Verdict In 'KA Najeeb' Upholding Right Of UAPA Accused For Bail On Ground Of Delay In Trial Not Disturbed By 'Gurwinder Singh' Judgment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court (on April 05), in the Shoma Sen case, made a crucial observation that the Apex Court's findings in the Gurwinder Singh v. State of Punjab case would not disturb the ratio arrived in the landmark case of Union of India vs. K.A. Najeeb. Read More>>

Is 90-Day Limitation For Appeal Under Sec.21(5) NIA Act Directory Or Mandatory? Supreme Court To Settle Conflicting Views Of HCs

"There is a divergence of views between different High Courts. While the High Courts of Allahabad, Bombay, J&K and Ladakh and Delhi have held that the 90-days' time limit is directory, a contrary view is taken by the High Courts of Calcutta and Kerala." Read More>>

Lawyers Have A Duty To Maintain And Cherish Judicial Independence: Justice BR Gavai

“As a lawyer we also owe duty to the society. We owe a duty to maintain the rule of law. The rule of law is embodied in our Constitution. In the Article 14 itself, which promises equal treatment before the law. And I must say with pride that in India, as I said in New York, in India, the independence of judiciary is the hallmark. Therefore, there is onerous responsibility on the lawyers to ensure that the independence of judiciary is not only maintained but it is cherished”, Justice Gavai said. Read More>>

Third Plea Before Delhi High Court Seeking Removal Of Arvind Kejriwal From CM Post

Kumar states that he has approached the Court as a Court of first instance in writ jurisdiction by filling the writ petition, and not a PIL, in his individual capacity. He, a lawyer by profession, claims to be a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party and a social worker. Read More>>

Congress Leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Moves Himachal Pradesh High Court Challenging His Defeat In Rajya Sabha Elections

On February 27 this year, Singhvi lost to BJP's candidate Harsh Mahajan despite both getting an equal number of votes (34-34 each). Mahajan's win was determined by the decision of the chief electoral officer, who served as the returning officer, to conduct a draw of lots in accordance with Rule 75 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. Read More>>