Hearing of Ayodhya Case

Can a retweet form the basis of defamation? Delhi HC to answer in Raghav Chadha defamation case

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi High Court to decide the key issue in the Raghav Chadha defamation case by September 25. The Court has also asked the parties to appear before the High Court on Monday. The matter was listed for hearing before the bench Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud. Senior Advocate Anand Grover represented […]

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Junior Litigation Associates

JOB POST: Associate- Uni Lega Chambers, New Delhi [0 – 2 Years]: Apply by Sept 22

About UNI LEGA CHAMBERS UNI LEGA CHAMBERS is a full-service law firm specializing in civil, commercial/corporate side of litigation. The firm has also been involved in work pertaining to corporate, real estate and legal Advisory to its corporate and individual clients. The firm also represents its client before both judicial and quasi-judicial departmental bodies. Position […]

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How to become the most well connected lawyer in town

If there is one category of professionals who need to have a strong professional network, that is a lawyer. Not only for getting more work, but even getting work done that others find difficult to do is a function of who are the people you know and how well you know them. If you are […]

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BARE ACT- PROTECTION OF WOMEN from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [PDF]

Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act, 2005 THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Act, 2005 1. Short title, extent, and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. (3) It shall come into force […]

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Advocate Ram Jethmalani

India’s Top Lawyers & their formula for success- Part 1(Ram Jethmalani)

Ram Jethmalani: Ram Jethmalani is the quintessential lawyer. Loud, irascible, never afraid of a fight, given to seeking publicity, he fits the text book definition of a lawyer as seen in Hindi films. In fact, the memorable role of the scheming lawyer Indrajit Chaddha brilliantly played by Amrish Puri in the film Damini is supposedly […]

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Haryana Judicial Services Prelim Exam

Punjab & Haryana HC scraps Haryana Judicial Services Prelim Exam

In light of the ensuing controversy surrounding the conduct of the 2017 Haryana Judicial Services Preliminary Examination, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has annulled the same. A three-judge Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal, Rajan Gupta and GS Sandhawalia was hearing the petition filed by one Sunita, which alleges that the issue is not limited to mere leakage of the […]

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contempt

Contempt of Courts in India

INTRODUCTION The origin of the law of Contempt in India can be traced from the English law. In England Superior Courts of record have formed early times, exercised the power to commit for contempt persons who scandalized the Court or the Judges. The right of the Indian High Courts to punish for contempt was in […]

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Seven point agenda for building a strong brand as a solo lawyer or a law firm

Everything you do as a lawyer, and everything your stuff does for you and your clients, go on to shape your brand. It goes without saying that doing things well is key to building a brand. However, it is important to understand just doing your job well doesn’t build a brand. A strong brand in […]

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Lex Macula Virtual Moot Court

Karnataka University’s 20th Sri SC Javali Memorial Moot Court Competition [Oct 14 – 15, Karnataka]: Registration Open

Dates Karnataka University’s 20th Sri SC Javali Memorial Moot Court Competition(National level) will be held on the 14th and 15th October, 2017. Venue Karnataka University’s Sir Siddappa Kambali Law College, Dharwad, Karnataka About Karnataka University’s 20th Sri SC Javali Memorial Moot Court Competition(National level). Dharwad, a very prominent centre for literary and cultural activities, is […]

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Hearing of Ayodhya Case

Six Months Cooling-off period under Section 13B(2) of Hindu Marriage Act not mandatory, SC

The Supreme Court today held that minimum period of six months stipulated under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Act) for a motion for passing decree of divorce on the basis of mutual consent is not mandatory and can be waived by courts depending on the facts and circumstances of the case. The […]

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Devgun & Associates

Internship Opportunity: Legalresolved, Bangalore: Apply by Sept 30

Company Name Legal Resolved Website Click HERE. Name of the Recruiter Neha Gupta Contact Person with Designation HR Manager E-mail: recruitment@chaostruct.com Preferred Locations for which being hired  Bangalore (Rammurthy Nagar, Madiwala, Anekal, 8th Miles) Qualification LLB Joining Date Immediate Type of Job  Internship Stipend Rs. 10,000 per month Duration 3 Months Experience Fresher Deadline 30th September, 2017 Key Responsibilities […]

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Lex Macula Virtual Moot Court

7th FYLC-Ranka National Moot Court Competition 2017 [Oct 28-30, Jaipur]: Register by Oct 4

About  University Five Year Law College (UFYLC) has been established by the University of Rajasthan with the vision of furnishing law aspirants with comprehensive analytical and practical legal knowledge in order to produce an intellect who will strive for all round excellence. They are orgainsing FYLC-Ranka National Moot Court Competition. UFYLC strives for maintaining reputation for quality teaching. To give […]

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