Problem of “computer age” is cut and paste; hate seeing cut and paste orders by High Courts: Justice DY Chandrachud

 Source: Bar & Bench (https://www.barandbench.com)

Supreme Court judge, Justice DY Chandrachud took exception to High Courts resorting to “cut paste” exercise while writing orders without giving solid reasons for their rulings.

This is one of the problems of computer age, quipped Justice Chandrachud, who is the chairperson of the e-committee of the Supreme Court and one of the most tech savvy judges of the Court. ..........

To read this article by Debayan Roy, go to the following link:

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/problem-computer-age-hate-seeing-cut-paste-orders-high-courts-justice-dy-chandrachud

Misrepresenting mangalik status not grounds for divorce: Bombay HC

 Source: India Today (https://www.indiatoday.in)

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court refused to grant a divorce to a man, who accused his wife and her family of defrauding him by telling him the wrong date of birth at the time of marriage. The man claimed that his wife and her family changed the date to ensure that her horoscope says she is ‘mangalik’ even when she was not...........

To read this article by Ms. Vidya, go to the following link:

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/misrepresenting-mangalik-status-not-grounds-for-divorce-bombay-hc-1775647-2021-03-04

Offences under Section 63 of Copyright Act,103 Trademark Act are non-bailable: Bombay high court

 Source: Times of India dated 04.03.2021

To read this article by Swati Deshpande, go to the following link:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/offences-under-section-63-of-copyright-act103-trademark-act-are-non-bailable-bombay-high-court/articleshow/81336739.cms

First woman CJI is need of the hour, writes Olav Albuquerque

 Source: Free Press Journal (https://www.freepressjournal.in)

The learned CJI ignored that crimes like rape attract severe penalties under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. The Justice J S Verma Committee laid down that the law ought to specify that even a marital relationship could not be a defence against forced sexual intercourse.

India badly needs its first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) and this post could be filled by Justice B V Nagarathna of the Karnataka high court in 2027, if she is promptly elevated .........

To read this article by Ms. Geeta, go to the following link:

https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/first-woman-cji-is-need-of-the-hour-writes-olav-albuquerque

Keen to exclude time from 15 March 2020 to June 2021 from ambit of Limitation Act: CJI Bobde

 Source: Times of India dated 04.03.2021

The Supreme Court agrees with AG's suggestion to exclude 15 months' time from the Limitation Act's ambit.

SC relief for civil disputes in suo motu case on extension of time under Limitation Act.

AG to address ways of legal recourse to citizens if partial lockdowns imposed, said CJI.

A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court has agreed with Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal's suggestion to exclude time of around 15 months from the ambit of the Limitation Act, which will allow lawyers and litigants to file cases without being time barred for the period which has elapsed during the pandemic.........

To read this article by Abhimanyu Sharma, go to the following link:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/offences-under-section-63-of-copyright-act103-trademark-act-are-non-bailable-bombay-high-court/articleshow/81336739.cms

Law News and Updates 03-03-2021

Law News and Updates - Compiled by M&J Services - The Eclectic Law Bookstore. 

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SC to not share video conference links for hearings on WhatsApp group

https://tinyurl.com/y8f3cmae

Source: First Post

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BCI sets up India's first law teacher training institute

https://tinyurl.com/y8rpkk97

Source: Times of India

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When law tries to catch up with technology (and fails)

https://tinyurl.com/y84tqc32

Source: Economic Times

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SC questions what construes marital rape

https://tinyurl.com/yb7g449y

Source: New Indian Express

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Cheque dishonor cases can't be filed or continued against firms facing insolvency proceedings: SC

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Source: The Economic Times

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Can’t forgo quarantine period for divorce: High Court

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Source: Tribune India

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Supreme Court ends bail of over 2,000 prisoners given on Covid-19 ground

https://tinyurl.com/y75fxrka

Source: Hindustan Times

Disclaimer: Law News and Updates sources material from the public domain. Readers are advised to exercise their discretion and cross-check on the authenticity of the same. Law News and Updates will not be responsible for any consequences arising out of the use of the said material.

Law News and Updates 02-03-2021

 Source: M&J Services - The Eclectic Law Bookstore. 

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2021 to be exceptionally busy, says Cyril Shroff

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Source: India Business Law Journal

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How Covid pandemic hit the justice system

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Source: Hindustan Times

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Mumbai: Overcrowding in court irks Bombay HC judge, warns of not taking up any case for hearing

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Source: Free Press Journal

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Charges by estranged spouse affecting other’s career amounts to mental cruelty: Supreme Court

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Source: The Hindu

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Law and judiciary: More sloganeering, less vision

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Source: Free Press Journal

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Law News and Updates 27-02-2021

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Maharashtra: Law admission takes its own course, to close March-end

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Source: Times of India

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Not brought any new law, existing provisions give us power: Javadekar on new online content rules

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Source: India Today

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Shekhar Gupta: Indian judiciary and law of Habeas Porcus

https://tinyurl.com/y7q9hbvf

Source: Business Standard

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Social media, online news websites, OTT platforms under regulatory net: Information Technology Rules, 2021 notified

 Source: Bar & Bench (https://www.barandbench.com)

To read this article, please go to the following link:

https://www.barandbench.com/news/social-media-online-news-websites-ott-platforms-under-regulatory-net-information-technology-rules-2021-notified

No fundamental right of same-sex marriage, legal recognition can't be given by court: Central government tells Delhi High Court

 Source: Bar & Bench (https://www.barandbench.com)

The submission was made in Central Government's affidavit filed in a petition seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under Hindu Marriage Act.

The Central government has told the Delhi High Court that in spite of decriminalisation of homosexuality under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, there is no fundamental right of same-sex marriage. (Abhijit Iyer Mitra & ors vs UOI)

To read this article, go to the following link:

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/no-fundamental-right-same-sex-marriage-legal-recognition-cant-given-court-central-government-delhi-high-court

Studying law abroad: What can you do with a foreign degree in law?

 Source: Careers360

The largest number of foreign universities whose law degrees the Bar Council of India recognises is in the United Kingdom. However, a foreign law degree may present a few hurdles......

To read this article, go to the following link:

https://news.careers360.com/studying-law-abroad-what-can-you-do-foreign-degree-in-law

What’s next for contract lawyering?

 Source: Lawyers Weekly (https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au)

To read this article by Matthew Kay, go to the following link:

https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/newlaw/30640-what-s-next-for-contract-lawyering

Can an under-18 Muslim girl be married? HC verdict puts focus back on Child Marriage law

 Source: The Print (https://theprint.in)

HC grants protection to 17-year-old girl & her spouse as Muslim personal law allows marriage after age 15. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act is silent on personal laws.....

To read this article by Apoorva Mandhani, go to the following link:

 https://theprint.in/judiciary/can-an-under-18-muslim-girl-be-married-hc-verdict-puts-focus-back-on-child-marriage-law/604032/

Is Free Software The Next Trend In LegalTech?

 Source: Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com)

XIRA’s new, free Gavel promises to revolutionize the business operation of solo practitioners.

To read thjs article, go to the following link:

https://abovethelaw.com/2021/02/is-free-software-the-next-trend-in-legaltech/

How do SC, NGT judgments impact the economy? NITI Aayog commissions study to find out

 Source: The Print (https://theprint.in)

Study was commissioned 1.5 years ago to CUTS International, but was delayed due to pandemic. Many judges, lawyers & civil servants say it’s necessary....... To read this article, go to the following link:

https://theprint.in/judiciary/how-do-sc-ngt-judgments-impact-the-economy-niti-aayog-commissions-study-to-find-out/601351/

The uphill battle for India’s digital rights

 Source: The Hindu

Privacy, accessibility, hate speech... the question of individual rights on the Internet is broad, complicated and fuggy. Ahead of Safer Internet Day (February 9), meet the organisations working to clear the air......

To read this article by Meghna Majumdar, go to the following link:

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/internet-digital-liberties-organisations-of-india-2021/article33782713.ece

What Is Appropriate Limitation Period Applicable To Appeals Filed Under Section 37 Of Arbitration and Conciliation Act? Supreme Court To Decide

 Source: Live Law (https://www.livelaw.in)

To read this article, go to the following link:

 https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/limitation-period-appeal-section-37-arbitration-supreme-court-169494

“Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark”—Delays in Judicial Elevation

 Source: India Legal (https://www.indialegallive.com)

Delays in judicial appointments affect every citizen whose basic human rights are protected by courts. Are the Executive and the Judiciary equally to blame for this?..........

To read this article by Prof. Upendra Baxi, go to the following link:

https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/something-is-rotten-in-the-state-of-denmark-delays-in-judicial-elevation/

Implications of Section 69 of IT Act 2000 R/w IT rules 2009 imposed on the citizens of India vis-a-vis privacy guaranteed under Article 21

 Source: https://www.indialegallive.com

Witnessing the tremendous change in communication technology, digital technology from quite some time in our lives by strengthening e-commerce more reliable, more efficient, time saving and time-consuming. Despite seeing some positive changes, it rapidly showing its adverse implications......

To read this article by Kunal Yadav, go to the following link:

https://www.indialegallive.com/special/it-act-section-69-privacy-implications-article-21/

Popping the Bubble: Online Swag Purveyor Held Accountable For Infringement

 Source: Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com)

Redbubble was attempting to exploit the Section 512 safe harbor to avoid liability for the obviously infringing items sold on its website ...... To read this article, go to the following link:

https://abovethelaw.com/2021/02/popping-the-bubble-online-swag-purveyor-held-accountable-for-infringement/

Book review: Justice B.S. Chauhan on Ashok Panda’s book - 'Institutions that Shaped Modern India: Supreme Court'

 Source: https://www.indialegallive.com

Justice B.S. Chauhan, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and former Chairman, Law Commission of India, has presented his views on Senior Advocate Ashok Panda’s book Institutions that Shaped Modern India: Supreme Court. To read this review, go to the following link:

https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/book-review-ashok-panda-institutions-that-shaped-modern-india-supreme-court-justice-bs-chauhan/

Need To Fix Timeline In Judges Appointments In The Constitutional Courts

 Source: Live Law (https://www.livelaw.in)

To read this Article by Dr. Lokendra Malik, go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/columns/constitutional-court-judges-appointment-ministry-of-law-and-justice-169334

In UPI Data Privacy Case, SC Issues Notices To Facebook, Google, Amazon

 Source: Inc42 (https://inc42.com)

The Supreme Court has sought responses from Facebook, Google, WhatsApp and Amazon to a plea that seeks to ensure data privacy of users of UPI platforms ....... To read this article, go to the following link:

https://inc42.com/buzz/in-upi-data-privacy-case-sc-issues-notices-to-facebook-google/

What Happened 71 Years Ago, When the Vision of the Supreme Court Was First Laid Out

 Source: https://www.thebetterindia.com

On 28 January 1950, the Supreme Court held its first sitting under the Indian Constitution in the Court Chamber of Parliament House.......... To read this article, go to the following link:

https://www.thebetterindia.com/248312/supreme-court-of-india-first-sitting-sc-chief-justice-hj-kania-fundamental-right-law-nor41/