Delhi High Court emphasizes Immediate Regulation of Deepfakes, Warns of Growing Threat to Truth and Trust

 Source: Law Trend

The Delhi High Court emphasized the urgent need to control and regulate the spread of deepfakes on the internet, highlighting the growing threat they pose to the authenticity of information. The remarks were made on Wednesday by a Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. To read more please go to the following link:

https://lawtrend.in/delhi-high-court-emphasizes-immediate-regulation-of-deepfakes-warns-of-growing-threat-to-truth-and-trust/

Why Supreme Court Ordered Retrospective Application Of Bail Provision Under BNSS

 Source: ABP - MSN

The Supreme Court in a recent development said that the that Section 479 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) on July 1, will apply retrospectively. The Section 479 of BNSS deals with the release of undertrial prisoners on bail. It means that the provision will apply to all undertrials in cases was registered before July 1, 2024. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.msn.com/en-in/autos/photos/why-supreme-court-ordered-retrospective-application-of-bail-provision-under-bnss/ar-AA1pqFso

Digital amnesia: Is AI erasing our minds?

 Source: Frontline - The Hindu

As digital assistants remember more, humans risk forgetting what makes us human. Our growing addiction to digital memory aids chips away at core cognitive abilities, threatening to erode the foundation of human knowledge and cultural heritage. To read more please go to the following link:

https://frontline.thehindu.com/society/memory-human-ai-maths-digital-amnesia-technology-impact/article68561453.ece

Mere Non-Performance Of Agreement To Sell Doesn't Amount To Offence Of Cheating & Criminal Breach Of Trust: Supreme Court

 Source: Live Law

The Supreme Court recently observed that mere non-performance of an Agreement to Sell by itself does not amount to the offences of cheating and criminal breach of trust. Quashing a criminal case against three persons for failing to execute a sale despite an agreement to sell a property, the Court observed that ... To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/mere-non-performance-of-agreement-to-sell-doesnt-amount-to-offence-of-cheating-criminal-breach-of-trust-supreme-court-267447

Supreme Court Directs States/UTs To Implement S.19(6) Of POCSO Act & JJ Act Provisions To Ensure Rehabilitation Of Child Victims

 Source: Live Law

In a case where it was found that the State of West Bengal had failed to take care of a victim of an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Supreme Court has issued directions to all States/Union Territories to strictly implement the provisions of the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) to ensure the welfare of such victims. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-directs-statesut-to-implement-s196-of-pocso-act-jj-act-provisions-to-ensure-rehabilitation-of-child-victims-267197

Justice BR Gavai Inaugurates Country's First Digital Court For NI Act Cases In Kerala, Says Technology Makes Justice Easily Accessible

Source: Live Law

Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai was present at the Kerala High Court today to inaugurate various digital initiatives. Justice Gavai inaugurated the Country's first exclusive Digital Court for Negotiable Instruments Act Cases in Kollam. Other digital initiatives of the Kerala High Court are : Online Dispute Resolution System, Model Digital Court Room concept, Learning Management System of the Judicial Academy, Digital Library and Research Centre, restoration project of Ram Mohan Palace and the announcement of Digital District Courts. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/justice-br-gavai-inaugurates-countrys-first-digital-court-for-ni-act-cases-in-kerala-says-technology-makes-justice-easily-accessible-266944

Does 'PV Anwar' Judgment Mandating S.65B Evidence Act Certificate For Electronic Evidence Apply Retrospectively? Supreme Court To Decide

 Source: Live Law

The Supreme Court has taken up the issue of whether the judgment in the case of Anwar PV v. PK Basheer & Ors., which clarified the law regarding the admissibility of electronic record as secondary evidence, should be applied retrospectively or only prospectively. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/does-pv-anwar-judgment-mandating-s65b-evidence-act-certificate-for-electronic-evidence-apply-retrospectively-supreme-court-to-decide-266611

CJI announces Supreme Court hackathon, says AI will be used to streamline functioning

 Source: Deccan Herald

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday announced the second hackathon of the Supreme Court, which will focus on use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the functioning of the top court. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/cji-announces-supreme-court-hackathon-says-ai-will-be-used-to-streamline-functioning-3143944

Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 introduced in Lok Sabha: What’s new in law? Key points

 Source: The Mint

The government introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to increase the option for nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others. To know more about the key changes, please go to the following link:

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/banking-laws-amendment-bill-2024-introduced-in-lok-sabha-whats-new-in-law-key-points-11723186737121.html

Attempting to overtake vehicle can't be act of negligence: Supreme Court

 Source: Deccan Herald

In the case, the compensation got truncated, as the tribunal recorded the finding of contributory negligence. The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation in a road accident case, saying merely because a person attempted to overtake a vehicle, it cannot be said to be an act of rashness or negligence. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/attempting-to-overtake-vehicle-cant-be-act-of-negligence-supreme-court-3142731

Supreme Court's 'discipline' lesson on High Court judge's remark against its order

 Source: India Today

Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Rajbir Sehrawat had criticised the top court for its order on May 3, saying the Supreme Court deemed itself "more supreme". In summary the events were as follows:

1. High court judge Justice Rajbir Sehrawat criticised top court order

2. Supreme Court expunges "unawarranted" remark by High Court judge

3. Top court says complying to its order is a constitutional obligation

To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/supreme-courts-discipline-lesson-on-high-court-judges-remark-against-its-order-2578425-2024-08-07

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Social media creating a hostile work environment: what to know following Okonowsky v. Garland

 Source: afslaw.com

Employees do “hang out” and socialize “outside of work” through social media platforms. While these platforms provide outlets for employees to express themselves, bond, chat, joke, and share vacation photos, these sites can also be used to harass, threaten, and harm employees. Misuse of social media among coworkers can create a hostile and toxic work environment that can lead to employer liability if not addressed. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.afslaw.com/perspectives/alerts/social-media-creating-hostile-work-environment-what-know-following-okonowsky-v

India's new criminal justice system: turning a month old with baby steps

 Source: BW Legal World

According to an article in the BW Legal World, In one month since their implementation, the new Criminal Laws have been subject to commendation and scrutiny alike and throw up some interesting developments. To read more please go to the following link:

https://bwlegalworld.com/article/indias-new-criminal-justice-system-turning-a-month-old-with-baby-steps-528512

High court not subordinate to Supreme Court, says Justice Sehrawat of Punjab and Haryana HC

 Source: The Tribune

The HC emphasizes that there is no scope for the Supreme Court to issue sundry directions to a high court regarding specific proceedings pending before it in relation to a case where the apex court had stayed contempt proceedings before the high court. “Probably a more caution on the part of the Supreme Court would have been more appropriate,” Justice Sehrawat declared. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/high-court-not-subordinate-to-supreme-court-says-justice-sehrawat-of-punjab-and-haryana-hc/

Constitution helped us move towards social justice: Supreme Court judge

Source: Hindustan Times

Justice Gavai, who was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court in May 2019, is currently the third most senior judge in the top court.  He emphasised the pivotal role of the Indian Constitution and Dr BR Ambedkar’s visionary principles in advancing social and economic justice, articulating how the Constitution has empowered individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including himself, to attain prominent positions.

To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/constitution-helped-us-move-towards-social-justice-supreme-court-judge-101722795665225.html

"Purpose Of Lok Adalat Is To Take Justice To Homes Of People": CJI Chandrachud

 Source: BW Legal World

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud said that the purpose of Lok Adalat has been to take justice to the homes of people and to ensure that the Supreme Court not only handles big cases but focuses on 'Nyay Sabke Dwar'. To read more please go to the following link:

https://bwlegalworld.com/article/purpose-of-lok-adalat-is-to-take-justice-to-homes-of-people-cji-chandrachud-528342

People get fed up with court proceedings, process becomes punishment: CJI

 Source: Indian Express

CJI Chandrachud said that “This Lok Adalat was just a reminder that though we are at the apex of the Indian judicial system, we are, in that sense, so closely and deeply associated with the lives of our citizens,” regarding the week long Lok Adalat conducted at the SC. To read more please go to the following link:

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/people-fed-up-court-proceedings-process-punishment-cji-9493237/

Bar council asks legal education institutions to add new criminal laws, mediation in curriculum

 Source: The Mint

• The BCI has written to CLEs, which include national law universities as well as private law colleges across the country, to train students to use the new criminal laws, passed by Parliament in late 2023 and enforced on 1 July. To read more please go to the following link:
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109 women judges in higher judiciary

 Source: The Print

As many as 109 women judges are serving in the higher judiciary, including three in the Supreme Court, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. To read more please go to the following link:

https://theprint.in/india/109-women-judges-in-higher-judiciary/2203141/