A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to restore 4G internet speed in the Union Territory in light of prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Prior Facts: The plea, filed through ‘Foundation for Media Professionals’, has assailed the order of the UT administration of March
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Battle Of Parents For Custody Of Child
//www.pathlegal.in/Battle-Of-Parents-For-Custody-Of-Child-blog-2384325 Author: Names Held: As observed by Justice Altamas Kabir , Justice G. S. Singhvi and Justice Cyriac Joseph of the Supreme Cour… Read More
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court disposes plea for conversion of hotels as isolation wards and shelter homes amid The Coronavirus Lockdown
The Supreme Court today has dismissed a plea requesting to pass an order for the conversion of hotels to isolation wards and shelter homes. Brief Facts The pleas sought for the acquisition over all the hotels and resorts and convert them for housing persons seeking shelter and few as isolation homes amid the coronavirus lockdown.
... Continue Reading.If Accused Is In Jail Doesnt Mean Bail Plea Has To Be Heard During Lockdown: Bombay HC
//www.pathlegal.in/If-Accused-Is-In-Jail-Doesnt-Mean-Bail-Plea-Has-To-Be-Heard-During-Lockdown:-Bombay-HC-legalnewscopied-2384326 Author: Names The Bombay High Court (HC) on Friday refused to hear the bail application of a man who had moved it on an "urgent" basis.
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court on Enlarged Scope of Leniency for Mistakes in Filing Income Tax Returns
[Amar Tandon is a IV year student and Mansi Mishra a III year student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal] In Rajasthan State Electricity Board v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax (decided on 19 March 2020), the Supreme Court set a precedent for expanding the scope of leniency under section 143(1-A) of the Income
... Continue Reading.Money Laundering Case: Rana Kapoors Interim Bail Plea Rejected
//www.pathlegal.in/Money-Laundering-Case:-Rana-Kapoors-Interim-Bail-Plea-Rejected-legalnewscopied-2384321 Author: Names A court on Friday rejected the interim bail plea of Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, who is currently in judicial custody on money laundering charges.
... Continue Reading.6th GNLU Moot on Securities and Investment Law 2020
[Announcement from the organisers of the GNLU Moot on Securities and Investment Law] About the Organiser Gujarat National Law University is a premier university of law situated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat seeking to promote research-based education among its students by way of providing excellent education, and opportunities in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for holistic growth
... Continue Reading.New Advocates Welfare Fund Amendment Bill: Mediclaim And Rs 15 Lakh On Retirement
//www.pathlegal.in/New-Advocates-Welfare-Fund-Amendment-Bill:-Mediclaim-And-Rs-15-Lakh-On-Retirement-blog-2384322 Author: Adv Rose A new Advocate Welfare Fund Amendment Bill has been introduced for the sake of lawyers. According to the bill, a lawyer with a membership of 5 years will get 50 thousand,… Read More
... Continue Reading.Govt Amends Apr 1 Order, Reserves All Domiciles’ Jobs In Jammu And Kashmir
//www.pathlegal.in/Govt-Amends-Apr-1-Order,-Reserves-All-Domiciles–Jobs-In-Jammu-And-Kashmir-legalnewscopied-2384324 Author: Names The government amended its two-day-old order on Friday night and reserved all jobs in Jammu and Kashmir for the domiciles of the Union territory — people who have stay… Read More
... Continue Reading.Needle of Suspicion: Judicial Enquiry Needed
BACKGROUND IN BRIEF The 27th of November sends a shockwave across the country when it was revealed that a 26-year-old veterinary doctor was abducted, gang-raped, Muderd and her body were set on fire in Hyderabad, after two days of intense public pressure the four accused were arrested and confessed to the crime as per police.
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