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Punjab govt to give adequate representation to SC law officers

Chandigarh, April 11: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday decided to promulgate an Ordinance to provide adequate representation to members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for contractual engagement as law officers.

AIMPLB's women wing chief backs Waqf law, wants action against those who misused Waqf properties

Prayagraj, April 11: All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board President and noted social activist Shaista Ambar on Friday came out strongly in support of the newly enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Waqf Amendment Act comes into force, Centre issues gazette notification

New Delhi, April 8: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, officially came into effect on Tuesday following a Gazette notification issued by the Central Government.

Like earlier Waqf legislations, UMEED Act aims for social welfare: Minority Affairs Ministry

New Delhi, April 7: The enactment of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 2025 (UMEED Act) last week marks a turning point in reforms carried out in Waqf laws between 1913 and 2025 for social benefit from Waqf properties, said an official on Monday.

Campus Law Centre unveils 'Kartavyam', revolutionary take on constitutional duties

New Delhi, April 5: The Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, has launched Kartavyam, a pioneering and unprecedented Constitution Lecture Series - marking 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution and reigniting a national dialogue on Duty Jurisprudence.

Transforming legal processes: Government pushes for better coordination, accountability

New Delhi, April 4: The Government of India has issued a new set of guidelines to reduce unnecessary legal disputes involving its departments and organisations, according to an official statement.

Promoting global arbitration centre for speedy dispute resolution: Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, April 4: To ensure efficiency and speed in arbitration and mediation proceedings, the Government has notified the India International Arbitration Centre (Conduct of Arbitration) Regulations, 2023 to facilitate conduct of domestic and international arbitrations, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Time will prove how valuable this bill is: BJP MP Damodar Agarwal on Waqf Bill

New Delhi, April 4: BJP Lok Sabha MP Damodar Agarwal expressed strong support for the Waqf Amendment Bill that was recently passed in Parliament, stating that time would determine the value of the legislation.

Most draconian Waqf section 40 to be done away with: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes to repeal Section 40 of the 1995 Act, as it gives the boards power to decide on a property.

Raaj Shaandilyaa backed 'The Verdict 498A' to bring story of engineer-turned advocate to life

Mumbai, April 2: Filmmaker-producer Raaj Shaandilyaa is set to bankroll an upcoming film ‘The Verdict 498A’ based on Deeptanshu Shukla’s life, an engineer-turned advocate who sacrificed his career to fight against the rampant misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.

Coordination committee of Delhi district bar associations elects new leadership

New Delhi, March 29: A significant meeting of the Coordination Committee, made up of representatives from All Delhi District Court Bar Associations, took place at Patiala House Court. The goal was to strengthen teamwork among the Bar Associations and appoint leaders to guide their efforts.

Trump orders Attorney Gen to review lawyers, firms' conduct who filed suits against him

Washington DC, March 23: US President Donald Trump on Friday night (local time) ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to review the conduct of lawyers and law firms the administration considers to have filed frivolous lawsuits against the Trump administration or attempted to block immigration initiatives, CNN reported.

Corruption within judiciary serious issue: Kapil Sibal calls for transparency in appointment of judges

New Delhi, March 21: Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday flagged the issue of corruption within the judiciary as "serious", saying that it has continued for years.

Gujarat govt extends deadline for public suggestions on Uniform Civil Code till April 15

Gandhinagar, March 19: Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Committee Chairperson, Justice Ranjana Desai, has urged the residents of Gujarat to submit their suggestions and opinions regarding the proposed UCC in the state.

Gujarat: Oath taking ceremony for newly registered lawyers held in presence of Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar, March 10: The oath-taking ceremony for newly registered lawyers was organized by the Bar Council of Gujarat in Ahmedabad in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, an official release stated.

Attorney General calls for legal reform; empowering women through compassion and inclusion

New Delhi, March 8: Attorney General R Venkataramani on Saturday emphasized the unique challenges women face, shaped by economic barriers and societal expectations.

J-K: Court convicts two for public Nuisance, orders community service as punishment

Kupwara, March 5: In a significant judgment promoting public order and responsible behaviour, the Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Kralpora in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kupwara district on Wednesday convicted two individuals under Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for causing public nuisance in an inebriated state, the Baramulla police said in a statement.

Gujarat: Uniform Civil Code Committee pays courtesy visit to CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar, March 5: The Chairman and the members of the committee formed to frame guidelines on the Uniform Civil Code for Gujarat paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.

Gujarat launches online portal for public suggestions on Uniform Civil Code

Gandhinagar, March 4: A high-level committee meeting on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was held today in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of retired Justice Ranjana Desai.

Kerala HC to set up special bench for hearing ragging cases

Kochi, March 4: The Kerala High Court said on Tuesday that it will constitute a special bench to hear ragging cases in the state.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday

Thiruvananthapuram, March 1: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a one-day visit to Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. During the visit, he will deliver the fourth P Parameswaran Memorial Lecture organised by Bharatheeya Vicharakendram, a release said.

Arbitral process in our country is additional burden to normal hierarchical mechanism of adjudication: VP Dhankar

New Delhi, March 1: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday that the "arbitral process in our country is just an additional burden to the normal hierarchical mechanism of adjudication."

Article 136 intervention, supposed to be a narrow-slit is hurting arbitral process: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi, March 1: Addressing the Colloquium organised by the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the arbitral process in India is "just an additional burden to the normal hierarchical mechanism of adjudication."

'Lutyens Jamaat, Khan Maket Gang' silent over British-era dance ban: PM Modi attacks Oppn

New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a pointed dig a the 'Lutyens' Jamaat' and 'Khan Market Gang', questioning their silence on certain British-era laws,including one in which police could arrest the groom and others if 10 people danced together at a wedding.

Robust forensic system will instil fear among criminals: President Murmu at NFSU convocation

Gandhinagar, Feb 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasised that a robust forensic system will instil fear among the criminals and ensure timely justice for citizens.

BCI praises Government's decision to revise Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025

New Delhi, February 22: The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Saturday expressed its gratitude to the Union Government.

Revised Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to be processed afresh for public consultation: Law Ministry

New Delhi, February 22: The Union Law and Justice Ministry has announced that the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was made available for public consultation on February 13, 2025, on the Department of Legal Affairs website, has demonstrated the government's commitment to transparency and broader engagement with stakeholders and the public.

Department of Justice has been politicised like never before: Trump orders removal of Biden Era US attorneys

Washington DC, February 19: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his decision to terminate all remaining "Biden Era" US attorneys, citing the "politicisation" of the Department of Justice over the past four years.

Jammu and Kashmir's role in implementation of new criminal laws was good: CM Omar Abdullah

New Delhi, February 18: Following the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's review meeting on the implementation of new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Union Territory's role in the implementation of these laws was good and wherever there has been a little weakness that would be rectified.

Will make J&K people aware of new criminal laws, says CM Omar Abdullah after HM Shah's review meet

Jammu, Feb 18: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir at a high-level meeting held in Delhi. After attending the meeting, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that although the implementation of the new criminal laws was not the responsibility of the elected government in the union territory, his government would make people aware of the new laws.

Centre proposes amendments to Advocates Act to strengthen legal framework

New Delhi, February 13: To enhance the legal framework in India, the Government of India has proposed amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961.

Special committee formed to study UCC implementation in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Feb 4: The Gujarat government has constituted a special committee under the chairmanship of a former judge to analyse and assess the impact of UCC, official sources said.

Rajasthan HC urges govt to enact laws on live-in relationships

Jaipur, Jan 29: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Central and state governments to formulate laws governing live-in relationships, emphasising the need for legal clarity on the matter.

Waqf Amendment Bill: Muslim women to be included as board members

New Delhi, Jan 28: The Muslim women have been empowered further by the Central government as they have been also included as members of the Waqf boards.

Historic moment for Uttarakhand, nation: CM Dhami declares official implementation of Uniform Civil Code

Dehradun, January 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced the official implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, marking what he described as a historic moment for Uttarakhand and the nation.

UCC Diwas will be observed annually on January 27: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun, January 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced that the state has officially implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and that a dedicated portal for registration has been introduced. In a significant move, CM Dhami declared that January 27 will now be observed annually as UCC Diwas.

'Took 75 years, but UCC will be implemented in BJP-Ruled states': BJP leader Ajay Alok

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