A top committee in Gujarat met to prepare the state’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The discussion covered important legal and social points of the new law. Officials talked about ways to make personal laws the same for all communities. This step is seen as an important move towards legal changes in the state.
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Today(on 8th July), The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, highlighted the critical necessity to standardize builder-buyer agreements nationwide, aiming to safeguard property buyers from widespread fraud by builders, during a recent public interest litigation hearing filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay.
The Supreme Court of India has directed on 17th May, the Union Government to create a comprehensive sentencing policy to ensure fairness and uniformity in sentencing. The policy aims to avoid judge-centric decisions and disparities, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to fundamental rights. The court proposed the establishment of a “sentencing commission” comprising experts in various fields to develop comprehensive sentencing guidelines.
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The Supreme Court, led by Justice Surya Kant, is reviewing guidelines for lawyer associations nationwide to ensure consistent and democratic admission regulations. The move aims to elevate the status and operations of these associations and promote fairness in admission procedures. This initiative reflects a push for standardized regulations in the legal profession.