The Jharkhand High Court recommended the implementation of insurance benefits for lawyers to provide financial security and support. This decision is based on a Public Interest Litigation highlighting the financial difficulties faced by lawyers, emphasizing the need to safeguard their welfare. Both State and Central governments are urged to take action to protect the lives of lawyers.
Today, On 5th July, The Delhi Court extended the judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha until July 18 in connection with the excise policy case. The extension follows the court’s previous order and reflects the ongoing investigation. Kavitha is facing charges by the CBI and ED for alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy, including undue favours and financial losses to the government exchequer.
Gujarat High Court issued a circular mandating payment of outstanding court fees for cases filed during the COVID-19 pandemic within 30 days. Lawyers and litigants are required to settle pending fees and submit necessary documents for decided cases. Failure to comply will result in fees being recovered as arrears of land revenue.
The Kerala High Court will examine a petition seeking an ED probe into financial transactions involving Jasmin Sha during COVID-19. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas set the next hearing for June 13. The allegations involve misappropriation of funds intended for pandemic relief efforts and raise concerns about financial impropriety and potential criminal implications. The involvement of the Enforcement Directorate underscores the seriousness of these allegations. The petition also emphasizes the urgency of a thorough investigation and highlights concerns about the integrity of financial frameworks and the responsibility of individuals handling public funds.
In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced that the 2021 Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record (AoR) Examination will not be considered as an attempt for the candidates who participated. This decision aims to alleviate the impact of the pandemic on candidates’ preparation and performance, ensuring fairness in the examination process.
A recent RTI query revealed that 51.64% of candidates failed to pass India’s Bar Examination, highlighting challenges faced by law aspirants. The Bar Council of India cited exam frequency issues due to COVID-19. Critics suggest a need to enhance legal education to meet practical demands, sparking debate on maintaining rigorous standards while ensuring fair access to the legal profession.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is leading an effort to standardize hospital billing, aiming to enhance transparency in pricing methods. This initiative aims to benefit patients, health insurers, and government entities by streamlining billing practices across private hospitals and clinical facilities.
Today, 10th April, The four Bar associations at the Madras HC jointly urged Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala to address challenges in the e-filing process, including file size limits, PDF conversion requirements, delays in listing writs, server malfunctions, and payment interface glitches. They emphasized the need to restore the system to its pandemic-era efficiency and proposed implementing helplines and kiosks for support.
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