A transgender woman has approached the Kerala High Court seeking reservation for transgender students in Government Law Colleges. She argues that denial of admission violates Supreme Court rulings, Kerala Government orders, and constitutional rights.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation requesting strict enforcement of 75% attendance in Mumbai University law colleges due to insufficient evidence. The petitioner was advised to gather proper data before returning to court. The case highlights concerns over students’ attendance, especially while undertaking internships and jobs.
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 Gujarat High Court has barred universities and the state from assigning students to law colleges without recognition from the Bar Council of India (BCI). Justice Vimal K. Vyas instructed the BCI to promptly inspect and report on unrecognised colleges by June 15, 2024. The court granted interim relief to a specific law college until the next hearing scheduled for June 20, 2024.
Today,10th April,The Bombay High Court (HC) requested feedback from Mumbai University and the Bar Council of India regarding a PIL advocating for enforcing the 75% attendance rule in law colleges. The petition aims to address the problem of students missing classes for internships and work, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement and disciplinary actions.