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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said courts have become very cautious in entertaining PILs ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Centre urged the Supreme Court to remove the concept of public interest litigation (PIL) altogether * Supreme Court stated courts are cautious in entertaining PILs and apply strict parameters for acceptance * Centre cited improved access to justice and legal aid as reasons why PILs have become outdated Did our AI summary help? Let us ...Read More >
Surya Kant stressed expanding paralegal volunteers within Army units to improve legal aid access for soldiers, highlighting constitutional rights and technology use. He underscored initiatives supporting armed forces families and justice delivery in remote areas like Ladakh Leh: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has emphasised the need to strengthen the paralegal workforce by encouraging the inclusion of trained volunteers within Army units, particularly ex-servicemen willing to contrib ...Read More >
Leh: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has emphasised the need to strengthen the paralegal workforce by encouraging the inclusion of trained volunteers within Army units, particularly ex-servicemen willing to contribute to legal aid services. Justice Kant asserted that justice must reach every soldier, reiterating that access to justice under Article 39A of the Constitution is a fundamental right. The CJI was interacting with the officers and soldiers of Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps a ...Read More >
Leh, Mar 30 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has emphasised the need to strengthen the paralegal workforce by encouraging the inclusion of trained volunteers within Army units, particularly ex-servicemen willing to contribute to legal aid services. Justice Kant asserted that justice must reach every soldier, reiterating that access to justice under Article 39A of the Constitution is a fundamental right. The CJI was interacting with the officers and soldiers of Leh-based Fire and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the case relating to the arrest of Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd) in the UAE after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sought four weeks' time to arrange the next consular meeting with him. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav was hearing a petition filed by Jaitly's sister, Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, who claimed that her brother has been "illegally abducted and detained" in the ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday continued hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding an independent investigation into the death of Assam's cultural icon, Zubeen Garg. The petitioners, Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah, urged a CBI probe despite the Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitting a detailed chargesheet. The PIL questions the sufficiency of the SIT investigation and requests judicial oversight to ensure all aspects of the case are fully examined. Duri ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16: The investigation into the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg moved a step closer to trial on Tuesday after all seven accused were produced before the Kamrup Metropolitan Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court through video conferencing. The accused were presented virtually from Baksa and Haflong jails after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) expressed its inability to produce them physically, citing law-and-order concerns. The CJM had earlier directed their productio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) India's adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the justice system remains human-supervised, ethically guided and privacy-conscious, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Friday. The minister made the comments at the 10th OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, held in Madrid during the Justice Leaders Dialogue on the theme "Data-driven and resilient justice systems for shared prosperity. "India's adoption of AI in the jus ...Read More >
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, In an era where almost all aspects of governance and decision-making involves the usage of technology, in varying degrees, Justice Surya Kant, poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month, has been a strong proponent of profound human enterprise in the domain of dispensing justice. In his recent address, Justice Surya Kant, ...Read More >
After an 11-year gap, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhuvinder Singh Sukhu led a crucial meeting to boost social justice efforts under the Protection of Civil Rights Act and the Prevention of Atrocities Act. The meeting focused on enhancing the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Tribes, emphasizing equality and strict enforcement. In a pivotal meeting after 11 years, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhuvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, focusin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing on November 4 a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's move to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.As the petitioner tells the court that the ECI should separately publish the list of deleted and added voters, the Supreme Court observes that the poll panel is aware of its responsibility to disclose the voter data on completion of the recently-concluded ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing on November 4 a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's move to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. As the petitioner tells the court that the ECI should separately publish the list of deleted and added voters, the Supreme Court observes that the poll panel is aware of its responsibility to disclose the voter data on completion of the recently-concluded SIR. Earlier, the Supr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the conviction and death sentence of a man who was found guilty by the trial court and the Madras High Court for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in 2017. A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Vikram Nath, held that the trial was "conducted in a lopsided manner and without due deference to the principles of fair trial", adding that both the trial court and the Madras High Court glossed over ...Read More >
The state government has directed for the establishment of 'Mission Shakti Kendras' in every police station under the initiative aimed at empowering women and girls in the state during the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0, said senior police officials in a press release shared by the state police headquarters on Tuesday. They said that these centres will provide a single-window platform for women to report crimes, seek assistance, and access various government services. Sharing further details, a se ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court directed the centre on Friday to bring back all six members of the two West Bengal families -- including a pregnant woman and two minors -- who were detained in Delhi in June on suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and deported on the orders of the foreigners regional registration officer, lawyers who attended the hearing said. "The division bench of justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Ritabrata Kumar Mitra gave the centre four weeks to bring back Su ...Read More >
A Delhi court has granted Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, permission for three phone calls with his brother this month to discuss engaging private counsel. His judicial custody has been extended until September 8. The phone calls will be recorded and must be in English or Hindi. A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to have three phone calls this month with his brother to discuss engaging a private counsel, court sources ...Read More >
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Al ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday permitted 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to make three phone calls to his brother this month to discuss hiring a private lawyer, according to court sources. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh simultaneously extended Rana's judicial custody to September 8 after the accused appeared via video conferencing. During proceedings, the judge directed that each call be recorded, conducted in English or Hindi, and monitored by prison officials, the s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is actively working to support Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. In a weekly media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the matter as sensitive and said India is extending all possible assistance in the case. The MEA has appointed a lawyer to assist Priya family in navigating the complex legal process in Yemen. This includes exploring options for clemency or pardon under Sha ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the July 16 execution date of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya approaches fast, anxiety grows among her family members and relatives. The issue also caught the attention of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who has also joined the chorus for stalling the nurse's execution in Yemen. He has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to save her life. Anxiety grew after Yemen's President approved her death sentence in a 2017 murder case ...Read More >
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) range, Shridhar Patil, on Saturday said the BHAROSA initiative is aimed at building trust between women and the police. Speaking to ANI, DIG Patil explained that the program includes specially trained female officers posted at every police station to provide support and counselling, especially for victims of harassment and adolescents facing mental health challenges. 'The governm ...Read More >
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) Range, under the leadership of DIG Shridhar Patil, launched BHAROSA comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas on Wednesday. According to an official release, this was a three-day capac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9: The CBI successfully extradited alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from the United States on Wednesday, bringing an end to her more than 25-year flight from justice, officials said. Kapoor, who had an Interpol Red Notice against her, was taken into custody in the US by a CBI team which has boarded an American Airlines flight AA 292 expected to land here Wednesday night, they said. This marks the second major success for the agency in recent days, following the arrest of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The CBI successfully extradited alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from the United States on Wednesday, bringing an end to her more than 25-year flight from justice, officials said. Kapoor, who had an Interpol Red Notice against her, was taken into custody in the US by a CBI team which has boarded an American Airlines flight AA 292 expected to land here Wednesday night, they said. This marks the second major success for the agency in recent days, following the arres ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a country where childhood is often idealized but rarely protected, one law stands as a beacon of hope the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Enacted in 2012, this landmark legislation was designed to shield children under 18 from sexual abuse, assault, harassment, and exploitation. More than a decade later, while its legal structure remains strong, its true impact depends not only on enforcement, but on public awareness, societal responsibility, and moral cour ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 7 (PTI) Critical data on persons with disabilities in the justice system is missing or inconsistent, making accountability and reform difficult is one of the key findings of a first-of-its-kind research study in India--'Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in India: A Data Informed Report'. Launched by Pacta, a Bengaluru-based law and policy think tank, the report exposes critical data gaps and systemic exclusion of persons with disabilities across India's police, pris ...Read More >
Mangaluru: As part of the nationwide 'justice at your doorstep' initiative, the National Lok Adalat will be held across Dakshina Kannada district on July 12, with the aim of resolving civil and criminal disputes quickly and amicably. Adalats will be held in 37 benches across the district.Principal district and sessions judge and chairman of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Basavaraj, said the public should make use of the opportunity to settle disputes through mutual consent and the ...Read More >
Pahalgam , July 2: In a momentous step towards strengthening access to justice and healthcare, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, Wednesday inaugurated a Legal Aid Clinic and Free Medical Camp at the Court Complex, Pahalgam, for the benefit of Amarnath Yatris and the local population. Addressing the gathering, Justice Kumar underlined the dual commitment of the Legal Services Authorities toward ...Read More >
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) has informed the Madras High Court that it intends to arrest MLA Poovai Jaganmoorthy, who is allegedly the mastermind in a kidnapping case, and has sought permission for his police custody. The case, which also involves ADGP Jayaram and others, is currently being heard in the Madras High Court. Jaganmoorthy's Defence When the matter came up again for hearing on Thursday before Justice G Jayachandran. The senior cou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Friday extended the judicial custody of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana, with his next court production scheduled for July 9. Citing security concerns, he was presented before the court via a virtual mode. During the hearing, his counsel raised concerns regarding his health during his Judicial Custody. Noting this, Additional Sessions Judge (NIA) Chander Jit Singh directed Tihar authorities to submit a status report on the matter by ...Read More >
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