Civil Judge Rahul Kumar Azad of Jalandhar has filed a complaint against senior assistant Pawan Kumar Verma from the DC office for threatening and disrespectful conduct during an official visit to the ADR Centre. Judge Azad called Verma’s behavior unacceptable, urging immediate action to uphold the integrity of judicial institutions.
NALSA has launched a national competition for law students called ‘Connecting with the Cause’ to promote legal awareness. The initiative encourages students to engage with legal issues and raise awareness about the importance of justice. The competition aims to inspire young lawyers to be more involved in serving society. It is a great opportunity for law students to contribute to social causes and strengthen their legal knowledge.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the District Legal Services Authority and the trial court for failing to ensure the release of Beeru Kumar, an undertrial prisoner granted bail last year. Kumar remained in jail for almost a year due to an inability to provide required sureties. The court emphasized the need for better oversight and assistance for undertrials to prevent extended unlawful detentions.