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A law to settle disputes, if neglectful to power, can sustain the inequalities it seeks to remedy
The Supreme Court's ruling in 'Vibhor Garg v. Neha' allows secretly-recorded spousal phone calls as evidence in divorce cases, citing the right to a fair trial. This decision, however, faces criticism for potentially incentivizing domestic surveillance and overlooking power imbalances, especially concerning coercive control tactics.
Supreme Court to hear suo motu plea on ED summoning lawyers for legal advice on Monday
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case regarding investigation agencies summoning lawyers. This action follows the ED summoning senior lawyers, prompting concerns from bar associations about undermining the legal profession's autonomy. The court will examine whether agencies can directly summon lawyers advising clients and if judicial oversight is needed in exceptional cases.
Wife does not need husband’s signature to apply for a passport; Madras High Court pulls up passport office; Know more
Madras High Court ruled that a wife does not require her husband's permission for passport application. The court rebukes passport office for demanding husband's signature in Form J. The High Court said this practice is male supremacism. The court directs passport office to process the wife's application independently of her divorce case. Read more to know the details
Can't let probe agencies directly summon counsel: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance. It said law enforcement cannot directly summon lawyers about client matters. This protects legal autonomy. The court's decision follows concerns raised after the Enforcement Directorate questioned lawyers. The court seeks guidance from top legal officials. It considers rules for summoning lawyers.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of summons to lawyers for advising clients
The Supreme Court has expressed its initial view that probe agencies summoning lawyers for questioning about client information or advice is unacceptable. The court believes this action threatens the legal profession's autonomy and the independence of justice administration. This observation arose from a case involving a lawyer summoned by Gujarat police regarding a client's case.
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Divorce case: Wife’s WhatsApp chats can be valid evidence about her extramarital affair, even when obtained without her consent, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court ruled that a husband can submit his wife's WhatsApp chats, obtained without her consent, as evidence in a divorce case to prove adultery. The court emphasized that the right to privacy is not absolute and can be superseded by the right to a fair trial. However whether to accept the wife's WhatsApp chats for extramarital affair charge or not is left upto the family court.
SBI employee penalised for misbehavior: Bank’s disciplinary action of cutting two salary increments upheld by high court
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed an SBI employee's appeal. The employee faced disciplinary action for sexual harassment under POSH Act, 2013. An internal inquiry found him guilty of misconduct. The court upheld the bank's decision. It stated due process was followed. Allegations included misbehavior with customers and staff. The employee claimed the inquiry was flawed. Read below to know the details of this case.
SC agrees to hear PIL against amended UP law on religious conversion
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Uttar Pradesh's 2024 amended law on unlawful religious conversion. The plea argues that certain provisions are vague, overly broad, and infringe upon free speech and religious propagation.
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Jonathan Bloomer and others missing after superyacht Bayesian sinks in storm off Sicily
The superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leaving Jonathan Bloomer and other people missing. A tornado struck the boat, resulting in instability. The divers are engaged in rescue operations. There were ten crew members and twelve passengers on the yacht.
Luxury yacht sinks off Sicily coast: Morgan Stanley chairman Jonathan Bloomer, tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing
Search operations continue for six missing individuals, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after their yacht sank in a storm off Sicily. The incident has claimed one life and left fifteen people rescued. The yacht, celebrating Lynch's recent legal victory, capsized swiftly after its mast broke. Key figures missing include Jonathan Bloomer of Morgan Stanley and lawyer Chris Morvillo. Rescue efforts are ongoing despite challenging conditions.
Advocates cannot be held liable under Consumer Protection Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that advocates cannot be held liable for deficient services under the Consumer Protection Act 1986. It stated that the legal profession is unique and specialized, with advocates required to respect client autonomy and not make concessions without instructions, thus excluding them from the Act's definition of services. This came in a response to a plea challenging a 2007 National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) verdict.
UK tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch extradited to US on fraud charges
Lynch faces 17 charges over Hewlett Packard's (HP) $11 billion acquisition of Autonomy, the company he grew into Britain's leading tech company, before it spectacularly unravelled after being bought by HP in 2011.
SC to hear after four weeks PIL seeking greater autonomy for ECI
BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has filed the PIL seeking to ensure more autonomy for the chief election commissioner's (CEC) office and election commissioners. The plea has also sought an independent secretariat for the Election Commission of India (ECI) and that it should also be given the power to make rules.
Aadhaar ID provides dignity to marginalised
The Aadhaar judgement was the first case based on Right to Privacy after it was ruled a fundamental right in August last year.
Centre objects to Election Commission's plea for full autonomy
The election watchdog's bid for an independent secretariat along the the lines of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha also stands rejected.
Supreme Court to hear PIL to treat two ECs on par with CEC on December 1
A bench of Chief Justices Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud listed the PIL, filed by lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, for hearing on December 1.
Lawyers plan protest, want law panel report scrapped
The Law Commission has recommended action against striking lawyers and allowing entry of foreign lawyers and law firms, among other changes, in the proposed Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2017.
Lawyers plan nationwide stir against Advocates Bill
Upset over Law Commission's suggestions about action against striking lawyers and entry of foreign cos, Bar Council asks lawyers to burn copies of panel's recommendations.
Former Sangh ideologue KN Govindacharya serves legal notice to government over demonetisation
According to his lawyer Virag Gupta, Govindacharya has sent the legal notice to Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das.
National Conference would safeguard Kashmir's political right & special status: Farooq Abdullah
Abdullah claimed that at every juncture in the history, the "lobby" in New Delhi has "used pliant leaders and co-opting regimes in the State.
Provisional autonomy and functional freedom of ACB: HC stays single judge's order
Kerala HC stayed an order directing the state govt to examine general issues relating to provisional autonomy and functional freedom of the Vigilance and ACB.
Government rejects CBI bid for greater autonomy
Vahanvati was responding to the CBI lawyer who had insisted that the court should ensure financial and functional autonomy for the agency.
CBI to press for autonomy before SC
CBI is likely to press before the SC that its demand for autonomy is legitimate and will pave the way for curbing interference in its functioning.
Supreme Court mocks agency idea on CBI director tenure
SC took up the issue of CBI autonomy amid a controversy over a former law minister and coal and PMO officials vetting the CBI’s status report into the probe.
Not easy for CBI to be independent agency
The ministries of home, personnel, law and finance can all be construed as the masters of CBI in one way or the other.
PM Manmohan Singh sets up panel to study legislation for CBI autonomy
Over the years, successive govts have been accused of treating the CBI as a handmaiden, interfering with its functioning and using it to settle political scores.
Karunanidhi leads protests against visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa
DMK chief M Karunanidhi today led a state-wide protest in Chennai against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to India.
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