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SC outlines terms for granting bail in heinous offences

   02 November 2008 at 12:19

In cases involving serious offences like murder, dacoity and rape, the nature ofaccusation and evidence against an accused be examined by courts before granting bail, the Supreme Court has said.According to the apex court, bail should be granted by t ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   562 Views


UK law firms may be allowed to operate in India: CJI

   02 November 2008 at 00:10

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has said that UK law firms could be allowed to operate in India but a final decision in the matter would have to be taken by the Indian Bar Council. "I don't think Indian Bar Council can continue to resist (the ..

Posted in Others |   520 Views


Jharkhand granted patent on tussar variety

   01 November 2008 at 10:41

The Jharkhand government has been granted a patent on tussar produced in Kuchai and Kharswan areas of Saraikela-Kharswan district in the state.With this patent, a pilot project launched on an experimental basis to give tussar produced in Jharkhand an ..



Cabinet clears long-pending Education Bill

   01 November 2008 at 09:19

In a major boost to education sector, the Union Cabinet has cleared the long-pending Right to Education Bill, which promises free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14."The Bill has been considered at several levels by the Group of M ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   234 Views


SC acquits man accused of murder 30 years ago

   31 October 2008 at 23:59

More than 30 years after a man was arrested for allegedly committing a murder, the Supreme Court has acquitted him due to lack of evidence and inconsistent statements by the eye-witnesses.The apex court took the view that non-examination of the inves ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   288 Views


British legal eagles fly to India for support

   31 October 2008 at 23:59

Some of Britain's biggest law firms arecutting costs for the duration of the downturn by sending tasks including conveyancing, accident claims and due diligence investigations to young lawyers in India.Thousands of Indian lawyers and recent law gradu ..

Posted in Students |   633 Views


Clearing of Pending Cases

   31 October 2008 at 23:59

Steps taken in recent past to reduce arrears and expedite disposal of cases in higher judiciary:1 Grouping and Tagging: The appeals/petitions arising out of the same order/judgement or same subject matter/cause are tagged and are heard and ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   342 Views


Worker can't seek promotion after keeping quiet for decade: SC

   31 October 2008 at 23:59

An employee cannot remain silent for a decade and then cry foul over denial of promotion, the Supreme Court has said while advising courts to reject delayed claims for equity in service matters.The apex court said that granting relief in such cases w ..

Posted in Labour & Service Law |   622 Views


Review of Procedure of Appointment of Judges

   31 October 2008 at 23:59

Appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court and the High Courts are made in pursuance to the Supreme Court Judgement of October 6,1993 in the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record & Anr.Vs Union of India, read with their advisory opinion of October 28, 19 ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   381 Views


Constitution Review Commission

   31 October 2008 at 23:59

The Government of India through its Resolution dated 22.02.2000 set up ‘The National Commission to review the working of the Constitution (NCRWC)’. The Commission submitted its report on 31st March 2002. The full text of the report of the Commission ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   464 Views