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SC: In Cases of Long Incarceration, Watali Judgement Cannot be Cited as a Precedent - 19.07.2024

SC while granting bail to an accused under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has observed that in UAPA cases, where long incarceration has been suffered by accused, judgement in the case of NIA v. Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali (MANU/SC/0458/2019
; 2019 INSC 456) cannot be cited as a precedent.

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Bom. HC: Maharashtra Govt Criticized for Exhibiting Mindset to Curtail Liberty of Undertrials - 19.07.2024

Bom. HC while granting bail to an accused, has observed that despite the consistent view of Apex Court on subject of pre-trial bail, State exhibits a mindset and intent to continue to curtail liberty of accused despite having undergone maximum punishment in most of the offences alleged against him.

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Del. HC: Notice Issued on Plea for Reservation of 33% Seats for Women in Lawyers' Bodies Elections - 18.07.2024

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in elections of Bar Council of Delhi (BCD), Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) and All District Bar Associations.

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Mad. HC: Aborted Foetus of Minor Not to be Handed Over to Investigating Officer or Court - 17.07.2024

Madras High Court has observed that under no circumstances, the sample of aborted foetus of minor that is sent to the laboratory for analysis shall be handed over to the investigation officer or to the Court, it shall be retained in the laboratory and shall be destroyed after the completion of case.

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SC Strikes Down Resolution Merging One Community in Backward Class to another Community of SC List - 16.07.2024

Supreme Court has struck down resolution issued by Bihar Government in the year 2015 that merged one community in the backward class by the name “Tanti-Tantwa” with another community in the Scheduled Caste list.

Tags : Supreme Court Bihar Government Tanti-Tantwa Scheduled Caste List

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HP HC: No Requirement of Practicing for 7 Years for Appointment as District Judge - 15.07.2024

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India does not require continuous practice for seven years as an advocate and it merely stipulates that the candidate must have seven years of practice and be an advocate on the date of the application and appointment.

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