Today, the Allahabad High Court delivered a verdict rejecting the challenge raised against the cancellation of the lease for the land of Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur District of Uttar Pradesh. The University Trust had submitted a writ petition opposing the Uttar Pradesh government’s action to revoke the land lease associated with the […]
On Monaday (11th March): The Chhattisgarh High Court has urged the state to consider introducing open jails, as overcrowding and prolonged incarceration pose significant challenges. The court highlighted the potential benefits of open prisons, promoting social integration and skill development for inmates. The state has been directed to assess the feasibility of implementing open jails by April 15.
More than 250 advocates have requested an apology from Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court following insults directed at the Advocate General during a court session. The Supreme Court has intervened, transferring the case involving a caste certificate scam to itself. This highlights concerns about judicial conduct and the need for maintaining dignity and respect in the judicial process.
Tamil Nadu’s Advocate General, R Shanmugasundaram, has announced his decision to resign from his position. This announcement comes amidst a series of legal challenges faced by the ruling government. Shanmugasundaram, who also served as a former Rajya Sabha member, plans to meet Chief Minister MK Stalin on January 10 to formally submit his resignation papers. […]
The Bombay High Court, on Tuesday, called for the assistance of the Advocate General in relation to the petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi seeks to quash the defamation case lodged against him by BJP leader Mahesh Shrishrimal, stemming from his 2018 “commander in thief” social media post and video. Justice Sarang Kotwal, […]