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Myanmar coup: Military back in business

Aung San Suu Kyi’s huge win in the November polls in Myanmar probably triggered the coup because the armed forces feared losing their influence over the election of the president and second vice-president.

Farmers’ protest: Young lawyers from Punjab and Haryana HC pitch in with legal muscle

Groups of young lawyers from the Punjab and Haryana High Court have set up camps at the three protest sites to help the agitating farmers legally and find those who disappeared after the Republic Day fracas.

Allahabad High Court pulls up Uttar Pradesh govt over illegal detention

The Allahabad High Court summoned the UP home secretary over an illegal detention as the police feared a breach of peace. The government said guidelines would be laid to see that this is not repeated.

RTI Act’s vested interest scanner

Even as courts pass orders saying that disclosure of interest is needed when an applicant seeks personal information under the Act, experts are concerned that such orders defeat its very objective.

Justice Pushpa Ganediwala: Handle with kid gloves

After an uproar over two controversial judgments regarding sexual assault on children, the Court’s collegium halted the promotion of a woman judge who presided over the cases.

Kunal Kamra’s affidavit: Tongue not in cheek

The comedian’s affidavit in response to pleas which seek contempt of court proceedings against him for various tweets are well-said and an eye-opener regarding judges and the dispensation of justice.

Keep Gender, Religion Out: Uniform Law on Adoption, Divorce

Two petitions have sought gender and religion-neutral laws in adoption and guardianship and for divorce and alimony in tune with the spirit of the Constitution after considering international laws as well.

Limitation Act: Costly delay

The Court has imposed fines on states and public authorities for adopting an approach where they can walk in as and when they please, ignoring the period of limitation prescribed by statutes.

Allahabad HC penalises man with Rs 3 lakh costs for repeated filing of same petition

The Allahabad High Court has asked a petitioner to cough up Rs 3 lakh for repeatedly filing petitions over the same issue. Courts are known to penalise petitioners for such abuse of law.

A new hybrid: Post-Covid hearings in Delhi HC

Following a plea in the apex court by four advocates, the Delhi High Court was forced to begin a new system of physical and virtual hearings so as to make the work of lawyers easier in coronavirus times.

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