rule of law
Rule of Law Annual Lecture: Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul (Retd.) to talk on ‘The Challenge of Judicial Appointments in India’
Vidhi Tamil Nadu announced the inaugural Rule of Law Annual Lecture, featuring Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul (Retd.)
Justice C.T. Ravikumar retires; the Judicial Odyssey of a Zoology graduate to the Supreme Court of India
Justice C.T. Ravikumar’s journey from a young graduate in Zoology to a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court exemplifies his dedication, passion, and exceptional legal prowess and serves as an inspiration for aspiring legal professionals.
HNLU-UNCITRAL RCAP International Symposium on Global Trade Dynamics: Digital Economy and the Rule of Law
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur through its Centre for WTO & WIPO Studies, School for Law and Technology
Lawyers’ Strike| MP HC discharges Bar Council members of contempt proceedings following an unconditional apology
In the instant matter, the State Bar Council of MP issued a communication calling on lawyers in the State to abstain from judicial work in order to protest against the High Court’s scheme mandating the disposal of 25 oldest cases every quarter.
Writ Jurisdiction and Arbitral Autonomy: Striking the Right Balance in India’s Arbitration Landscape
by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**
‘Totally illegal, arbitrary and whimsical’; Jharkhand HC directs State to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation for illegal demolition of shops
The Court stated that even though the right to property is no longer a fundamental right and was never a natural right, it must be accepted that without the right to property, other rights become illusory.
‘Mere mockery of the principles of natural justice and fair play’; Delhi High Court sets aside order expelling JNU student in 2011
“The opportunity to the petitioner to file a reply to the show cause notice was therefore a mere eye wash, and nothing more.”
Chasing recoveries must never be the fate of Public Private Partnership Contracts; Bombay High Court directs MEPIDL to resolve issue with MCD
No reasonable body of persons or a prudent government or public body can overlook such glaring aspects that a person who is a defaulter of such enormous public money can be recognised to even continue to be a contractor irrespective of its existing contracts which are lucrative toll contracts awarded by public bodies / Governments. Would it not amount to a daylight fraud on the public exchequer ?
Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with corruption proceedings against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s Shibu Soren
The accused is the President of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, a State Political party in the State of Jharkhand and a sitting Member of the Parliament in Rajya Sabha nominated from the State of Jharkhand.
Justice Chudalayil Thevan Ravikumar: Judicial Odyssey of a Zoology graduate to the Supreme Court of India
Justice C.T. Ravikumar’s journey from a young graduate in Zoology to a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court exemplifies his dedication, passion, and exceptional legal prowess and serves as an inspiration for aspiring legal professionals.
Advocates Day 2023: Celebrating the Pillars of Justice and Defenders of Rights
Advocates Day is celebrated on 3rd of December every year to honour the legal profession and its contributions to justice and the rule of law. Read what legal luminaries have to say about the significance of this day.
HPNLU | Two-Day International Conference on Environmental Rule of Law and Justice
About HPNLU, Shimla The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) is an autonomous law university in India located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Small-scale industries not exempted from sales tax for tea blending after amendment, holds SC; delivers split verdict doctrine of legitimate expectation aspect
“When a legitimate expectation of a specific outcome is created by a public authority, the said public authority is required to take into account such expectation created by it when making a decision that affects the interests of the individual or group” –Justice Krishna Murari
Explained| Justice LC Victoria Gowri appointment case vis-à-vis scope of judicial review in matters relating to appointment of High Court judges
Supreme Court said that the conduct of the judge and her/his decisions must reflect and show independence, adherence to the democratic and constitutional values. This is necessary as the judiciary holds the centre stage in protecting and strengthening democracy and upholding human rights and the Rule of law.
“Supreme Court cannot be immune to globalisation. Since the nature of challenge is global, our response cannot afford to be local”: Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stated that the Supreme Court is under intense scrutiny on a daily basis while emphasizing that functioning of the Apex court was always influenced by the dynamics of contemporary political forces, dominant economic realities and landmark social events.
“The World is facing a ‘Perfect Long Storm’, ‘Truth Decay’ has been finding its way into Courtrooms”: Singapore’s CJ Sundaresh Menon
The phenomenon of ‘Truth Decay’, i.e., the proliferation of misinformation and devaluation of truth, would spread into court proceedings and attack the justice system by, inter alia, diminishing the legitimacy of judgments and judges, and eroding public confidence in the institution, says Chief Justice Menon
Allahabad High Court prohibits Advocate from practicing law in UP due to alleged misbehavior with the lady Judge; Directs police to ensure safety and security of the Judicial Officer
Allahabad High Court: In a suo motu contempt application against an Advocate, the division bench of Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Shiv Shanker