Demolitions without following process violative of rule of law: Supreme Court

Source: Hindustan Times

The executive taking the role of a judge and ordering the demolitions without following the process of law is violative of the rule of law, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday as it pronounced its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the arbitrary demolition of properties of people named in criminal cases. It issued nationwide guidelines on the demolition of properties often using bulldozers.

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AI and the Future of Law in India: Challenges, and Opportunities

Source: Economic Times

India's legal system, while respected, grapples with a backlog of over five crore cases. Artificial Intelligence offers a potential solution by streamlining legal research, predicting case outcomes, and identifying risks. However, AI's limitations in understanding complex legal concepts and ethical concerns regarding data privacy and potential misuse necessitate human oversight.

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https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/opinions/ai-and-the-future-of-law-in-india-challenges-and-opportunities/115246551

AI: the new legal powerhouse — why lawyers should befriend the machine to stay ahead

Source: Reuters

AI is evolving at lightning speed, sparking both wonder and worry. As it transforms industries and our daily lives, we are caught between the thrill of innovation and the jitters of uncertainty. Will AI elevate the human experience or just leave us in the dust? How will it impact our careers, privacy and sense of security? Just as we witnessed with the rise of the internet — and later, social media — AI is poised to redefine how we work and live, bringing a mix of optimism and apprehension. While we grapple with AI's implications, our clients expect us to lead the charge in leveraging it for their benefit. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/ai-new-legal-powerhouse-why-lawyers-should-befriend-machine-stay-ahead-2024-10-24/

Failed surgery alone does not imply medical negligence: SC

Source: Hindustan Times - MSN

The Supreme Court has emphasised that medical professionals cannot be held liable for negligence solely because surgery or treatment does not produce the expected results, asserting that the culpability of doctors must stem from clear evidence pointing to a deviation from accepted medical practices. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/failed-surgery-alone-does-not-imply-medical-negligence-sc/ar-AA1t3vO0?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=d3ba9341d43d49d08073100f978ce525&ei=44