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Kathua terror attack: Lawyers in Jammu protest against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism
Five army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed, and as many were injured on Monday when heavily armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling party in the remote Machedi area. Raising anti-Pakistan slogans and chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," lawyers led by Jammu Bar Association president and senior advocate Vikram Sharma took out a protest rally in the high court complex.
Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi HC reserves order on Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest
The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal, who sought to have his arrest by the Delhi Police declared illegal. The decision came after Justice Neena Bansal Krishna heard arguments from both sides.
Chinese involvement in Hindenburg report? Senior lawyer Jethmalani's claim turns Adani saga into a spy thriller
Adani Hindenburg row: Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has alleged that a businessman with ties to China commissioned a report by Hindenburg Research, resulting in a significant decline in Adani Group shares in January 2023. Jethmalani claimed that Chinese spy Anla Cheng and her husband Mark Kingdon hired Hindenburg and used Kotak Mahindra Investments Limited to establish a trading account for short-selling Adani shares. This move, according to Jethmalani, led to substantial profits for them while causing financial harm to numerous Indian retail investors.
The team set to govern Britain under new PM Starmer
Keir Starmer leads Labour to victory in the 2024 election, forming a new government with key appointments like Angela Rayner as Deputy PM and Rachel Reeves as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The team aims to implement strategic policies for the country.
Apple ex-lawyer ordered to pay $1.15 million SEC fine for insider trading
Former Apple lawyer Gene Levoff fined $1.15 million for insider trading. Levoff traded on nonpublic information from the iPhone maker. The fines were imposed by a U.S. District Judge.
Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another
A federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump granted the defense's request for a hearing to determine if prosecutors improperly breached attorney-client privilege. However, the judge denied a request for a hearing on a separate claim that the Justice Department had submitted false or misleading information for a search warrant at Trump’s Florida estate.
Madras HC tells lawyers to pay stipend of Rs 20,000 to junior advocates
The Madras High Court has directed the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to issue guidelines for advocates to pay a minimum stipend of Rs 20,000 per month to junior advocates in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai. It also ordered a minimum of Rs 15,000 stipend for other areas. The court also addressed the enforcement of the Advocates Welfare Fund Scheme, with a petitioner seeking compensation and the state government's response required by June 22, 2024.
Amit Malviya to file criminal defamation case against lawyer Santanu Sinha over 'slanderous' remark
Kolkata-based lawyer Santanu Sinha, who was served a legal notice for making "false and defamatory allegations" against Malviya, on Tuesday claimed that his statements were "misinterpreted". Sinha also said he will not withdraw the post but expressed "heartfelt sorrow" if it hurt Malviya.
Kapil Sibal to contest polls for SC Bar Association president's post
Kapil Sibal, a Harvard Law School graduate and former additional solicitor general of India, is running for the position of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president in the upcoming elections on May 16. With three prior terms as SCBA president between 1995 and 2002, Sibal brings experience to the table. The SCBA elections are set for May 16, with the results announced on May 19. Current SCBA president Adish Aggarwala holds office until the new president is elected.
Can't devise policy in middle of polls, trust ECI to take action: Delhi HC on deepfake videos
The Delhi High Court declined to intervene in the issue of deepfake technologies being used in the Lok Sabha poll campaign, trusting the Election Commission of India (ECI) to handle it. The court directed a lawyers' organization to present its plea to the ECI, urging the formulation of guidelines to prevent the misuse of deepfake videos. It instructed the ECI to decide on the representation by May 6.
Politics a new challenge, confident of victory: Lawyer-turned-politician Ujjwal Nikam
Renowned lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, BJP candidate, embraces politics as a challenge, aims to implement party manifesto, strengthen democracy's faith, and amend extradition laws. Confident about Mumbai North Central seat. Opponent Varsha Gaikwad is a senior politician.
Plea in Delhi HC against circulation of deepfake videos during LS polls
A plea has been filed against the circulation of deepfake videos during the Lok Sabha elections in the Delhi High Court. The lawyers' body is seeking directions from the Election Commission of India to stop the circulation of such videos. The court will list the matter for hearing on Thursday if the petition is in order.
An ageless beauty queen! 60 yr-old Argentinian lawyer makes history, gets crowned as Miss Buenos Aires 2024
Alejandra Rodríguez Miss Universe: Alejandra Rodriguez, hailing from La Plata, is both a journalist and a lawyer. In an interview with the Argentinian publication El Trece, she disclosed her transition from journalism to law. After pursuing studies in law, she furthered her career as a legal advisor for a hospital.
Nothing in excess of Rs 600 can be charged for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: SC
Reserving the judgement on as many as 10 petitions, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala referred to Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961 and said the fee for a law graduate to be enrolled as a lawyer is Rs 600 and Parliament alone can increase it by amending the law.
Delhi excise case: ED acting as 'persecuting agency', K Kavitha's lawyer tells court
K Kavitha's counsel accuses ED of bias, seeking bail for her amidst 'scam' allegations. Singhvi highlights unfair treatment, court proceedings, and the need for relief, facing opposition from ED in a complex legal battle.
BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad backs letter by 600 lawyers to CJI against 'group trying to influence verdicts'
"...It is indeed saddening that some people, including those who are close to the Congress establishment, have always taken a very grim view at times about judiciary, depending upon what kind of judgments have come. These are the people who at one time talked of committed judiciary. These are people who at one time hailed the supersession of judges by the Congress government in the 1970s...Indian judiciary is an extraordinary institution. We are very proud of it," the BJP MP said.
PM backs letter by 600 lawyers to CJI against 'group trying to influence verdicts'
A letter signed by 600 senior advocates, including prominent names, alleging pressure on the judiciary to influence outcomes involving political figures and corruption sparked controversy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported the lawyers, calling it "vintage Congress culture," while the opposition accused him of being involved in the effort to "give legal guarantee to corruption." The letter expressed concern over attempts to discredit the judiciary with false narratives and attacks on judges' honor, claiming it undermines public trust in the courts and the democratic fabric.
To browbeat, bully others is vintage Congress culture: PM Modi on lawyers' letter to CJI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is a "vintage Congress culture" to browbeat and bully others, remarks that came in reaction to more than 600 lawyers writing to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts. "To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture.
Fali S Nariman: Jurist who enriched India's laws in many ways passes away
In a career spanning more than 75 years, Nariman was involved in several landmark cases, including the Bhopal gas tragedy case where he represented American chemicals company Union Carbide. In 1975, soon after the declaration of Emergency, he resigned as additional solicitor general of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was pained at Nariman's death. In a post on microblogging platform X, Modi termed him as one of the "most outstanding legal minds and intellectuals".
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