Amity University Rajasthan Model United Nations

Call for Papers: Rajasthan Science Congress- Amity University, Jaipur [Oct 13-15]: Submit by Sep 30

The 5th Rajasthan Science Congress is being organized by Amity University from October 13-15. In the same Endeavor Amity Law School is organizing a three days conference on various themes relating to Sustainable development of the state of Rajasthan and role of strong institutions in maintaining peace, security and imparting Justice. The Conference purports to […]

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Madras HC

Madras HC issues guidelines for Recording of Statements under Section 164 CrPC

The Madras High Court has issued a series of directions regarding the recording and production of statements under Section 164 CrPC, in the interest of reliable and speedy investigation. In the same order, it has also directed the state to establish Test Identification Parade centres in compliance with certain guidelines it has issued. The order […]

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NUJS Journal

Call for Papers: NUJS International Journal of Law and Policy Review: Submit by Oct 30

About NUJS International Journal: The editorial board of the ‘International Journal of Law and Policy Review’ [ISSN (O): 2278-3156] is inviting articles/comments/book review form the author/writer for January, 2018 issue [Vol-7, No-1]. The write-up can be sent under the following categories: Segment 1 – Special Articles: Any topic relating to law and policy Minimum Length (6000 […]

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Junior Litigation Associates

JOB POST: Legal Associate- Nyaya Bharti, Delhi [PQE: 1-4 Years, Salary b/w Rs. 25k – 28k]: Apply by Sept 25

Position JOB POST: Legal Associate- Nyaya Bharti; Nyaya Bharti is an initiative of Bharti Enterprises, is inviting applications for full-time litigation positions (“Associates”) for the legal aid project aimed at providing sustainable legal assistance to the underprivileged undertrials languishing in various prisons in Northern India. Currently, the initiative is seeking to engage around 2-3 Associates to work on […]

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India’s Top Lawyer

India’s Top Lawyers & their formula for success- Part 2 (Fali S. Nariman)

Fali S. Nariman, the other grand old man of Indian law, is the anti-thesis of Ram Jethmalani. Fali is known to be quick tempered and very impatient with his juniors and the instructing attorneys. A conference with him will leave you feeling breathless and helpless. Nariman will shoot ten questions at you at the same […]

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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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well connected lawyer

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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domestic violence act

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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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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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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IAS aspirants

Two success stories with a message for IAS aspirants

For IAS aspirants- It is a tale of two candidates who overcame different odds to emerge successful in the all-important Civil Services examinations. While one has proved that poverty is not an impediment to success, the other has shown that there is absolutely no need for coaching centers to clear the country’s top examinations. Both […]

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