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Burden to prove dishonest damage to electric meter is for electricity theft, is on the prosecution: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court has held that the burden to prove that a person has ‘dishonestly’ damaged an electric meter to commit electricity theft is on the prosecution.

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PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in SC for 3-yr Bachelor of Law degree after Class XII

PIL by Ashwini Kumar in SC seeks to shorten law degree to 3 years post-Class XII, citing current 5-year span as irrational.

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For wrong decision of suicide by person of 'frail mentality', who is to be blamed? Delhi HC gives view [Read Judgment]

If a man of 'frail mentality' takes the wrong decision to commit suicide, who is to be blamed? Delhi High Court gives a prima facie opinion in the matter.

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'We all know what happened when there were ballot papers,' SC on return of ballot papers or 100% VVPATs count

SC questions EVM process, debates ballot paper return and 100% VVPAT count verification, citing past issues.

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After Karnataka HC, Delhi HC sets aside Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds [Read Judgement]

After Karnataka High Court, the Delhi High Court has set aside a Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds.

Two-day conference on April 13-14 on Technology and Dialogue between SC and Singapore Two-day conference on April 13-14 on Technology and Dialogue between SC and Singapore

Explore AI's role in law at the India-Singapore Supreme Court conference on technology, enhancing judicial processes and access to justice, April 13-14, 2024.

LSJ Exclusive Interview: How BJP govt will free Chhattisgarh from “Naxal menace”? [Watch Video] LSJ Exclusive Interview: How BJP govt will free Chhattisgarh from “Naxal menace”? [Watch Video]

What is Chhattisgarh govt's plan for solving the Maoist/Naxalite problem in the state? Will there be a surgical strike against the Naxals or solution will be found via diplomatic channels? Read the Exclusive Interview with the Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma.


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Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order] Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order]

Centre forms committee to end discrimination against the queer community, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, following a Supreme Court directive.

Crime, Police And Law Delhi police take cognizance of delayed filing of police reports after Judicial intervention 03 April, 2024 07:35 PM
Executive Remaining silent during an investigation is a fundamental right: Telangana HC [Read Judgment] 02 April, 2024 04:10 PM
News Updates AFSPA: Centre planning to pull back troops from Jammu and Kashmir? 27 March, 2024 06:51 PM
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Appointment of 11 women as Senior Advocates a watershed moment: Sr. Adv. Mahalakshmi Pavani writes on Women's Day Appointment of 11 women as Senior Advocates a watershed moment: Sr. Adv. Mahalakshmi Pavani writes on Women's Day

The appointment of 11 women as Senior Advocates marks a watershed in Supreme Court’s history, but also compels one to rethink the issue of women’s reservation, writes Sr. Adv. Mahalakshmi Pavani.

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'We all know what happened when there were ballot papers,' SC on return of ballot papers or 100% VVPATs count Judiciary 'We all know what happened when there were ballot papers,' SC on return of ballot papers or 100% VVPATs count

SC questions EVM process, debates ballot paper return and 100% VVPAT count verification, citing past...

SC notice to Haryana govt on a plea for probe into custodial death case [Read Order] Judiciary SC notice to Haryana govt on a plea for probe into custodial death case [Read Order]

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Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order] Executive Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order]

Centre forms committee to end discrimination against the queer community, chaired by the Cabinet Sec...

PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in SC for 3-yr Bachelor of Law degree after Class XII Judiciary PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in SC for 3-yr Bachelor of Law degree after Class XII

PIL by Ashwini Kumar in SC seeks to shorten law degree to 3 years post-Class XII, citing current 5-y...

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After Karnataka HC, Delhi HC sets aside Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds [Read Judgement] Judiciary After Karnataka HC, Delhi HC sets aside Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds [Read Judgement]

After Karnataka High Court, the Delhi High Court has set aside a Government circular banning 23 'fer...

Non-tear of the hymen is of no consequence in cases of penetrative sexual assault: Guwahati HC in POCSO case [Read Judgment] Judiciary Non-tear of the hymen is of no consequence in cases of penetrative sexual assault: Guwahati HC in POCSO case [Read Judgment]

Hymen tear or genital injuries are not a sine qua non to prove penetrative sexual assault, the Guwah...

Cannot stop any public rally, Bombay HC on allegation that Ram Navami processions deliberately pass through Muslim-majority areas Top Stories Cannot stop any public rally, Bombay HC on allegation that Ram Navami processions deliberately pass through Muslim-majority areas

The Bombay High Court calls upon the Maharashtra Police to ensure that no law and order issues occur...

Must pay for security costs for house arrest SC to activist Navlakha Judiciary Must pay for security costs for house arrest SC to activist Navlakha

SC rules activist Navlakha must cover house arrest security costs as he requested it. Dispute over R...


Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order] Executive Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order]

Centre forms committee to end discrimination against the queer community, chaired by the Cabinet Sec...

Remaining silent during an investigation is a fundamental right: Telangana HC [Read Judgment] Executive Remaining silent during an investigation is a fundamental right: Telangana HC [Read Judgment]

Telangana High Court has held that the right to remain silent is a fundamental right safeguarded und...

Karnataka Appeals to Supreme Court for Release of Rs 35,162 Cr Drought Relief Funds Executive Karnataka Appeals to Supreme Court for Release of Rs 35,162 Cr Drought Relief Funds

Karnataka urges SC to compel Centre for Rs 35,162 Cr drought relief. Grave distress declared, citize...

Liquor Policy scam: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files petition against ED summons in court Executive Liquor Policy scam: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files petition against ED summons in court

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal challenges ED complaints in money laundering case, moves sessions court for...


Karnataka Governor refuses to sign Bill that allows imposing levy on temples earning over Rs 10 lakh Legislative Corner Karnataka Governor refuses to sign Bill that allows imposing levy on temples earning over Rs 10 lakh

Why not tax other religious bodies, why tax only temples?: Karnataka governor refuses to sign temple...

Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule out: Check dates here Legislative Corner Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule out: Check dates here

The 2024 general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases that will begin on Ap...

Justice Hima Kohli inaugurates 20 th K K Luthra Memorial Moot Court Competition [Read Press Release] Legislative Corner Justice Hima Kohli inaugurates 20 th K K Luthra Memorial Moot Court Competition [Read Press Release]

Justice Hima Kohli inaugurates the 20th KK Luthra Moot Court, emphasizing perseverance in law, at De...

High level panel recommends for One Nation One Election [Read Report] Legislative Corner High level panel recommends for One Nation One Election [Read Report]

High-level panel led by ex-President Kovind recommends One Nation One Poll for streamlined governanc...


Delhi police take cognizance of delayed filing of police reports after Judicial intervention Crime, Police And Law Delhi police take cognizance of delayed filing of police reports after Judicial intervention

Reacting over the several reports of delay in filing case reports by investigating officers, DSP Sou...

Akhilesh Yadav summoned by CBI as witness in illegal mining case Crime, Police And Law Akhilesh Yadav summoned by CBI as witness in illegal mining case

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has been summoned on Friday by CBI as a witness in an old illeg...


Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Mumbai Court sends two accused to 10-day police custody CelebStreet Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Mumbai Court sends two accused to 10-day police custody

Mumbai Court sends 2 men suspected of opening fire at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra residence...

Cordelia Cruise drugs case: Won't arrest Sameer Wankhede till Feb 20, ED informs Bombay HC CelebStreet Cordelia Cruise drugs case: Won't arrest Sameer Wankhede till Feb 20, ED informs Bombay HC

The Enforcement Directorate informed the Bombay High Court that it will not arrest Sameer Wankhede t...

Cordelia cruise drugs case: Delhi Court issues notice to Police on Sameer Wankhede's plea against Gyaneswar Singh [Read Order] CelebStreet Cordelia cruise drugs case: Delhi Court issues notice to Police on Sameer Wankhede's plea against Gyaneswar Singh [Read Order]

A Delhi Court sought responses from the Delhi Police on the complaint filed by Sameer Wankhede again...

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Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023 | Unconstitutional | Environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta
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Arvind Kejriwal Arrested | Enforcement Directorate | Delhi Liquor Policy Scam | LN Rao
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Adv. Nazia Khan explaines how CAA will benefit Muslim women in India.
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Minorities need not fear CAA, some parties indulging in vote bank politics, says Social Activist Amber Zaidi
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Need to safeguard judiciary from unwarranted pressures: 21 ex-judges write letter to CJI Legal Insiders Need to safeguard judiciary from unwarranted pressures: 21 ex-judges write letter to CJI

21 ex-judges write to CJI Chandrachud urging protection of judiciary from pressures undermining its ...

CJI cautions against overlooking ethical legal consideration on use of AI in court adjudication Legal Insiders CJI cautions against overlooking ethical legal consideration on use of AI in court adjudication

CJI D Y Chandrachud warns about ethical, legal challenges in AI use in courts, stressing need for th...

Two-day conference on April 13-14 on Technology and Dialogue between SC and Singapore Legal Insiders Two-day conference on April 13-14 on Technology and Dialogue between SC and Singapore

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"Threat to judiciary's integrity”: A group of lawyers writes to CJI Chandrachud raising alarm [Read Letter] Legal Insiders "Threat to judiciary's integrity”: A group of lawyers writes to CJI Chandrachud raising alarm [Read Letter]

In a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, group of lawyers flagged their concerns over attempts by a "veste...

SC sets aside judgment upholding arbitral award against DMRC [Read Judgment] Business SC sets aside judgment upholding arbitral award against DMRC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court overturns arbitral award favoring Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary against DMRC, cit...

Biba's plea against GST demand of Rs 56 lakhs to be reheard by Dept: Delhi HC [Read Judgment] Business Biba's plea against GST demand of Rs 56 lakhs to be reheard by Dept: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court issues notice on Biba’s plea against a GST demand of Rs. 56 lakhs, and directed t...

Misleading advts case: Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna tender apology Business Misleading advts case: Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna tender apology

Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna apologize for misleading ads. SC contempt plea hearing set for April 10. Pat...

Global entertainment giants Warner Bros, Netflix, Amazon get relief from Delhi HC in copyright protection case Business Global entertainment giants Warner Bros, Netflix, Amazon get relief from Delhi HC in copyright protection case

Delhi HC grants relief to global entertainment giants like Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros, ordering ta...


Nepal, India to collaborate to promote Sanskrit education International Nepal, India to collaborate to promote Sanskrit education

To conduct research and arrange publication of Sanskrit scriptures, especially the manuscripts found...

Can India bring back Katchatheevu island? International Can India bring back Katchatheevu island?

What are the domestic and geo-politics of Katchatheevu island? Read what Pavan Chaurasia, an expert ...


The Bombay High Court Dismissed A Petition Challenging The PoP Ban On Sculpting Idols For Hindu Festivals Environment The Bombay High Court Dismissed A Petition Challenging The PoP Ban On Sculpting Idols For Hindu Festivals

The argument also asserted that the alternative Shadu clay idols were worse for the environment. It ...

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Media Report Stating ‘Air Pollution Is Impacting Life Expectancy’ Environment NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Media Report Stating ‘Air Pollution Is Impacting Life Expectancy’

The National Human Rights Commission took a suo moto cognizance of media reports quoting an external...

TN Godavarman case: Supreme Court Hearing Environment TN Godavarman case: Supreme Court Hearing

SC: There are overlapping issues between this case and Goa foundation. We request the CJI to list th...

Supreme Court to hear a plea filed by an advocate regarding traffic density, air pollution and emission norms Environment Supreme Court to hear a plea filed by an advocate regarding traffic density, air pollution and emission norms

Order: Two advocates who are practising in the Supreme Court have entered into this misadventure. We...


The Model Code of Conduct: Its Parts, Legal Enforceability and the Congress’ role in its genesis Know The Law The Model Code of Conduct: Its Parts, Legal Enforceability and the Congress’ role in its genesis

Understanding the Parts, legal enforceability, and the Congress Party's role in the genesis of India...

Data Protection Board of India: All You Need To Know Know The Law Data Protection Board of India: All You Need To Know

Overview of India's Data Protection Board under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: its r...


Bar Council of India Signs MoU with Bar Council of England and Wales for Lawyers and Students Exchange Program [Read Press Release] Law Firm Bar Council of India Signs MoU with Bar Council of England and Wales for Lawyers and Students Exchange Program [Read Press Release]

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bar Council o...

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Partridge India publishes Azad Singh Rathore’s latest book on Balochistan Book Reviews Partridge India publishes Azad Singh Rathore’s latest book on Balochistan

The 306 pages book is available on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Barnes & Noble as hardcopy a...

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