Justice Govind Mathur, the Rajasthan High Court Judge has been shifted to Allahabad High Court. He is instructed to take charge of the office on or before 22nd November, 2017, as per the notification. Shikha TiwariI am a law student who is a pluviophile and loves to sing. www.lawin60.com
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Madras High Court Rejects Plea Against Mersal
The Madras High Court has rejected the plea filed by A Ashvathaman against Vijay starrer movie Mersal, stating that some of the scenes in the movie depicted wrong facts with reference to operation of GST in India. According to him a movie being a powerful medium shall carry away a wrong message amongst the people and that would insult the sovereignty of
Mahatma Gandhi’s Great Grandson Opposes Plea For Re-investigation In Gandhi Murder Case
The Supreme Court adjourned the PIL filed by Pankaj Kumud Chandra Phadnis seeking re-investigation of the Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination in the understanding of some new evidence for four weeks after Advocate Amendra Sharan demanded more time to gather information about the case. Gandhiji’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi also sought the courts permission to intervene in the case opposing the re-investigation.
PIL In SC For Stronger, More Independent Election Commission Of India
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court by Advocate Ashwin Kumar Upadhyay for taking steps to strengthen the Election Commission of India making it more independent. He also prayed for an independent secretariat for the ECI while also asking to provide protection to the Election Commissioners at par with the Chief Election Commissioner. Shikha TiwariI am a law student
Do State Commissions For Women Actually Exist? – SC
The Supreme Court regarding the issue of unsafe conditions faced by impecunious widows living across the country has asked the Centre if State Commissions for Women (SCW) actually exist. During a recent hearing it stated that there is a lack of response received from the States in the matter and has directed the Secretary at the Ministry of Women and
Cleaning up Of Legal Profession And Education: Madras HC’s 25 Questions To Bar Council And Others
The Madras High Court made some critical observations against the disagreeable system in India where getting a law degree from “letter pad colleges” is a common practice. It has asked Bar Council Of India the basis on which it has increased number of law colleges in India. It has also framed 25 questions to be answered by the BCI and other
HC Restricts Bursting Of Firecrackers To 3 Hrs In Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh On Diwali
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has restricted the time for bursting firecrackers from 6:30 to 9:30 i.e. 3 hours on the day of Diwali. All temporary licences issued till date have been declared invalid. It also stated that PCR Vans shall be used by the UT to ensure safety and keep a check on the people
Entry Of Women To Sabarimala Temple: SC Refers The Matter To Constitution Bench
A Three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday referred the matter relating to the oldest practice of denying entry of women between 10 and 50 years of age in the historic Sabarimala temple, saying it pertains to violation of fundamental rights. The apex court also indicated that it may refer to a five-judge constitution bench the issue .