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Research Internship at The Office of Mrs. Sangeeta Yadav, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha [2 Interns; 2-3 Months]: Apply by July 30

The Office of Mrs. Sangeeta Yadav, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, is currently seeking two motivated and dedicated policy and research interns. This is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the heart of India’s legislative and policy-making process. Details Eligibility Criteria Responsibilities Benefits How to Apply? Please submit Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 19, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Bombay HC Sets Precedent: Parole for Happy Occasions

The Bombay High Court has ruled that convicts can be granted parole to celebrate significant family events, such as a child’s departure for studies abroad, in the same way they can for emergencies or weddings. The court expressed confusion about why parole could be granted for sorrowful occasions like deaths, Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

SECTION 498A OF THE INDIAN PENAL CODE DOES NOT APPLY TO LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS: KERALA HIGH COURT.

Stated that a live-in partner is not a woman’s husband or relative. In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court decided that live-in relationships are exempt from the provisions of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with abuse by a husband or his family. This decision Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Supreme Court: Separate Suits for Possession and Rent Arrears Are Permissible

The Supreme Court ruled that a landlord can file separate lawsuits; one to regain possession of the property and another to claim unpaid rent. The court reasoned that these are distinct legal issues requiring separate adjudication. The initial lawsuit for possession did not prevent them from later pursuing the monetary Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Bombay High Court slams BMC for failure to provide Rent/ Alternative Accommodation to the displaced.

On 15th July 2024, a division bench of Justices Mahesh Sonak and Kamal Khata slams Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation the richest civic body in the country and cannot act arbitrarily towards its citizen for failing to provide either the rent or the alternative accommodation to project affected person. This is the Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Madras HC: Foetus from Minor Girl’s Abortion to Remain in Forensic Lab, Not Handed to Police or Court and to be destroyed upon case closure.

The Madras High Court noted the absence of a standardized procedure for handling the remains of pregnancies terminated in minor girls. The court emphasized the need for statewide guidelines to address this issue. The bench was formed to oversee the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Himachal Pradesh High Court: The Court upholding that the right to privacy includes the right to be forgotten and also comes under the ambit personal liberty.

The High Court stated that the person was convicted under the POCSO Act was not considered to be the accused until his last breathe and not to be burdened with that identity in his lifetime. The Court observed the martial life of the victim with the acquitted person and found Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Andhra Pradesh High Court: The Court guaranteed the parental right of the father by allowing the father to visit his children.

The High Court stated that the parental care must be needed for the child in his tender years and the parental care indicates that the mother and father have taken care, protection and love over their child. The Court observed the conditions of the child and its residing environment and Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

OPPORTUNITY

International Conference on Data, Knowledge, Wisdom & Law by WBNUJS, Kolkata [November 9 – 10; Hybrid]: Submit Abstract by August 15!

Overview The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) is pleased to announce an International Conference on “DATA, KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM & LAW,” scheduled for 9th – 10th November 2024. The International Conference on DATA, KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM & LAW will be a dynamic blend of industry and academia, creating a platform where Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 18, 2024 ago

Internship OPPORTUNITY

Internship Opportunity at Pravah Law, Delhi (Litigation) [Aug; On-site]: Apply by July 14

About Pravah Law Pravah Law is a Delhi-based litigation chamber with practices in the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, the Central Administrative Tribunal (Principal Bench), and arbitral tribunals. About the Opportunity Pravah Law is inviting applications for internship at Pravah Law in August 2024. Eligibility Criteria Law Read more

By Admin, 2 yearsJuly 15, 2024 ago