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Modi Degree Defamation Case | Gujarat Court To Deliver Verdict On Sep 14 On Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea Against Summons

A Sessions Court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad today reserved its order on a revision application filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajyasabha MP Sanjay Singh challenging the issuance of summons by a Magistrate Court in a defamation complaint filed against them

The case has been filed by the Gujarat University over the alleged remarks made by the duo in connection with the academic degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After hearing the arguments of all the parties, Judge JM Brahmbhatt reserved the order for September 14.

Before the Court, Advocate Aum Kotwal for both the AAP …

Disaster Management Act: Telangana High Court Seeks Status Report On Measures Taken For Flood Prevention Around Kaleshwaram Dam

The Telangana High Court in furtherance of remedial and pre-emptive measures for past and future floods has asked the government to file a status report regarding the responsibility of the Government under Section 39 of the Disaster Management Act.

The Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project on the Godavari River suffered heavy damages due to massive floods last year but is back in operation to meet the irrigation requirements of the state.

The Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project on the Godavari River suffered heavy damages due to massive floods last year but is back in operation to meet the irrigation requirements of the …

Delhi Riots: Court Pulls Up Prosecutor For Showing Aggression And Throwing Files, Refers Matter To Commissioner Of Police

It is a daily ritual for millions of Australians, but if you have noticed the price of your morning flat white or soy latte increase, brace yourself — it is likely to get worse.

By the end of the year, coffee lovers will be paying up to $7 for a regular cup as cafes nationwide struggle to absorb growing overhead costs warned David Parnham, president of the Café Owners and Baristas Association of Australia.

“What’s happening globally is there are shortages obviously from catastrophes that are happening in places like Brazil with frosts, and certain growing conditions in some of the coffee growing …

Sessions Court Sets Aside Conviction Of Chartered Accountant In 38 Years Old Case Over Smuggling Of Foreign Currency Worth ₹46 Lakh

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A sessions court in Mumbai recently set aside the conviction of a chartered accountant from Ahmedabad in a 38-year-old case for allegedly attempting to smuggle US dollars’ worth Rs. 46 lakhs.Additional Sessions Judge Dr AA Joglekar set aside Ashutosh Nanavaty’s conviction ordered by the Metropolitan Magistrates Court in 2014. He was sentenced to six years imprisonment and fined Rs. 2.5…

By the end of the year, coffee lovers will be paying up to $7 for a regular cup as cafes nationwide struggle to absorb growing overhead costs warned David Parnham, president of the Café Owners and Baristas Association of Australia.…

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Detention Orders Of Prominent Clerics Moulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi, Mushtaq Veeri

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Friday quashed the detention orders of two prominent clerics, Moulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi and Mushtaq Ahmed Veeri, who were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) last year.

Moulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi, the leader of ‘Tehreek-e-Sout-ul Auliya,’ and Mushtaq Ahmed Veeri, associated with the Jamiat-Ahle-Hadees (JaH), have strong followings in the Kashmir Valley. Their respective detention orders were challenged through habeas corpus petitions, leading to two separate judgments by Justice Sanjay Dhar and Justice Rajnesh Oswal respectively.

In the case of Dawoodi, Justice Sanjay Dhar ruled that the detention order was flawed due …

IAMC & SIMC Sign MoU In Singapore

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IAMC Hyderabad and Singapore International Mediation Centre entered a Memorandum of Understanding at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Justice N V Ramana, Former Chief Justice of India, Justice L Nageswar Rao, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, George Lim, SC, Chairperson SIMC, Wee Meng Chuan, CEO SIMC and Adv. Tariq Khan, Registrar IAMC. Representatives from other international mediation centres from Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Turkey etc. were also present for the ceremony.

The signing of the MOU demonstrates a strong show of solidarity among two leading international mediation institutions to promote and facilitate …

Evolving Legal Framework Of Online Skill-Based And Chance-Based Games

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In the realm of Indian law, a pivotal distinction exists between “Game of Skills” and “Game of Chance.” Game of Skills, can be identified by their reliance on the knowledge of the player, experiences, expertise, abilities and skill. In stark contrast, “Game of Chance” focuses on randomness and luck, sidelining the skills of the player, knowledge, or experience. These games find their outcomes tied to fortuitous events, rendering players with limited influence over results.

A milestone within Indian jurisprudence, the landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court in the celebrated judgement of, K. R. Lakshmanan v/s State of Tamil Nadu[1] …

Every Senior Advocate Should Recruit & Mentor At Least One Member From Marginalized Community In Their Chambers: Justice P.S. Narasimha

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Justice P.S. Narasimha, judge of the Supreme Cour,t while talking about the efforts required by the legal fraternity to advance marginalized communities, suggested that every senior advocate should recruit and mentor at least one member from marginalized community in their chambers. However, he added a caveat by saying that such mentoring needs to be accompanied by some patience and dignity; otherwise, it will have a negative effect. He went on to say that this should not be done to resemble tokenism, but rather, a humanistic approach is needed. This practice can be institutionalized through regulations of the Bar Council of …

Join The Future Of Law – APCAM International Metaverse Arbitration Moot 2023

APCAM is pleased to announce the APCAM International Metaverse Arbitration Moot 2023. We are delighted to inform you that the registration process for this international moot court competition has commenced. This presents an incredible opportunity for participation in a prestigious arbitration competition.

About APCAM:

APCAM (Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration and Mediation) is an international ADR center formed by ten institutions from various countries in the Asia Pacific region. It provides a unified platform for resolving international business disputes through mediation and arbitration. APCAM offers a single set of rules and uniform fee structure across member countries, streamlining the resolution …

Bombay High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Issued After 3 Years Without Proper Approval

The Bombay High Court has quashed the reassessment notice issued after 3 years without proper approval.

The bench of Justice K.R. Shriram and Justice N. K. Gokhale has observed that the approval of the specified authority in terms of Section 151(ii) of the Income Tax Act is a jurisdictional requirement, and in the absence of complying with this requirement, the reopening of assessment would fail.

Section 151 states that the specified authority that has to grant his sanction for the purposes of Section 148 and Section 148A is the Principal Chief Commissioner or Principal Director General. If there is no …