Legally Speaking

MHA Tells Delhi HC, Lawful Interception Data is Destroyed after Six Months

16 Sep 2023 08:37 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Delhi High Court that records related to lawful interception are highly classified documents, and minimal data is maintained for such classified information. This response comes in connection with a petition seeking disclosure of state-sponsored electronic surveillance information under the Right to

Pakistan Bar Council Invites Indian Lawyers for friendly Cricket Match

16 Sep 2023 08:36 AM IST

The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has extended an invitation to men’s and women’s cricket teams of lawyers from India for friendly matches to be held in Pakistan in October. These matches will be followed by reciprocal matches in India, as informed by Adish C Aggarwala, Chairman of the All-India Bar

UK HC Seeks State Response on Landholding Rights PIL for Jawahar Jyoti Damuvadunga Residents

16 Sep 2023 08:35 AM IST

The Uttarakhand High Court sought a response from the state government within four weeks on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking landholding rights for the residents of Jawahar Jyoti Damuvadunga area near Haldwani. Additionally, the court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Haldwani to be included as a party to

Grants Relief To 8 Civil Services Aspirants, Asks UPSC To Issue Admit Cards

16 Sep 2023 08:34 AM IST

The Supreme Court has recently come to the rescue of 8 civil services aspirants by directing the Union Public Service Commission to issue admit cards to them for the mains examination scheduled on September 15. However, the top court, made it clear that the interim relief permitting the aspirants to

Unauthorized Mosques: Delhi HC Asks Railway to Provide Land Records

15 Sep 2023 09:23 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the railways to provide records related to removal notices affixed to two mosques at Tilak Marg and Babar Road, citing them as “unauthorized” structures on railway land. Justice Prateek Jalan granted the administration additional time to respond to the petition filed by the Delhi

LMV License holder can Operate Transport Vehicle? SC Asks Center

15 Sep 2023 09:22 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central Government if a change in the law is needed regarding whether an individual holding a driving license for a light motor vehicle can legally operate a transport vehicle of a specific weight. A constitution bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along

Moser Baer Case: Bhatnagar Moves Delhi Court For Bail Plea, Hearing Tomorrow

15 Sep 2023 09:21 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday listed a bail plea moved by Nitin Bhatnagar for Thursday, a Maltese citizen arrested in connection with his alleged involvement in the offence of Money Laundering in a case of M/s Moser Baer India Ltd. and others. Bhatnagar was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate,

Elahi Arrest Case: LHC Issues Bailable Warrant against IG Islamabad

15 Sep 2023 09:21 AM IST

The Lahore High Court has recently issued a bailable arrest warrant against Islamabad Inspector General of Police Dr. Akbar Nisar Khan for not appearing before the court in a contempt case related to the arrest of PTI Chairman Pervez Elahi. Previously, on September 1, the Islamabad police re-arrested Elahi near

K’taka HC Recommends Timings Adjustment to Alleviate Bengaluru Traffic Woes

15 Sep 2023 09:19 AM IST

During the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) addressing the worsening traffic situation in Bengaluru city, the High Court of Karnataka has recommended that the State Government explore the option of adjusting the timings of educational institutions and various industries and corporate businesses. A bench of Chief Justice Prasanna

Rajasthan Court Sentences Two to 20 Years for Abduction and Rape of Minor

15 Sep 2023 09:18 AM IST

The Bundi district court in Rajasthan has sentenced a man and a woman to 20 years of imprisonment each for the abduction and rape of a minor that occurred more than three years ago. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court-1 found Manoj Kumar Mali (27), a resident

Delhi HC Agrees to Hear Plea Seeking UPSC Prelims Answer Key Publication

15 Sep 2023 09:17 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition filed by 17 unsuccessful UPSC aspirants who are seeking the publication of the answer key for the preliminary civil services examination conducted earlier this year. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh rejected UPSC’s argument that the petition should not be entertained

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking ban on fire crackers in Delhi

15 Sep 2023 08:18 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea seeking a ban on firecrackers to reduce pollution levels, particularly in the Delhi-NCR region. The court has directed the Delhi Police not to issue temporary licences for the sale of firecrackers in the national capital. A bench comprising Justice