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The apex court has rejected the Bar Council’s plea to amend Advocates Act, stating that imposing exorbitant fees on young law graduates creates barriers to entry in the legal profession 

The statutory body has informed the apex court that practising advocates cannot simultaneously work as journalists, whether full-time or part-time. The  submissions were made relying upon Rule 49 of the BCI Rules that prohibit advocates from practicing any other full-time profession while being enrolled as an advocate

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s inaugural overseas visit to India since assuming office showcases classic diplomacy, marked by mutual agreements and concessions. He faces the dual challenge of addressing the nation’s economic and social inequalities while managing complex regional dynamics

The apex court has expressed concern regarding the growing practice of characterizing civil disputes as criminal offenses, a trend notably prominent in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere in India

The Bombay High Court has taken stern action against the rampant proliferation of illegal hoardings, banners and posters across Maharashtra. It issued contempt notices to all political parties for defying the Court’s orders while responding to a PIL in this regard

The apex court recently heard a PIL stating that the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, should apply to political parties. What is the current mechanism for political parties to handle complaints of sexual harassment? Are women in politics protected as they should be?

The apex court has ruled that an employee’s absence from service is not justified solely by a pending VRS application. The case relates to doctors from the Uttar Pradesh government who had applied for the scheme and then remained absent for a considerable time. The ruling could now apply to similar cases in the private sector

This judgment reaffirms the principle that immunity is  intended to protect lawful actions undertaken in good faith, not shield wrongful acts

The apex court has come down heavily on the “growing tendency to misuse provisions like Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code” intended to protect married women “as a tool for unleashing personal vendetta against the husband and his family by a wife”. The issue has gained relevance considering the recent suicide of a Bengaluru techie and the allegations levelled by him against his wife and in-laws 

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that all school buses and vehicles on school duty must be equipped with a GPS tracking system and CCTV cameras which enable real-time tracking and monitoring of the vehicle, thus allowing parents to stay informed and connected through a dedicated mobile app