The Shahdara Bar Association Today (June 30) announced a strike starting July 1, 2025, against the relocation of Digital Courts from Karkardooma to Rouse Avenue. Lawyers have been instructed not to attend court, either physically or virtually.
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The Supreme Court today (27th Sept) expunged remarks from the Allahabad High Court about potential religious conversion effects on India’s majority population, deeming them inappropriate. The Court emphasized that such general statements should not be referenced in other cases. The decision came while granting bail to an accused previously denied bail based on these remarks.
The Tamil Nadu government today has formed a one-man committee to suggest changes to new criminal laws. Chief Minister MK Stalin urged the committee to consult stakeholders and submit a report within a month. The laws, criticized for lack of proper discussion, sparked protests nationwide. Karnataka also seeks state-level amendments. The Union Government passed the laws in haste and without proper consultation.
The Madras High Court Advocates’ Association (MHCAA) unanimously decided to boycott court proceedings on July 8 to protest three new criminal laws. The resolution emphasized the need for members’ support and cooperation for the protest’s success, citing concerns about the impact on justice and fairness in the legal system.
The government has declared the implementation of three new criminal statutes from July 1, replacing colonial-era laws. These laws aim to prioritize “Indianness,” the Indian Constitution, and people’s well-being. However, there’s a temporary hold on a provision related to negligent driving due to public protests. The laws aim to advance the Indian criminal justice system globally.