State Bar Councils cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: Supreme Court

 Source: The Print

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that state bar councils cannot charge more than Rs 650 and Rs 125 for enrolling law graduates from general and SC-ST categories, respectively, as lawyers.

The top court held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the state bar councils, which are authorised under the Advocates Act to enrol law graduates as lawyers, cannot override the legal provisions which have been enacted by Parliament.

To read more please go to the following link:

https://theprint.in/india/state-bar-councils-cannot-charge-exorbitant-fees-for-enrolling-law-graduates-as-lawyers-sc/2197918/

SC commences special Lok Adalat, allows media cameras inside courtrooms

 Source: Economic Times

Seven SC benches to take up Lok Adalat matters at 2 pm this week: CJI Chandrachud

The Supreme Court of India launched a special Lok Adalat to celebrate its 75th anniversary. This week, from 2 pm onwards, seven SC benches will take up Lok Adalat matters aimed to resolve pending cases amicably. Media will be allowed inside the court rooms during this. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud encouraged participation for faster resolutions of disputes involving matrimonial, property, and compensation cases. To read more please go to the following link:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/seven-sc-benches-to-take-up-lok-adalat-matters-at-2-pm-this-week-cji-chandrachud/articleshow/112101559.cms?from=mdr

India’s New Broadcast Bill now has Compliance Requirements for YouTubers and Instagrammers

Sources: Hindustan Times and Media Nama

India’s New Broadcast Bill now has Compliance Requirements for YouTubers and Instagrammers. Online streaming services, social media accounts and online video creators, from across the globe, might come under the regulation of the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) according to the latest version of the country’s proposed Broadcast Bill. To read more please go to the following links:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-draft-of-broadcasting-bill-news-influencers-may-be-classified-as-broadcasters-101721961764666.html

https://www.medianama.com/2024/07/223-india-broadcast-bill-online-creators/

Why is the number of pending cases rising in Indian courts?

 Source: Business Standard

Why is the number of pending cases rising in Indian courts? As Supreme Court case backlog jumps 35 per cent in five years, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal cited lack of infrastructure and coordination as key reasons for the mounting delays. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/why-is-the-number-of-pending-cases-rising-in-indian-courts-details-here-124072900363_1.html

Ignorance of Law no excuse to break it, says Bombay High Court

 Bombay High Court refuses to quash case against pharma firm director. Law enforcement machinery shall come to a grinding halt if ignorance is accepted as a defence, the high court said in its order passed on Monday. To read more please click on the following link:

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/ignorance-of-law-no-excuse-to-break-it-says-bombay-hc-refuses-to-quash-case-against-pharma-firm-director-3119789

New criminal laws expand police powers and restrict civil liberties

 Source: Frontline

According to T. K. Rajalakshmi, legal experts say that the new laws retain colonial-era provisions, introduce misogynistic elements, and encroach on the powers of States. To read more please go to the following link:

https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/new-criminal-laws-bns-old-draconian-laws-ipc-sedition-bjp/article68416697.ece

Despite good intentions, new criminal laws created chaos: Madras HC

 Source: Business Standard

Plea against new criminal laws: Madras HC bench said that the renaming of the laws was unnecessary, and it only confused the public. To read more, please go to the following link:

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/despite-good-intentions-new-criminal-laws-created-chaos-madras-hc-124071900802_1.html

Reflections on Supreme Court Ruling on Maintenance for Divorced Muslim Women

 Soource: News 18

Arshia Malik writes that - By ensuring that Muslim women receive their entitlements and have access to social and economic security, the Supreme Court judgement represents significant progress in India’s journey toward gender justice. To read more, please go to the following link:

https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-reflections-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-maintenance-for-divorced-muslim-women-8970290.html

BNSS vs CrPC: CrPC to apply to pending trial/investigation registered before Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force: Rajasthan High Court

 Source: SCC online

The Court stated that “if an FIR is registered prior to 01-07-2023 under the CrPC, it would amount to a pending enquiry/investigation within the meaning of Section 531(2)(a) of BNSS.”...

To read more, please go to the following link:

https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2024/07/18/bnss-vs-crpc-crpc-to-apply-to-pending-trial-investigation-registered-before-bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita-came-into-force-rajasthan-high-court-scc-times/

India's AI law to focus on innovation, may skip penalties for violations

 India's AI law to focus on innovation, may skip penalties for violations

The Ministry of Electronics and IT is drafting a new AI law which will require social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to include watermarks and labels on content. An article by Vasudha Mukherjee. (Source - The Business Standard)

To read more, please go to the following link:

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/india-s-ai-law-to-focus-on-innovation-may-skip-penalties-for-violations-124071700229_1.html

 

Mentioning IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act Will Now Be Interpreted As Referring To New Criminal Laws:

The Ministry of Law and Justice announced on Tuesday that any reference to the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), or the Evidence Act in any statute, ordinance, or regulation will now refer to the newly implemented criminal justice laws. (Source: The Times Now - MSN). To read more, please go to the following link:

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/mentioning-ipc-crpc-evidence-act-will-now-be-interpreted-as-referring-to-new-criminal-laws/ar-BB1q6PRR?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Proceedings For FIR Lodged Under IPC Will Be Governed By BNSS If Plea Filed On Or After July 1: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Punjab & Haryana High Court has stated that the Proceedings For FIR Lodged Under IPC Will Be Governed By Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita If Plea Filed On Or After July 1. To read more about this in an article by Aiman J. Chishti in www.livelaw.in, please go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/punjab-and-haryana-high-court/punjab-haryana-high-court-procedure-of-bnss-applicable-to-repealed-ipc-263192

Enhancing animal protection: A comparative analysis of BNS and IPC by honorary animal welfare

 Enhancing animal protection: A comparative analysis of BNS and IPC by honorary animal welfare (Source The Times of India)

To read about the comparative analysis of the old and the new laws, please go to the following link:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/enhancing-animal-protection-a-comparative-analysis-of-bns-and-ipc/articleshow/111657884.cms

Supreme Court Judge On How Advanced Tech Can Prevent White-Collar Crimes

Justice Kohli, Judge, Supreme Court On How Advanced Tech Can Prevent White-Collar Crimes during his speech on the topic of 'Second Discourse on Judicial Perspective on Economic Offences and Corporate Malfeasance' at an event organised by the Centre for Discourses in Criminal and Constitutional Jurisprudence. To read more, please go to the following link (Source: India News, Press Trust of India):

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/supreme-court-judge-hima-kohli-on-how-advanced-tech-can-prevent-white-collar-crimes-6079720

Take action against lawyers advertising, seeking work via online portals — BCI to state bar councils

 Take action against lawyers advertising, seeking work via online portals — BCI to State Bar Councils (Source: The Print)

To read more, please go to the following link:

https://theprint.in/judiciary/take-action-against-lawyers-advertising-seeking-work-via-online-portals-bci-to-state-bar-councils/2165531/

Madras High Court Directs Union Government to Frame Policy on E-Pharmacies

 Madras High Court Directs Union Government to Frame Policy on E-Pharmacies - A Report by Shivani Bhargava (Source: Media Nama)

To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.medianama.com/2024/07/223-madras-hc-directs-centre-policy-e-pharmacies/

When judges' perspective, personal views, prejudices influence judgments

When judges' perspective, personal views, prejudices influence judgments - An article by NS Venkataraman, Trustee, Nandini Voice For The Deprived, Chennai (Source: Courter View)

To read more, please go to the following link:

https://www.counterview.net/2024/07/when-judges-perspective-personal-views.html

'WhatsApp Conversations Are Not Evidence Without A Proper Certificate': Delhi HC

Delhi High Court states that Whatsapp conversations cannot be treated as evidence without proper certificate ( Source: News18). To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.news18.com/india/whatsapp-conversations-are-not-evidence-without-a-proper-certificate-delhi-hc-8955510.html

First reference to new criminal law by Delhi HC in trademark infringement case

To read more about the first reference to new criminal law (Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita) by Delhi HC in trademark infringement case, please go to the following link (Source: The New Indian Express):

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/in-a-first-delhi-hc-refers-to-new-criminal-law-in-trademark-infringement-case-9433820/ 

'WhatsApp Conversations Are Not Evidence Without A Proper Certificate': Delhi HC

'WhatsApp Conversations Are Not Evidence Without A Proper Certificate': Delhi HC

To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.news18.com/india/whatsapp-conversations-are-not-evidence-without-a-proper-certificate-delhi-hc-8955510.html

Woman attaining motherhood through surrogacy entitled to maternity leave-Orissa High Court

 Woman attaining motherhood through surrogacy entitled to maternity leave-Orissa High Court

To read more please go yo the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/orissa-high-court/orissa-high-court-surrogate-mother-maternity-leave-right-to-life-article-21-constitution-262388

Judgment under Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita

 Probably the first judgment under Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita

To read the full judgment, please go to the following link:

https://rb.gy/q1lzsc 

Supreme Court: Incorrect to limit bail period if right to speedy trial violated

https://lawbeat.in/supreme-court-updates/limiting-bail-period-incorrect-if-hc-convinced-right-speedy-trial-violated-sc

Source: LawBeat 

Healthy, constructive criticism welcome… Judges not super humans, do commit mistakes: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Healthy, constructive criticism welcome… Judges not super humans, do commit mistakes: Punjab and Haryana High Court

To read more, go to the following link:

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/judicial-officer-allegations-punjab-and-haryana-high-court-9431715/ 

Source: The Indian Express

Medical termination of Pregnancy: Bombay high court allows medical termination of the over 25-week pregnancy for a cancer patient.

Medical termination of Pregnancy: Bombay high court allows medical termination of the over 25-week pregnancy for a cancer patient.

To read more, please click on the following link:

https://timesofindia-indiatimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bombay-high-court-allows-termination-of-25-week-pregnancy-for-cancer-patient/amp_articleshow/111497996.cms