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Madras High Court Bar members submit joint representation to Chief Justice over multiple difficulties in e-filing of cases

Madras High Court Bar associations address challenges faced by advocates in e-filing, urge for software improvements and connectivity enhancements.

The Hindu

International Women's Day: 20 of London's change-makers on progress for women in 2024

Are there enough female leaders? How do we solve the childcare crisis? Will we ever close the gender confidence gap? From Angela Rayner to Emma Barnett, our capital’s most influential women weigh in

Evening Standard

Leaders, lawyers condole Fali Nariman’s death

Condolences pour in for the late Fali S. Nariman, a legal luminary devoted to justice and civil liberties.

The Hindu

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu CM appreciates Kerala's move against Union govt, criticizes discriminatory attempts; CBI probe sought in faeces mixing case. Madras HC seeks views on vacation timings for judges.

The Hindu

Madras High Court solicits views of Bar on doing away with summer, Dussehra and Christmas vacations for judges

The Madras High Court seeks views on the recommendation to allow judges to take vacations at different times throughout the year.

The Hindu

Surrogate ads: Delhi HC junks TV Today plea against govt’s directive to air apology

Dismissing a petition by TV Today Network, the Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the information and broadcasting ministry’s orders directing the network’s channels to air an apology scroll for advertisements promoting brands linked to alcohol, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry

Should an All-India Judicial Service be created?

The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses whether an All-India Judicial Service be created

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A police SUV slammed into a bar in St. Louis. Police response drawing scrutiny

St. Louis police are pledging a thorough investigation after a police SUV slammed into a bar

The Independent UK

Kari Lake lawyers may face disbarment

The failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate's lawyers could face possible disbarment

Salon

On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

The Hindu

‘Committee formed, will issue some guidelines’: Centre tells SC on seizure of digital devices

The central government will issue “some guidelines” for the seizure of electronic devices by probe agencies, particularly those belonging to journalists, additional solicitor general SV Raju told the top court today, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave writes open letter to CJI on shifting of cases from one Bench to another in disregard of SC Rules

Former Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Dushyant Dave on Wednesday penned an open letter to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighting that cases, including sensitive ones, were being “taken away” from Supreme Court Benches hearing them and listed before other Benches in clear disregard of the…

The Hindu

‘Can’t fight for justice if not felt its absence’: Meet the transgender women contesting in Telangana

The political landscape of Telangana is typically of the men and for the men. The painted banners, the glitzy advertisements, and the orchestra of roadshows valourise men and their politics of doing the bare minimum.

Newslaundry

Barrister who aimed Nazi salute at magistrates and adopted German accent fined

Barrister Thomas Davidson spoke in a German accent before raising his hand in a Nazi salute towards magistrates

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‘Must ensure guidelines’: SC to govt on search or seizure of digital devices

The Supreme Court has told the Centre to come up with “better guidelines” to govern the seizure of devices of individuals, particularly media professionals, while reiterating that privacy is a fundamental right, Bar and Bench reported.

The Hindu

Two advocates facing murder cases suspended from practice by Bar Council of T.N. and Puducherry

BCTNP suspends two advocates booked in murder cases, two more for entering court hall inebriated, breaking window panes and threatening court staff. It also holds disciplinary proceedings against four more for various offences and revokes suspension of one advocate.

Autosport

The secrets for success at the Formula Ford Festival

The Formula Ford Festival may no longer hold the same prestige as during its heyday as a crucial proving ground for future Formula 1 talents, but it remains a big ticket event that brings back category stalwarts year after year to take on promising up-and-comers.

Newcastle Herald

Man admits role in ugly local league brawl

Blake Christie remains behind bars after being charged over the melee.

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T.N. Advocate General’s former junior gets elevated as judge of Madras High Court

Chennai HC Chief Justice administers oath to two new judges, increasing strength to 65. Advocate General introduces them, highlighting their humble beginnings and successful careers. He also expresses pleasure of having worked with them and looks forward to being on the other side of the Bench.

The Hindu

Listing of 1,250 FIR quash petitions on a single day creates anxiety among Madras High Court lawyers

Madras HC lists 1,250 FIR quash petitions; judge clarifies he won't dismiss en masse, asks lawyers to withdraw cases not meeting SC parameters.

Evening Standard

Senior judge reprimanded for ‘judicial bullying’ of barristers

A senior High Court judge who rejected a challenge to the government’s controversial Rwanda deportation policy has been reprimanded for “judicial bullying”.

Dynamite News

Hapur incident: Judicial committee set up to address grievances of lawyers to meet on Sept 16

The judicial committee constituted by the Allahabad High Court to investigate the clash that broke out between the advocates and police in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district on August 29, will meet on September 16 an official statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Advocates should keep abreast of modern technology: former CJI

Members of the legal fraternity should remember that apart from the duty towards their clients, they performed a public duty as officers of the court in furtherance of the cause of justice, said former Chief Justice of India and former Governor of Kerala P. Sathasivam. Madurai

The Hindu

Bilkis Bano case | Can a prematurely released convict practise law, asks Supreme Court

SC questions appropriateness of prematurely released Bilkis Bano case convict practising law. Bench asks if State Bar Council can permit him. Exchange when court learns one of convicts is now a lawyer specialising in motor accidents claims.

Reason

Should There Be Limits on Bar Investigations of Candidates for Judicial Office During the Campaign?

An excerpt from Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Pierre, decided Wednesday by the Maryland Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Fader: This Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland proceeding concerns the alleged professional misconduct of Marylin Pierre, the respondent and a member of the Bar of this State. It also…

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