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July 30, 2024, 04:46 PM - 2 min read
The Supreme Court has recently ruled that the State Bar Councils (SBCs) cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolment. This decision addresses the excessive financial burdens placed on young law graduates, particularly those from marginalised and economically weaker sections of society, when enrolling as advocates. The Court found that the current enrollment fee structure is unreasonable and violates constitutional protections.
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July 14, 2024, 04:42 PM - 2 min read
The "Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman" campaign aims to enhance citizen participation and awareness regarding the Indian Constitution and legal rights. This initiative is part of the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme, implemented by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India.
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July 9, 2024, 04:33 PM - 2 min read
The Supreme Court of India has declined to hold an open court hearing for the review petition challenging its judgement rejecting legal recognition of same-sex and queer marriages.
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July 1, 2024, 12:11 AM - 2 min read
India is set to enter a new era in its legal system with the enforcement of three new criminal laws on Monday, July 1. These laws, named the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, will replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
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June 28, 2024, 09:47 PM - 2 min read
Senior advocate and DMK MP P Wilson met with Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday at Parliament to seek reconsideration of the need for enacting three new criminal laws.
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June 10, 2024, 09:43 PM - 2 min read
Addressing the issues of vacancies in the higher judiciary and pending cases, and finalising the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) are the key challenges before Arjun Ram Meghwal who was allocated the law portfolio on Monday.
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May 22, 2024, 06:10 PM - 2 min read
The Ministry of Law and Justice, on Wednesday, announced the appointments of acting Chief Justices for the Madhya Pradesh High Court and Madras High Court.
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April 26, 2024, 07:32 AM - 2 min read
Polling has commenced for 13 Lok Sabha seats and one Assembly constituency in Rajasthan, marking the final phase of voting in the state.
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April 25, 2024, 10:50 PM - 2 min read
As Rajasthan gears up for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26, all eyes are on the key constituencies and candidates that will shape the political landscape of the state.
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April 21, 2024, 04:29 PM - 2 min read
In a recent address at the 'International Legal Conference 2024' hosted by the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), Attorney General of India R Venkataramani emphasised the urgent need for radical changes in the lawmaking process. He highlighted the importance of not only enacting laws but also ensuring their effective implementation and relevance in a rapidly changing world.
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April 19, 2024, 07:10 AM - 2 min read
Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh gets ready to cast their Vote.
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April 16, 2024, 03:40 AM - 2 min read
A recent plea lodged in the Delhi High Court has ignited controversy, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi of seeking electoral support by invoking religious sentiments.
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