Actor-producer Kamal Haasan seems to be actively, and literally, courting controversy with his latest film Thug Life becoming the focus of courtroom drama, and now the Supreme Court turning it into a defence of free speech. By transferring the case to itself from the Karnataka High Court, the apex court seems to be intent on sending a strong message about protecting fundamental rights
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
While considering the Petition, Delhi High Court issued notice on a batch of petitions filed challenging the notification dated 08th February 2022 amending the Rules of Delhi Higher Judicial Service, 1970 whereby Rule 9(3) has been introduced and a minimum age limit of 35 years has been prescribed.
The Delhi High Court has refused to consider a plea seeking to abolish the provision of tax on the interest of compensation to the person injured in a road accident.
The Delhi High Court has reiterated that disclosure of personal information is exempted under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, in absence of any larger public interest, as it would cause unwarranted invasion of privacy under Section 8(1)(j) of the Act.