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Ministry of Law & Justice States Notaries Should Not Execute Marriage or Divorce Deeds
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Orissa has emphasized the limitations of Notaries in executing marriage and divorce documents under the Notaries Act, 1952. This decision aims to clarify the legal boundaries of Notaries’ responsibilities, ensuring compliance with established laws. Case Background In the case…
UP Court Sentences Youth To Life Imprisonment For 'Love Jihad', States Muslim Men Targeting Hindu Women: UP Court
In a landmark judgment, a court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Mohd. Alim to life imprisonment for the crime of rape after he was found guilty of deceiving the victim by pretending to be a Hindu and marrying her in a temple. The Additional Sessions Judge, Ravi Kumar Diwakar, highlighted the issues…
ESIC Must Disclose Action Taken on Workplace Harassment Complaint, Upholding Women's Right to Information: Central Information Commission
In a significant judgment, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to provide comprehensive details on the actions taken in response to a workplace harassment complaint filed by an employee. The case, registered under the RTI Act, 2005, highlighted the…
Co-location Scam: SEBI Drops Charges Against NSE's Former MD and CEO: Securities and Exchange Board of India
In a significant ruling, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has dropped proceedings against several high-profile former executives of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The decision was made by SEBI Whole Time Member Kamlesh C Varshney after finding that the evidence available was insufficient to…
Arbitral Tribunal's Decision is Final, Court Intervention Only for Perverse or Implausible Awards: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Delhi Skills Mission Society (DSMS) against the arbitral award granted in favor of Samuel Foundation Charitable India Trust (SFCT). The judgment, delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vibhu Bakru and Hon’ble Ms. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju on…
Court Issues Directions To Ensure Smooth Video Conferencing Access For Advocates: Gujarat High Court
The High Court of Gujarat has issued new instructions to streamline the hybrid hearing process, building on the previous Circular No. ITC/234/2024 dated 20/02/2024. The latest guidelines address challenges faced by advocates in accessing video conferencing (VC) rooms. Key Directions: 1. Admission to VC Rooms: Court…
Paris Olympics 2024: CAS rejects Vinesh Phogat appeal for silver medal
PARIS, 14 August 2024 – The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled on the case involving Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat. The decision concerns her application against the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the Women’s Freestyle 50kg…
Consumer Commission Has No Jurisdiction To Entertain Matters Coming Under Purview Of SARFAESI Act: Orissa High Court
A borrower, Ms. Anita Rao (name changed to protect privacy), defaulted on a loan from Central Bank of India. The bank initiated proceedings under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act) to recover the debt. Ms. Rao challenged the bank's action…
BCI urges Bar Associations to refrain from holding strike over new criminal laws
The Bar Council of India, following extensive deliberations and in response to widespread concerns voiced by Bar Associations and legal luminaries across the nation, has issued the following statement: The Bar Council of India acknowledges the significant representations received from Bar Associations and State Bar…
8.6 Lakh Cases Resolved In Second National Lok Adalat 2024 In Gujarat, Award Sums Upto Rs 1341.7 Crores
The second National Lok Adalat of 2024, held across Gujarat on June 22nd, proved highly successful in resolving a significant number of cases. The event, organized under the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA), saw Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Biren A. Vaishnav guide district and taluka legal service…
