Advocate Using Chamber As Associate Has No Vested Right Over It: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that an advocate has no vested right to retain a chamber allotted during association with another lawyer. Upholding CAC’s decision, it ruled the petitioner was only a permissive user without entitlement in absence of governing rules.

Ernakulam Court Grants Three Day Police Custody Of Filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan In Sexual Harassment Allegation Case

A magistrate court in Ernakulam granted police three days’ custody of filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan in a sexual harassment case. The court allowed custodial interrogation, directing he remain with police for three days including April five and six.

Offence Strikes At Integrity Of Judicial Office: Court Denies Bail to Civil Judge Accused of Jewellery Theft From Another Judge’s House

A Patiala court denied anticipatory bail to Civil Judge Bikramdeep Singh in a theft and trespass case involving a fellow judge’s residence. The court cited CCTV evidence and held the allegations seriously undermine the integrity expected from a judicial officer.