Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL seeking directions to quash license issued by Respondent

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to quash the General License issued by the Respondent – 7 (Panchayat Development Officer , Ryapte Gram Panchayat…

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Delhi Excise Policy case: Supreme Court adjourns hearing on bail plea of Satyendar Jain, interim relief to continue

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on the bail petition of former Delhi Cabinet Minister Satyendar Jain, arrested for his alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor policy case. The…

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World Cup final: J&K court grants interim bail to students accused of raising pro-Pakistan slogans

The Jammu and Kashmir court has granted interim bail to the Kashmiri students who have been booked under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The students were booked…

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Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on jailed Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s mother travel to Yemen, denies 10-year-old daughter to go along

The Delhi High Court during an urgent hearing on Saturday sought Centre’s response regarding the grant of permission for the petitioner and other family members to travel to Yemen to…

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Supreme Court says AoRs have higher responsibility, cannot be reduced to signing authority without responsibility

The Supreme Court has observed that if the Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) wereallowed simply sign off on petitions drafted by other lawyers and not held accountable for the contents of the petition,…

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Chief Justices Roundtable adopts New Delhi Principles to ensure equal access to justice for all in the Global South

The 1st Regional Conference on Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South concluded this Tuesday. The Conference witnessed the participation of over 191 participants from…

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