NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court directed the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police to file a response to a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the functioning of Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs) in all districts of Delhi. The court has asked whether these units are working as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act).
Today, On 20th December, The Delhi High Court declined to consider a petition that sought to classify the Ram Janmbhoomi Trust as a public authority. The plea argued that the Trust should fall under the provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. However, the court determined that the Trust did not fulfill the criteria required to be recognized as a public authority.
The Central Information Commission ordered the Supreme Court’s PIO to disclose the number of corruption complaints against Justice T Raja but denied requests for details on actions taken. This ruling balances the need for transparency with privacy concerns, as the information on actions was deemed personal and exempt under the RTI Act.
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.
Citing Anuradha Bhasin Case Precedents In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed an application seeking the enforcement of guidelines on internet shutdowns, clarifying that an earlier notice issued in this matter was an inadvertent error. This decision is a continuation of the discourse initiated in the landmark Anuradha Bhasin case, where […]
