In a recent address at the International Lawyers’ Conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the pivotal role of the judiciary in the development of a nation. He stated, “Indian judiciary has always upheld the rule of law…India now needs a strong and independent judiciary. I hope that during this conference all nations will be inspired […]
Supreme Court Advocates for Fair Media Reporting: New Guidelines on Police-Journalist Interactions on the Horizon The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment, has raised concerns over the phenomenon of “media trials,” emphasizing their potential to result in a “deflection of cause of justice.” In light of these concerns, the apex court has directed […]
Nagaland Assembly Stands Firm Against Uniform Civil Code, Citing Unique Constitutional Protections On Monday, the Nagaland Assembly expressed its unanimous opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the implementation of the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act. The Assembly adopted a resolution to exempt the state from the UCC, with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressing […]
Supreme Court Affirms: Article 20(1) Doesn’t Restrict Retrospective Application of Procedural Changes in Criminal Trials In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified that procedural changes in criminal trials, introduced after an offence is committed, are not barred from retrospective application by Article 20(1) of the Constitution. This article prohibits the imposition of ex […]
The Indian judiciary, known for its dynamic interpretations and clarifications, has recently shed light on the intricate facets of service law. These pivotal judgments, which encompass areas such as appointments, pensions, and disciplinary proceedings, serve as guiding beacons, setting new precedents and elucidating existing ambiguities. In the realm of public appointments, the Supreme Court’s judgment […]
India and Singapore Supreme Courts Ink MoU for Enhanced Judicial Cooperation In a significant move to bolster judicial ties, the Supreme Courts of India and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster judicial cooperation between the two nations. The landmark agreement was signed during an official visit to Singapore by the Chief […]
Central Government Forms High-Level Committee to Delve into ‘One Nation, One Election’ Concept The Central Government has recently announced the formation of a ‘High Level Committee’ (HLC) to scrutinize the ‘one nation, one election’ concept. This idea revolves around the simultaneous conduct of elections for the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies. The […]
India’s “One Nation, One Election” Proposal: A Comprehensive Analysis In a significant political move, the Central government of India recently established a panel, spearheaded by former President Ram Nath Kovind, to delve into the feasibility of the ‘one nation, one election’ (ONOE) initiative. The core objective of this proposal is to synchronize the Lok Sabha […]
Challenges in Introducing Regional Languages for CLAT 2024: Insights from the Consortium of NLUs The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), responsible for conducting the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) annually, has recently submitted an affidavit to the Delhi High Court. In the affidavit, the Consortium expressed its concerns over the feasibility of holding the […]
Delhi Court Hears Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former WFI Chief: Oversight Committee’s Report Termed “Eyewash” In the ongoing case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers, the oversight committee’s report on the allegations has come under scrutiny. Senior Advocate Rebecca John, representing […]
