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    Why This Step-Motherly Treatment To Article 226 Jurisdiction?: CJI Surya Kant On Runaway Couple Plea Before Supreme Court
    Why This Step-Motherly Treatment To Article 226 Jurisdiction?: CJI Surya Kant On Runaway Couple Plea Before Supreme Court
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    Why This Step-Motherly Treatment To Article 226 Jurisdiction?: CJI Surya Kant On Runaway Couple Plea Before Supreme Court

    Today, On 20th March, The Chief Justice of India asked the lawyer to move the Delhi High Court after a runaway couple’s protection plea was mentioned before the Supreme Court of India. He questioned, “Why this step-motherly treatment to Article 226 jurisdiction?”

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    A Counsel Is An Officer Of The Court, Not A Mechanical Agent: Punjab & Haryana HC Says Litigants Can’t Blame Lawyer After Withdrawing Case
    A Counsel Is An Officer Of The Court, Not A Mechanical Agent: Punjab & Haryana HC Says Litigants Can’t Blame Lawyer After Withdrawing Case
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    A Counsel Is An Officer Of The Court, Not A Mechanical Agent: Punjab & Haryana HC Says Litigants Can’t Blame Lawyer After Withdrawing Case

    The Punjab & Haryana High Court said litigants cannot backtrack or blame their lawyer after withdrawing a case. It added that “a counsel is an officer of the court and not merely a mechanical agent of the litigant” while rejecting such excuses.

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    "Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus": Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts
    "Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus": Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts
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    “Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus Curiae”: Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts

    The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to notify convicts before appointing an amicus curiae to represent them. The move aims to ensure fair representation and prevent future legal disputes in long-pending criminal appeals.

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    Social Service Is Priceless: Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea Seeking Rs.1 Crore Fees For ‘Saving’ Ex-CJI Dipak Misra
    Social Service Is Priceless: Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea Seeking Rs.1 Crore Fees For ‘Saving’ Ex-CJI Dipak Misra
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    Social Service Is Priceless: Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea Seeking Rs.1 Crore Fees For ‘Saving’ Ex-CJI Dipak Misra

    Today, On 12th March, The Supreme Court dismissed Advocate Ashok Pandey’s petition seeking Rs 1 crore from the Union Government. He claimed the amount was for fees and expenses for cases he filed to “save” former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

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    Assurance Doesn’t Constitute Abetment: Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects Plea Against Accused’s Family in False Promise of Marriage Case
    Assurance Doesn’t Constitute Abetment: Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects Plea Against Accused’s Family in False Promise of Marriage Case
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    Assurance Doesn’t Constitute Abetment: Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects Plea Against Accused’s Family in False Promise of Marriage Case

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected a woman’s plea to prosecute the parents and grandmother of the man she accused of rape on a false promise of marriage, holding that her claims of their alleged assurance did not constitute abetment.

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    Mere Breaking-Up Doesn’t Mean Instigation: Delhi High Court on Abetment of Suicide in Relationships
    Mere Breaking-Up Doesn’t Mean Instigation: Delhi High Court on Abetment of Suicide in Relationships
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    Mere Breaking-Up Doesn’t Mean Instigation: Delhi High Court on Abetment of Suicide in Relationships

    The Delhi High Court has ruled that ending a romantic relationship cannot be treated as instigation to commit suicide. The Court clarified that a breakup alone does not fulfil the legal requirements to constitute the offense of abetment of suicide.

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    Wife Cannot Seek Her Husband’s Salary Information Under the RTI Act: Rajasthan High Court
    Wife Cannot Seek Her Husband’s Salary Information Under the RTI Act: Rajasthan High Court
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    Wife Cannot Seek Her Husband’s Salary Information Under the RTI Act: Rajasthan High Court

    Rajasthan High Court upheld the State’s decision denying a woman access to her husband’s salary details under the RTI Act. The court ruled that such personal financial information cannot be disclosed, protecting privacy over transparency.

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    Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can't Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC
    Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can't Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC
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    Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can’t Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC

    The Delhi High Court heard pleas by the Bar Council of India and Association of Tax Lawyers opposing non-advocates in tribunals. Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain noted Section 30 grants enrolled advocates exclusive rights of appearance nationwide.

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    Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court
    Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court
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    Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court rebuked a proxy counsel for attending a matrimonial hearing without knowing the case facts. Stressing professionalism, the Court said, “A counsel appearing as proxy must always be prepared and know the entire case status.”

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    Purity Is the Hallmark of Justice: Orissa High Court Slams DSP for Scurrilous Remarks on Advocate General
    Purity Is the Hallmark of Justice: Orissa High Court Slams DSP for Scurrilous Remarks on Advocate General
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    Purity Is the Hallmark of Justice: Orissa High Court Slams DSP for Scurrilous Remarks on Advocate General

    The Orissa High Court criticised the Bhubaneswar DSP for scurrilous remarks against the Advocate General, holding that such conduct defies court orders. It said justice must rest on public trust, emphasising that “purity is the hallmark of justice.”

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