The All India Bar Association (AIBA) criticized a Madras High Court judge’s outburst during a virtual hearing, calling it inappropriate. AIBA urged the Chief Justice of India to create a monitoring committee, address breaches of confidentiality, and ensure respectful courtroom behavior. Concerns were raised about the implications for judicial conduct and advocate rights.
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Today, On 22nd August, Members of the SCBA Executive Committee objected to a resolution signed by Kapil Sibal regarding the RG Kar Hospital incident, claiming it was not presented for consideration. The resolution expressed concern over prevailing malaise and hoped to prevent similar incidents across the country. The Supreme Court also criticized the handling of the case by the West Bengal police.
The Kerala High Court ordered 28 lawyers to provide free legal services as a remedy for their contempt of court, after they apologized for shouting abusive slogans against a Chief Judicial Magistrate. The court found their apology insufficient and proposed this measure, which the lawyers accepted while ensuring their right to practice law.
Today(on 4th July), in the Delhi High Court, WhatsApp challenged India’s 2021 IT Rules, contesting the requirement to disclose information origins, emphasizing privacy concerns. Counsel Tejas Karia represented WhatsApp before Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, highlighting potential impacts on user privacy rights.
The Kerala High Court launched ‘KHJ-Daily,’ providing certified reported judgments daily via WhatsApp to improve accessibility to legal rulings. The service aims to reach judges, legal practitioners, scholars, and the public. Building on the success of ‘High Court Chronicles,’ this initiative contributes to legal reporting and education through technology.
Today(on 25th April),The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for August 14 on WhatsApp and Facebook’s challenge against India’s 2021 IT rules, mandating chat tracing and originator identification. The court highlighted the global uniqueness of the rule, emphasizing concerns about user privacy and the infringement of end-to-end encryption. The Central government defended the rule’s legality, citing the need for a safer cyberspace.
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The Delhi High Court has issued an order compelling WhatsApp to detail the procedures it employs to identify and suspend groups on its platform. This directive comes in light of allegations by Sequoia Capital, a prominent venture capital firm, regarding the misuse of its trademark by certain groups on the messaging app, particularly one named […]
Delhi High Court has called for a response from WhatsApp regarding a plea submitted by a couple seeking the removal of a sexually explicit video from the platform’s servers, databases, and cloud storage. Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing the matter and issued notices. The Delhi High Court has called for a response from WhatsApp regarding a plea […]