Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils
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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils

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Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 519 : AIR 2024 SC 5338 Expunging of adverse judicial remarks against an advocate - The Supreme Court set aside interim orders passed by the High Court to the extent they contained adverse remarks against the appellant, a practicing advocate. Baidya Nath Choudhary v. Dr. Sree Surendra Kumar Singh, 2024 LiveLaw 645 Supreme Court allows all final year law students to appear in the All India Bar Exam 2024. Nilay Rai v. Bar Council of India, 2024 LiveLaw 734 Supreme Court urges advocates not to file baseless petitions, flags outrageous averments in family law cases. Pintu Madanmohan Mondal v. State of West Bengal, 2024 LiveLaw 850 Supreme Court directs minimum 1/3rd women's reservation in Supreme Court Bar Association posts from 2024 elections.

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Approach Supreme Court to seek reservation of posts for women lawyers in governing council of Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court
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Approach Supreme Court to seek reservation of posts for women lawyers in governing council of Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday dismissed petitions seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in various posts of the governing council and the executive committee of the Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru. The High Court said that it has no power in law to issue such a direction in the absence of a bylaw in AAB providing reservation for women advocates, …

Karnataka HC Declines Plea For Women Reservation In Governing Council Of Advocates' Association Bengaluru, Says Only SC Can Pass Such Order
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Karnataka HC Declines Plea For Women Reservation In Governing Council Of Advocates' Association Bengaluru, Says Only SC Can Pass Such Order

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The Karnataka High Court today orally expressed support towards reservation of seats for women in the Governing Council of Advocates' Association Bengaluru. Justice R Devdas however declined a plea moved by the women members of the Bar Association and Federation of Women Lawyers in this regard, stating that only the Supreme Court can pass such orders. At this juncture, Senior …

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges
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Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

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The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024 [Citations: 490 - 532]
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Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024 [Citations: 490 - 532]

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Citation 2024 LiveLaw 490 to 2024 LiveLaw 532 Nominal Index Union of India & Others AND Government of Karnataka & Others. The fact that the deceased was travelling in the train is not in dispute, but only mistakenly he traveled beyond destiny and also the Apex Court in the Prabhakaran's case also held that principles of strict liability applies, the …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 30, 2024 To January 05, 2025
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 30, 2024 To January 05, 2025

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Index Citations Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust and Ors v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Pratapsinh Maharaj Bhonsle and Another, Arising out of SLP No.18977 of 2016) Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1041 The Supreme Court set aside an order passed by the High Court of Bombay dated April 26, 2016. The bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 30, 2024 - January 05, 2025
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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 30, 2024 - January 05, 2025

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Nominal Index The Kerala State -Ex-Services League State Committee, Thiruvananthapuram v. Commissioner of Central Excise Customs and Service Tax, Trivandrum, 2024 LiveLaw 827 S. Safeer v. Cochin Port Trust, 2024 LiveLaw 828 Alan Benny v Bar Council of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 1 Mrs. Suma Sunilkumar v. The State Medical Officer, 2025 LiveLaw 2 Judgments/ Orders This Week Charitable …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024
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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024

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

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024
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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024

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

Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Gurcharan Singh and others v. State of Punjab and another 2024 LiveLaw 387Punjab State and others v. XXXX 2024 LiveLaw 388DILJIT KAUR v. STATE OF PUNJAB 2024 LiveLaw 389Raj Kumar Arora v. Central Information Commission and others 2024 LiveLaw 390ANGURI DEVI v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 LiveLaw 391XXXX v. State of Punjab 2024. 2024 LiveLaw 419 …

Madras High Court Monthly Digest - December 2024
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Madras High Court Monthly Digest - December 2024

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 465 To 2024 LiveLaw 492 NOMINAL INDEX Chandru and Others v. State, 2024 LiveLaw 465 R Thamaraiselvan v. Government of India, 2024 LiveLaw 466 Sathish and Another v Food Safety Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 467 Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre v The National Medical Commission, 2024 LiveLaw 468 Mohamed Asaruthin v State of Tamil Nadu, …

Bar Council Of India Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Enhancement Of Enrollment Fees To Rs.25,000
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Bar Council Of India Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Enhancement Of Enrollment Fees To Rs.25,000

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The Bar Council of India has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking directions to enhance the enrollment fee, which is presently capped at Rs 750 by virtue of a judgment, to Rs 25,000.The application has been filed in the case Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, in which the Supreme Court, by its judgment in July 2024, held …

Rajasthan High Court Annual Digest 2024 [PART I]
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Rajasthan High Court Annual Digest 2024 [PART I]

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 1 To 2024 LiveLaw 232 Orders/Judgments January 2024 Writ Petition Against Charge-Sheet Not Maintainable Unless Issued By Authority Not Competent To Initiate Disciplinary Action: Rajasthan HC Title: Laxman Singh Gurjar v. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation & 2 Ors. Title: Shiv Kumar Khandelwal vs State of Rajasthan & Ors Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 80 A single judge bench …

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
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Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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Director of the company not responsible for its day-to-day affairs cannot be held liable for dishonour of cheque. Prem Raj v. Poonamma Menon, 2024 LiveLaw 272 : 6 SCC 143 Section 138 – Dishonouring of cheque – Held, existence of any “enforceable debt or other liability” not found. Raj Reddy Kallem v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 336 Section 147 …

Karnataka High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]
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Karnataka High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

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Citation No: 2024 LiveLaw 1 to Citation No: 2024 LiveLaw 260 Judgments/Orders Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charge On False Promise To Marry But Orders Accused To Maintain Child Born From 'Consensual' Relationship Case Title: Raghvendraraddi Shivaraddi Naduvinamani AND State of Karnataka Case No: Criminal Petition No 100721 of 2023. A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 16, 2024 To December 22, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 16, 2024 To December 22, 2024

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Index Citations New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Velu & Anr. The court reduced the death sentence of the accused to a sentence of imprisonment for 25 years as “the present is not a case where it can be said that the possibility of reformation is completely ruled out.” Case Details: Ayub Khan v. State of Rajasthan Citation: 2024 LiveLaw …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 16 - December 22, 2024
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Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 16 - December 22, 2024

Live Law  

Citation 2024 LiveLaw 513 to 2024 LiveLaw 525 Nominal Index: Satish Jarkiholi AND Dilip Kumar. Earlier, the court had while issuing notice to the respondents said, “There shall be an interim order of stay of all further proceedings in C.C.No.238/2024, qua the petitioners, till the next date of hearing” Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against BJP State President BY Vijayendra …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars
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BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

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In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation
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SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday raised eyebrows over a woman lawyer engaging a male advocate to argue her petition for a 33% reservation for women in Gujarat bar associations. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned why the petitioner, advocate Meena A Jagtap, chose to “ride on the shoulder” of a male lawyer rather than arguing the …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations: 454 - 489]
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Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations: 454 - 489]

Live Law  

Citation 2024 LiveLaw 454 to 2024 LiveLaw 489 Nominal Index: Mahantesh S Nagur AND State of Karnataka & ANR. Therefore, it is very clear that even if the child is ordered to be tried as an adult, as provided under Section 18 of the Act of 2015, for the purpose of his bail application, Section 12 of the Act of …

Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024
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Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 328 To 2024 LiveLaw 377 NOMINAL INDEX Jakir Khan v State of Rajasthan & Anr. Title: Banwari Lal Kushwah v State of Rajasthan Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 334 Rajasthan High Court allowed the bail application of an accused charged under Sections 420 and 406 IPC, on grounds of Section 480 BNSS, since the trial did not conclude within …

Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Stand Of State Bar Body, BCI In Plea Against "Exorbitant Fee" Of ₹500 For Verifying Certificate Of Practice
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Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Stand Of State Bar Body, BCI In Plea Against "Exorbitant Fee" Of ₹500 For Verifying Certificate Of Practice

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the Bar Council of India as well as State Bar Council in Kurnool Bar Association's plea challenging the state bar body's circular mandating payment of an "exorbitant fee of Rs 500" for verification/renewal of Certificate of Practice. The petitioner bar association has contended that following the corresponding notice issued …

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

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

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 02 - December 08, 2024
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Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 02 - December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Citation 2024 LiveLaw 490 to 2024 LiveLaw 500 Nominal Index: Union of India & Others AND Government of Karnataka & Others. 2024 LiveLaw 500 Judgments/Orders Karnataka High Court Sets Aside NGT's ₹2.94 Crore Fine Imposed On Indian Army's Training Unit For Polluting Ulsoor Lake Case Title: Union of India & Others AND Government of Karnataka & Others Case No: WRIT …

Bombay High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024
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Bombay High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024

Live Law  

CITATIONS: 2024 LiveLaw 568 to 2024 LiveLaw 616: Nominal Index: Sharad vs. Not Allowing Daughter-In-Law To Watch TV, Meet Neighbours, Go To Temple Alone & Making Her Sleep On Carpet Is Not Cruelty: Bombay High Court Case title: X v/s State of Maharashtra Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 578 Quashing a 20-year-old order convicting a man and his family for cruelty towards …

Madras High Court Monthly Digest - November 2024
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Madras High Court Monthly Digest - November 2024

Live Law  

CITATION: 2024 LiveLaw 415 to 2024 LiveLaw 464 NOMINAL INDEX M.Palanisamy v The Director of Town Panchayats, 2024 LiveLaw 415 Aunestraja v The State and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 416 B Vidyasagar v The Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 417 M/s Jaiswal Products v State of Tamil Nadu, 2024 LiveLaw 418 The Union of India v The Registrar, …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024
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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Nabha Power Ltd and another v. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 861 The Supreme Court held that a press release issued by the Government of India about certain changes in the mega power policy did not constitute 'law' and 'change in law' in terms …

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

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

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 1, 2024
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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 1, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 451 To 2024 LiveLaw 464 NOMINAL INDEX D.Devasahayam v Central Bureau of Investigation, 2024 LiveLaw 451 P Venkatesan v The Superintendent of Police and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 452 Dhanaraj v The Inspector of Police, 2024 LiveLaw 453 Jebaraj @ Jeyaraj v The State of Tamil Nadu, 2024 LiveLaw 454 Piyush Sethia v The District Collector and Others, …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024
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Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 481 To 2024 LiveLaw 489 Nominal Index: Krishnappa M T & ANR AND State of Karnataka & ANR. No Bail U/S 479 BNSS On Completing Half Or 1/3rd Sentence If Accused Booked In Multiple Cases: Karnataka High Court Case Title: K Ramakrishna AND Assistant Director Case No: CRIMINAL PETITION NO.9930/2024 Citation No: 2024 LiveLaw 483 The Karnataka …

Lawyers’ union demands posting of permanent judge for Pudukkottai Special Court
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Lawyers’ union demands posting of permanent judge for Pudukkottai Special Court

The Hindu  

The All India Lawyers’ Union has called for immediate appointment of a permanent judge to the special court for the exclusive trial of cases registered under SC/ST Act, citing a backlog of cases because of the absence of a permanent judge for a long time. This demand was made during AILU’s Tamil Nadu State Committee meeting held on Saturday. Other …

6K Law Graduates Awaiting Enrolment: Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State Bar Council To Enrol Them Provisionally Within Two-Weeks
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6K Law Graduates Awaiting Enrolment: Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State Bar Council To Enrol Them Provisionally Within Two-Weeks

Live Law  

In what comes as a relief to around six thousand law graduates, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the State Bar Council to provisionally enrol lawyers within a two-week time, subject to the verification to be done by the Council. Uske baad isme poore nahi the nomination forms toh uski scrutiny karke uski jaanch karke jitney bhi completed …

Advocates' Enrolment Will Be Done As Soon As Verification Of Applications Is Complete: Says Madhya Pradesh Bar Council, HC Seeks Instructions
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Advocates' Enrolment Will Be Done As Soon As Verification Of Applications Is Complete: Says Madhya Pradesh Bar Council, HC Seeks Instructions

Live Law  

The Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday orally questioned the State Bar Council for "unnecessary delay" in enrolment of lawyers since the last four months. During the hearing the court asked the State Bar Council to "take instructions" in the matter and inform the court regarding the same on Wednesday as to whether the enrolments are …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 18, 2024 To November 24, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 18, 2024 To November 24, 2024

Live Law  

Citation Prem Lal Anand and Ors. Case Details: State of Haryana v. Amin Lal through Legal Representatives Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 900 The Supreme Court reiterated that the State cannot claim adverse possession over the property of private citizens. Case Details: Sonu Agnihotri v. Chandra Shekhar and others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 910 While expunging from a judgment of the Delhi High …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Notification Reconstituting State Bar Council Committees, Says It Violates Council's Election Rules
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Notification Reconstituting State Bar Council Committees, Says It Violates Council's Election Rules

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed an October 28 notification issued by Chairman and Vice Chairman of State Bar Council to reconstitute committees of the Council, observing that the same was in violation of the State Bar Council Rules. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar allowed the petition filed by Rajanna R and others who are elected members of the State Bar Council …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

DHCBA Women Reservation | Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Lawyer's Comment On Women Representation In Bench
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DHCBA Women Reservation | Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Lawyer's Comment On Women Representation In Bench

Live Law  

While hearing pleas seeking reservation for women lawyers in the Delhi High Court Bar Association, the Supreme Court today expressed serious displeasure at a counsel's comment regarding women representation in the Court's Bench. Notably, the counsel submitted that there are only 22% women lawyers in the Delhi High Court Bar, but they are seeking more than 33% reservation. Notably, the …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11 - November 17, 2024
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Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11 - November 17, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 464 To 2024 LiveLaw 471 Nominal Index: B C Hanumantharaju AND Kavyashree & ANR. A single judge bench of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav said “The appellate authority despite the absence of specific provision for granting of interim order would have the power to consider the interim application.” Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea To Transfer Probe In …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 4, 2024 To November 10, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 4, 2024 To November 10, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd v. Kamarajar Port Limited, Civil Appeal No 12097 of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 852 The Supreme Court disapproved of a High Court's decision to exempt a government entity from depositing other amounts in addition to the arbitral award amount as a …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 4, 2024 To November 10, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 4, 2024 To November 10, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd v. Kamarajar Port Limited, Civil Appeal No 12097 of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 852 The Supreme Court disapproved of a High Court's decision to exempt a government entity from depositing other amounts in addition to the arbitral award amount as a …

Supreme Court Disposes Of Petition Challenging Enrolment Fees Of UP Bar Council In Light Of Its Recent Decision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Disposes Of Petition Challenging Enrolment Fees Of UP Bar Council In Light Of Its Recent Decision

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today disposed of a petition filed by a law graduate, challenging the enrollment fee charged by the Uttar Pradesh State Bar Council, in light of its July 30, 2024 decision wherein it was observed that the enrolment fee cannot exceed Rs.750 for advocates belonging to the general category and Rs.125 for advocates belonging to SC/ST categories as …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law  

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 687 Section 401 - Under Section 401 Cr.P.C., the High Court lacks the authority to convert an acquittal into a conviction in revision proceedings. Omkar Ramchandra …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law  

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 687 Section 401 - Under Section 401 Cr.P.C., the High Court lacks the authority to convert an acquittal into a conviction in revision proceedings. Omkar Ramchandra …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Orders Women's Reservation In Delhi High Court Bar Association Posts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Orders Women's Reservation In Delhi High Court Bar Association Posts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today ordered that there should be women's reservation for posts in the Delhi High Court Bar Association. Yesterday, it had asked the Delhi High Court Bar Association to consider reserving post of Vice-President for women lawyers in the upcoming elections. Bar Council of Delhi, Delhi High Court Bar Association and all District Bar Associations. Specifically seeking directions …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: August 2024
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Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: August 2024

Live Law  

Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during August 2024. Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice On Bibhav Kumar's Bail Plea Case Title: BIBHAV KUMAR Versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI, SLP No. S. 106 Evidence Act | Accused Can't Be Asked To Discharge Burden Of Proof When Prima Facie Case Wasn't Established By …

Supreme Court Calls For Reform Proposals From Bar Associations & Bar Councils On Advocates' Bodies' Functioning
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Calls For Reform Proposals From Bar Associations & Bar Councils On Advocates' Bodies' Functioning

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stressed the need to come up with guidelines or parameters that can be enforced for Bar Associations across the country. It also suggested that one day each can be fixed for the District, High Courts and Supreme Court bar associations. When Senior Advocate Sirajuddin pointed out that in Tamil Nadu a person, having 23 criminal cases …

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: July 29 - August 4, 2024
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Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: July 29 - August 4, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 344 To 2024 LiveLaw 352 Nominal Index: Tavaragi Rajashekhar Shiva Prasad AND State of Karnataka. 2024 LiveLaw 352 Judgments/Orders Party Not Required To Appear Before Police If Summons U/S 35 BNSS Does Not Contain Crime Number, Details Of Offence Alleged: Karnataka HC Case Title: Tavaragi Rajashekhar Shiva Prasad AND State of Karnataka Case No: WRIT PETITION No.15125 …

Legally Speaking | Making the legal profession more accessible for the marginalised
5 months ago

Legally Speaking | Making the legal profession more accessible for the marginalised

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on July 30 ruled that state bar councils cannot charge exorbitant enrolment fees. Last year, while upholding the validity of the All-India Bar Exam in Bar Council of India v. Bonnie Foi Law College and Ors, the Supreme Court remarked on the varying enrolment fees charged by different states. The Court noted: “The structure of the Indian …

Supreme Court judgment backs validity of Tamil Nadu’s Arunthathiyar quota law
5 months ago

Supreme Court judgment backs validity of Tamil Nadu’s Arunthathiyar quota law

The Hindu  

A majority judgment of the Supreme Court on Thursday has backed the constitutional validity of a Tamil Nadu law that offered preferential treatment among the Scheduled Castes to socially and educationally backward Arunthathiyars. The Tamil Nadu State Legislature had enacted the Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyars Reservation Act, 2009, to provide the Arunthathiyars reservation in appointments or posts in State services on …

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