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Youtube Channels Have Become A Menace To Society, State Should Regulate Them: Madras High Court
In a recent development, the Madras High Court has issued remarks expressing concern over certain YouTube channels that are allegedly spreading derogatory content to boost their subscriptions. The comments were made during the hearing of a plea filed by YouTuber Felix Gerald, who is facing legal action over an…
Man ends Live-in Partner's Life as she insisted for Marriage
In a tragic turn of events, the Palghar region of Maharashtra witnessed the death of 22-year-old Anisha Barasta Khatun due to strangulation by her live-in partner. The accused, identified as Minazuddin Abdul Ajij Mulla, also known as Ravindra Reddy, was arrested in West Bengal after a week-long manhunt. The incident…
Panel headed by Ram Nath Kovind gives green signal for One Nation One Election
A High-Level Committee, headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind, has thrown its weight behind the 'One Nation One Election' proposal, a concept proposed by the Central government. The committee's report emphasizes the potential benefits of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative…
Clears Govt Employee in WhatsApp Group Forwarding Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Privacy
In a recent verdict, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a suspension order and chargesheet against a government employee who allegedly forwarded a political message in a private WhatsApp group. The single-judge bench, presided over by Justice Vivek Rusia, declared that forwarding a message within a private…
Corruption case: Retired Sub-Inspector gets 5 yrs rigorous imprisonment
In a significant development, a vigilance court in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district sentenced a retired sub-inspector of police to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a corruption case. The special judge, vigilance, Baripada, also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the convicted officer. Failure to pay the fine could result…
Spanish Tourist's Rape In Dumka: Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance, Says It Is Likely To Tarnish India's Image Across Globe
In a significant development, the Jharkhand High Court has suo moto taken cognizance of a distressing incident involving the sexual assault of a 45-year-old Spanish tourist. The victim, identified as "X," was on a motorbike tour with her husband near Dumka in Jharkhand when the unfortunate incident occurred. Gravity…
Former High Court Judge Alleges ₹2.5 Crore Scam: Deceived by Duo in Bogus BJP Electoral Bond Deal
In a shocking turn of events, retired High Court judge Justice DSR Varma has filed a criminal complaint alleging that he was duped of ₹2.5 crore by two individuals who promised to purchase electoral bonds for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on his behalf. Details: Former High Court judge Justice DSR Varma, who…
Lawyer collects Rs 1.1 lakh fee while posing as colleague, booked
In a shocking incident, an advocate from the Chandigarh district court has been booked for allegedly deceiving a Panchkula-based businessman's employee of ₹1.1 lakh by masquerading as his colleague during a lease deed registration process. The incident, which unfolded in September 2023, came to light when the victim,…
Urges Swift Decision on Standard Remuneration and Stipend for Young Lawyers and Interns by BCI and BCD: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) to promptly address a representation advocating for a standardized stipend and remuneration system for young lawyers and law interns. The order came in response to a public interest…
Two Lawyers and Five Law Students Write to Chief Justice of India, Cite Communal Tension and Police Inaction
In a bold move, two lawyers from the Bombay High Court, Saif Alam and Abid Sayyed, along with five law students from Govandi, have written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) requesting the Supreme Court to take suo moto cognizance of inflammatory speeches made by BJP MLA Nitesh Rane in Govandi and other parts of the…
