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Legal Insiders

Lawyers' Dress Code: A Matter of Decorum, SC Rejects Plea Against Coat and Gown

By Jhanak-Singh    18 September, 2024 03:48 PM   

SC dismisses plea against lawyer dress code, affirms attire decorum for advocates in all seasons. Petitioner can raise issue with Bar Council of India.

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Judiciary

SC Collegium changes recommendations on appointment of CJs of 3 High Courts [Read Notification]

SC Collegium revises recommendations for Chief Justices of three High Courts, appointing Justice Rabstan, Justice Kait, and Justice Sandhawalia in new roles.

BY Jhanak-Singh      18 September, 2024 04:09 PM

Judiciary

SC prohibits use of Bulldozer against accused without its permission [Read Order]

SC bars states from using bulldozers to demolish properties of accused without prior court permission, stressing the importance of constitutional ethos.

BY Jhanak-Singh      18 September, 2024 12:00 PM

Judiciary

Insurance company liable even if ownership transfer not recorded: Allahabad High Court [Read Judgment]

Allahabad HC rules that insurance companies remain liable for motor accident claims even if vehicle ownership transfer isn't officially recorded.

BY Saket-Sourav-      19 September, 2024 11:36 AM

Judiciary

Karnataka HC refuses to quash FIR against teacher accused of filming minors changing clothes [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against teacher for filming minor girls changing clothes, emphasising the gravity of charges and need for a full trial.

BY Saket-Sourav-      19 September, 2024 11:17 AM

Judiciary /      19 September, 2024 12:03 PM    

Madras HC impleads Ministry of Health in Cool Lip Tobacco Case, raises concerns over school children’s use [Read Order]

The Madras High Court involves the Ministry of Health in a case over Cool Lip tobacco, highlighting its harmful use among school children.

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Judiciary /      18 September, 2024 11:45 AM    

'Matter of great public importance,' SC junks WB's plea to stop live streaming of hearing in RG Kar rape-murder case

SC rejects West Bengal's plea to halt live streaming of RG Kar rape-murder case, citing public interest and transparency in courtroom proceedings.

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Judiciary /      18 September, 2024 11:55 AM    

SC to examine plea against withdrawal of sanction to CBI probe into illegal assets by Ktka Dy CM D K Shivakumar

SC to examine plea against Ktka govt's withdrawal of sanction for CBI probe into illegal assets allegedly amassed by Dy CM D K Shivakumar.

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Judiciary /      19 September, 2024 11:05 AM    

SC orders release of convict on Personal Bond, cites injustice in denying bail due to inability to furnish Local Surety [Read Order]

SC: Justice delivery mechanism must consider plight of indigent convicts unable to furnish local surety, orders release of convict on personal bond.

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Executive /      18 September, 2024 05:55 PM    

Jharkhand govt files contempt plea against Centre in SC over delay in appointment of HC's Chief Justice

Jharkhand files contempt plea in SC against Centre over delays in appointing High Court Chief Justice, citing judicial independence and administrative concerns.

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Judiciary /      19 September, 2024 10:36 AM    

Delhi HC orders MCD to pay ₹10 Lakh compensation in minor's death case [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC directs MCD to pay ₹10 lakh for a minor's death due to negligence, applying res ipsa loquitur and affirming compensation for fundamental rights violations.

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Judiciary /      19 September, 2024 12:19 PM    

Delhi HC sets aside AIFF order penalising footballer Anwar Ali, directs fresh hearing [Read Order]

Delhi HC sets aside AIFF's ₹12.9 crore penalty on Anwar Ali, directs fresh hearing for fair decision with detailed reasons, citing natural justice principles.

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