Court seeking cancellation of this interim protection. Koratkar, who was booked …

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Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from the Delhi HC to the Allahabad HC

Op India

In a significant reshuffle within the judiciary, the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a notification regarding Justice Chandra Dhari Singh’s transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. This move follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which proposed Justice Singh’s repatriation to his parent High Court, Allahabad, in November 2024. During these sessions, …

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Gauhati HC Issues Notification Directing Subordinate Courts In Assam To Dispose Of Pending Execution Petitions In 6 Months

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The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday issued a notification directing all the Sub ordinate Courts of State of Assam to dispose of the pending execution petitions within a period of 6 months without fail, or else the concerned Presiding Officer would be answerable to the High Court. The Apex Court in the said order directed all the High Courts to …

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Quashing FIR On Perception Of Complainant's Non-Support To Prosecution Case Unjustified, Accused Can Seek Discharge Before Trial Court: J&K High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that merely quashing an FIR or complaint based on the perception that the complainant will not support the prosecution's case is not justified in law. the perception that since complainant therein had not supported the complaint, he would not support the case of prosecution and there would be no chance …

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Justice Yashwant Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, won’t get judicial work for now

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday notified the repatriation of justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court, acting on the Supreme Court collegium’s March 24 recommendation. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, decided to move justice Varma back to his parent high court, the Allahabad high court. After the …

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'Premature, Await In-House Inquiry' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Register FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma, former Delhi High Court Judge, over the alleged discovery of illicit cash at official premises. On March 21, the Chief Justice of India formed a three-member committee to probe the matter, following a report from Delhi High Court Chief …

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'Premature, Await In-House Inquiry' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Register FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

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Gujarat High Court Delivers Spilt Verdict On Temporary Bail Sought By Asaram Bapu In Rape Case

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The Gujarat High Court on Friday gave a spilt verdict on the temporary bail plea moved by Asaram Bapu who was convicted in a 2013 rape case by a sessions court in 2023 and is serving a life sentence. Notably, the Supreme Court had in January this year granted interim bail till March 31 to Asaram Bapu on medical grounds.When …

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Educational Service Tribunal Will Conduct Proceedings As Per Working Hours, CCTV & VC Facility To Be Set Up In 2 Months: State To Gujarat HC

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The State has assured the Gujarat High Court that the State Educational Institutions Service Tribunal shall conduct judicial proceedings strictly as per the daily working hours, and CCTV cameras as well as virtual hearing facility shall be made available within two months. The submission was made by the government pleader in a matter, where the parties had earlier raised concerns …

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'Judges Must Protect Freedom Of Speech Even If They Don't Like What Was Said' : Supreme Court Quashes Gujarat FIR Against Congress MP Over Poem

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The Supreme Court on Friday quashed an FIR registered by the Gujarat Police against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi over his Instagram post featuring a video clip with the poem “Ae khoon ke pyase baat suno” in the background. Courts must uphold rights even if they don't like what was expressed Seemingly criticising the Gujarat High Court for refusing …

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SC sets up fact-finding panel to probe Patiala MC poll ‘violations’

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has appointed a fact-finding commission under a former judge of Punjab and Haryana high court to inquire into allegations of procedural lapses, violation of norms and violence, during municipal polls in Patiala in December last. Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court bench of justice Surya Kant and justice NK Singh has appointed justice Nirmaljeet Kaur and …

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Allahabad Bar Association to boycott Justice Yashwant Varma's swearing-in

India Today

Strongly criticising the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court, the Bar Association president on Friday called it the "darkest day for India's judiciary" and announced they would boycott his swearing-in ceremony. The Allahabad High Court lawyers have been on strike since the next day, Friday being the fourth day of protest against the …

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Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

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Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

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Goa Land Row: Vishwajit Rane in the Firing Line Over TCP Act Controversy

The Hindu

Published : Mar 27, 2025 16:34 IST - 6 MINS READ A political storm is brewing in Goa over the transfer of land from no-development zones to settlement zones, with State Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane at its centre. After the Bombay High Court at Goa struck down Section 17 of the Town and Country Planning Act—Rane’s brainchild—on …

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The Specific Relief Amendment -Katta Sujatha Reddy - Judgment, Review, And Riddle

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In November 2024, the Supreme Court delivered its ruling in a review petition challenging its earlier decision in Katta Sujatha Reddy v. Siddamsetty Infra Projects Pvt. – The specific performance of a contract shall be enforced by the Court subject to provisions contained in sub-section of section 11, section 14 and section 16.” The High Court, while endorsing the Allahabad …

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Disciplinary Proceedings Can Be Held Pending Criminal Trial Unless Accused Is Prejudiced: Orissa High Court

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While ingeminating the position of law, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Savitri Ratho held, “It is, expedient that the disciplinary proceedings are conducted and completed as expeditiously as possible and the authority needs not to await the outcome of the decision of the investigating/prosecuting agency or Court trial.” The Orissa High Court has reiterated that …

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Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case: Supreme Court adjourns bail pleas of Surendra Gadling and Jyoti Jagtap

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned by two weeks, the hearing on the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling and activist Jyoti Jagtap arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. A bench of Justices M. M. Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal also deferred hearing on the petition filed by the National Investigation Agency challenging the bail granted to activist Mahesh Raut. …

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Calcutta High Court Issues Contempt Rule Against Lawyers Who Created Ruckus In Trial Court, Abused Judge & Evacuated Accused From Courtroom

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The Calcutta High Court has issued rule of contempt against six lawyers from Basirhat court who, in 2012, had allegedly created a ruckus inside the courtroom, abused the trial judge, intimidated the litigants and evacuated the accused from inside the courtroom under the garb of the agistation. A division bench of Justices Debangsu Basak and Md Shabbar Rashidi held: ".6 …

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Kerala High Court Condemns Panchayat For Continuing Third Round Of Litigation Over ₹50K, Points Litigation Cost Being Paid From Public Fund

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The Kerala High Court criticised a Grama Panchayat for engaging in third round of litigation over an amount of rupees fifty thousand. Court said, “Considering the fact that the costs of the litigation are being paid out of public funds, the Grama Panchayat should have been circumspect as to where to stop the litigation. Aggrieved by the order in the …

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In-house probe expedited, judge may depose today

Hindustan Times

The in-house inquiry into the controversy surrounding justice Yashwant Varma has been fast-tracked with an aim to wrap up proceedings within a week, according to people familiar with the matter, who added that justice Varma, in the eye of the storm following reported discovery of a large amount from his official residence in Delhi, is likely to meet the committee …

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SC turns down urgent mention of plea for FIR on Justice Varma case

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday refused an urgent mentioning of a petition seeking the registration of a first information report and an investigation into the discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma. A Delhi Police team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police arrives at the residence of Delhi High Court …

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Pay Rs 25,000 arrears or face dismissal of divorce petition, court tells man

India Today

The Bombay High Court has quashed an order of the Sangli Civil Court and ruled that a husband's divorce petition will be dismissed if he fails to clear Rs 25,000 in maintenance arrears by June 30, 2025. The order came while hearing a petition filed by the man's wife, challenging the Sangli court's rejection of her plea to strike out …

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Will maintain status quo on decision to allot public land at Hubballi to Congress, State govt. assures Karnataka High Court

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Will maintain status quo on decision to allot public land at Hubballi to Congress, State govt. assures Karnataka High Court

The Hindu

The State government on Wednesday gave an undertaking to the court that it will maintain status quo till April 21 on its decision to allot 2,988.29 sq.m of land belonging Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation to the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee in violation of the norms for allotting public lands. Aravind, indicated that the court is inclined to pass an interim order …

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Lawyer's 'tamasha going on' remark irks MP HC; 'disgraceful and contemptuous'

Hindustan Times

Jabalpur, A single-judge bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken umbrage to a lawyer's "tamasha going on in court" comment during a bail application hearing and referred the issue of "disgraceful and contemptuous remarks" to the Chief Justice for consideration. Lawyer's 'tamasha going on' remark irks MP HC; 'disgraceful and contemptuous' Advocate P C Paliwal, representing the appellants, …

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‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait

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‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait

Hindustan Times

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh high court at Jabalpur has flagged a lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Suresh Kumar Kait, underlining that the lawyer made “disgraceful and contemptuous remarks” during court proceedings on March 22. Justice Anuradha Shukla said the lawyer made “disgraceful and contemptuous remarks” during court proceedings on March 22 In a brief order, justice Anuradha Shukla recorded lawyer …

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Supreme Court Asks Members Of MP District Bar Association To File Unconditional Apology For Lawyers' Strike

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The Supreme Court today directed the senior members of the Seoni District Bar Association in Madhya Pradesh to file an unconditional apology for calling for a lawyers' strike in March 2024 in relation to allotment of court complex land without consulting the Association. The bench CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the challenge to the Madhya Pradesh …

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Delhi HC permits jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament ‘in-custody’

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court has accepted the plea of jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid, seeking to attend Parliament ‘in custody’ from March 26 to April 4, under a set of strict conditions. Though it was not Mr Rashid’s case that he has a “statutory or constitutional right” to attend the Parliament Session since he …

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SC Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Two Advocates As Judges Of Allahabad HC

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The Supreme Court Collegium on March 25 recommended the elevation of two advocates as judges of the Allahabad High Court. The Collegium, in its resolution, recommended the names of Shri Amitabh Kumar Rai and Shri Rajiv Lochan Shukla to be appointed as Allahabad High Court JudgesThe official statement issued by the Collegium reads : The Supreme Court Collegium in its …

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SC stays Allahabad HC observations on rape, terms its approach 'insensitive', ' inhuman'

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Coming down hard on the Allahabad High Court's observations that mere grabbing of breast and pulling the string of a 'pyjama' do not amount to offence of rape, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed them and said they depicted "total insensitiveness" and an "inhuman approach". SC stays Allahabad HC observations on rape, terms its approach 'insensitive', ' inhuman' …

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Supreme Court To Hear Bihar Judge's Plea To Quash FIR Over Death Of Home Guard

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The Supreme Court today orally remarked that it will hear the parties in a matter where the petitioner, a District & Sessions Court Judge in Bihar, and his wife are accused of killing a home guard deployed in their official residence after he refused to perform the household chores. The FIR was registered in 2022 for the death of home …

Supreme Court Bihar Court Judge Fir His Wife Guard

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‘Cash’ find at Delhi High Court judge’s residence: Supreme Court to list plea to file FIR

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said the Supreme Court will list a writ petition seeking a direction to the police to register a first information report and probe allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of the High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, when a fire broke out on the night …

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SC stays “insensitive, inhuman” Allahabad HC judgment on attempt to rape

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SC stays “insensitive, inhuman” Allahabad HC judgment on attempt to rape

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the controversial March 17 judgment of the Allahabad high court regarding what constitutes an attempt to rape, condemning the ruling as “insensitive and inhuman” and directing the high court chief justice to take “appropriate steps” against the judge responsible. A bench comprising justices Bhushan R Gavai and AG Masih came down heavily on the …

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SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday refused an urgent mentioning of a petition seeking the registration of a first information report and an investigation into the reported discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma. “The Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any judicial …

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Bombay HC Asks Bar Council To Clarify Stand On Complaints Filed Against Advocates For Appearing For Their Client, Calls It 'Serious & Larger Issue'

Live Law

While noting that a mother and son duo had filed a complaint against an advocate who was representing their daughter/sister in her matrimonial dispute, the Bombay High Court recently ordered the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa to clarify its stance on the issue of litigants unnecessarily filing complaints against advocates and impleading them as respondents in writ petitions. We …

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