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‘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.

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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.

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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

Evening Standard

‘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.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

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Man admits role in ugly local league brawl

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

Newcastle Herald

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.

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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.

The Hindu

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”.

Evening Standard

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:

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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

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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.

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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…

The National (Scotland)

Best pubs in Scotland revealed ahead of awards ceremony

THE finalists of the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2023 have been announced.

The Hindu

Proceedings of all court halls in HC to be streamed live soon: CJ

CJ Alok Aradhe urges self-introspection on I-Day. Telangana HC committed to speedy justice, welfare of legal fraternity. HC submitted proposals for construction of court complexes in 13 districts. Digitisation of records, streaming of proceedings underway. HC striving for paperless courts. #IndependenceDay #TelanganaHC #Justice #Welfare #Digitisation #Streaming #PaperlessCourts

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"Food was flying everywhere, with no regard for the industry geeks whose suits were getting splattered": That time Nirvana got kicked out of their Nevermind release party for starting a drunken food fight

Prior to the release of Nevermind, Nirvana were kicked out of their own album listening party for drunken shenanigans involving guacamole, smuggled bourbon and vomit

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Plea against making Bar experience mandatory for prosecutor posting dismissed

Court dismisses petition challenging 3-yr experience stipulation for Assistant Public Prosecutor post. High Court finds govt justified in insisting on Bar experience for unbiased, just & truthful prosecution.

Autosport

The biggest incidents of F1 cheating: Spygate, Crashgate and more

Formula 1 is populated by drivers and teams alike who revel in the competitive aspect, and will do whatever it takes to win.

The Independent UK

Hitting the bar! Ex-footballer to tackle legal career after degree success

Adam Bale is hoping to become a barrister after his professional football career was cut short by a leg injury.

The Independent UK

Trailblazing hijab-wearing barrister launches global women’s rights organisation

Sultana Tafadar is believed to be the first hijab wearing criminal barrister to be appointed King’s Counsel

The Hindu

Madras High Court to examine and quash criminal cases against minor boys for consensual relationships with minor girls

The Madras High Court has decided to embark on an exercise of quashing, en masse, all criminal cases registered against minor boys for having consensual relationships with, or having eloped with minor girls, if it finds that these cases are against the interest and future of the children involved, besides…

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"I did not fire any bullet...": Former Vice President, Delhi Bar Association on Tis Hazari Court firing

After the firing incident that occurred on the premises of the Tis Hazari Court in the National Capital earlier today, the Former Vice President of the Delhi Bar Association said that he did not fire any bullet and that he has the footage of those who opened fire. Read further…

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Bar council removes name of lawyer from rolls on charges of professional misconduct

The Karnataka State Bar Council has issued orders to permanently remove the name of a Belagavi-based lawyer from the State roll of advocates on charges of professional misconduct.

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