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Non-speaking Orders and Unexplained Delay in Disciplinary Proceedings Diminish The Deterrent Effect of The Penalty: Says The Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court: In a recent judgment has emphasized on the importance of providing detailed reasons and considerations in disciplinary orders, stating that non-speaking orders and unexplained delays can diminish the deterrent effect of the penalty. The dispute revolved around the challenge of an order passed by the Maharashtra Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 8, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

The Tripura High Court maintains the dismissal of a judge for contacting the Union Minister about a transfer.

TRIPURA HIGH COURT : In a recent ruling in Sri Koushik Karmakar v. State of Tripura, the Tripura High Court affirmed an order dismissing a probationary judicial officer for asking a Union Minister for a transfer recommendation and making a false statement in connection with his leave overstay. Petitioner Koushik Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 8, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

Kerala High Court grants interim protection from arrest to lawyer BA Aloor in sexual harassment case.

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection to BA Aloor from arrest in a sexual harassment case. The judge was PG Ajithkumar, who asked the police not to arrest Aloor without notice, referring to Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The next date of hearing is February Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

ELECTORAL ROLL MANIPULATION HOW DUPLICATE VOTER ENTRIES ARE DETERMINED? SUPREME COURT ASKS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

Monday, February 5, the Supreme Court of India asked the Election Commission of India several questions on removing duplicate registrations from the electoral roll. The court, headed by the Chief Justice of India, posed important questions to Amit Sharma, standing counsel for the ECI: First, how did the ECI determine Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

DELHI HIGH COURT REJECTS DISPLEASURE AS REASON FOR DENYING PROMOTION

In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court held that the displeasure of DG, when not constituting a penalty, should not be a barrier to an officer’s promotion. The matter before the Delhi High Court stemmed from a petition filed by RD Dogra challenging the order dated August 31, 2022, Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

LEGAL NEWS

“Supreme Court Emphasizes: Outrage of Woman’s Modesty Must Be Linked to Caste Grounds”

In the case under consideration, the central allegation revolved around an incident where the prosecutrix/complainant, engaged for household chores in the residence of the accused appellant, purportedly faced an attempt by the accused to outrage her modesty while she was engaged in domestic tasks. Upon thorough examination of the case Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

Jobs OPPORTUNITY

Legal Fellow for Fair Trial Fellowship Programme, NLU Delhi [Location- Nagpur, Full-time Position]: Apply by Feb 17

About the Position The National Law University, Delhi (“University”) is seeking to engage on a contractual basis, Legal Fellows for Nagpur (2 positions) for the Fair Trial Fellowship programme of Project 39A supported by a grant from the Azim Premji Foundation. The Legal Fellow will be assigned to work on Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

Jobs OPPORTUNITY

Editor at Indian Constitutional Law Review [Full-time]: Apply by Feb 15

About ICLR The ICLR is a bi-annual law journal that seeks to cover contemporary developments in Indian Constitutional law and administrative law. It seeks to engage with the academic community, apart from bridging gap with professionals, including the Bar, as well as the Bench. About the Opportunity The Indian Constitutional Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

Internship OPPORTUNITY

Internship Opportunity at Legalfoxes, Delhi [Hybrid]: Apply Now!

About Legalfoxes Legalfoxes Sourcing provides the highest quality paralegal services and legal training. Empowering lawyers and paralegals all across the region. About the Opportunity Are you a law enthusiast with a passion for drafting legal documents, petitions, Agreements, Written Statements and replies? Legalfoxes is looking for dynamic interns to join Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago

OPPORTUNITY Workshop/Seminar/Webinar

Session on Mastering the Legal Landscape: Your Ultimate Guide to Law Schools and U.S. LLM Programs by Seattle University Professor LeighAnne Thompson [Feb 7; 5:30 PM Onwards; Offline]: Register Now!

About the Session This session is jointly hosted by EducationUSA @ USIEF Hyderabad and the India-United States LLM School Consortium. This engaging presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the intricacies of law school admissions and shed light on the distinctive features of U.S. LLM programs. Gain valuable insights, expert Read more

By Admin, 3 yearsFebruary 7, 2024 ago