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Delhi lawyers withdraw strike after demand on police deposition met
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lawyers of the Delhi District Court Bar Associations withdrew their strike after authorities agreed to their demand for physical deposition of police personnel before courts. The strike opposed an LG notification permitting video testimony from police stations.
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Pakistan: HRCP pushes for a justice-oriented legal system at landmark conf
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) hosted a conference titled "Decolonising the Law: Human Rights and Legal Reform in Pakistan" to examine the enduring legacy of colonial-era legislation and its detrimental impact on Pakistan's governance and judicial systems.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan gets bail in May 9 riots case
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan's nephew, Shershah Khan, in the May 9, 2023 Jinnah House attack case. His brother Shahrez was also released on bail. Lawyers called the arrests "vindictive," while rights groups flagged a "political witch-hunt."
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Lawyers declare strike after Delhi police issue circular for deposition fr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lawyers are saying that the circular is not in line with the final outcome of the meeting and the assurance given by the Union Home Minister on September 2.
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SC Collegium recommends 26 names for judges in Allahabad High Court
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of 12 lawyers and 14 judicial officers as judges of the Allahabad High Court.
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Delhi HC stays recruitment notice for retired prosecutors; questions bias
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A bench of Justice Sachin Datta stayed the operation of the notice and directed all respondents to file their responses. During the hearing, the court pointedly asked the Director of Prosecution, "How can you discriminate against young lawyers?"
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DHCBA raises concerns over frequent judicial transfers
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court Bar Association has written to the CJI and collegium, expressing concern that frequent transfers of judges affect morale of lawyers and public confidence. It urged greater transparency and consultation in judicial appointments.
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Lawyers suspend strike after Police defer operation of Delhi LG's notifica
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The strike has been suspended in view of a statement issued from the office of Commissioner of police saying that operation of the LG's notification would only be carried out after hearing all stakeholders.
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MP Congress welcomes all-party meeting discussions on 27 % OBC reservation
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Congress chief also highlighted that an action should also be taken against those who stalled it for six years, adding that the concerned officials and lawyers should be punished who misleaded resulting in wasting huge government's money in the case.
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Delhi: Lawyers to hold mass protest at L-G House against notification for
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Lawyers of the District courts of Delhi will continue their strike on Thursday. They have decided to hold a mass protest outside L-G House against a notification issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday.
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MP CM Mohan Yadav reiterates commitment to provide 27 % OBC reservation, c
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"Through our government, our party's clear line is that we want to give 27 percent reservation to OBCs. We have openly said that we are prepared for this. Congress leaders are also saying they also wanted the same, so let us sit together. We are ready to call an all-party meeting. Both sides
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Lawyers to continue their strike against Delhi LG's notification
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Lawyers from All Delhi District Court Bar Association decided to continue their strike on Wednesday after a meeting of coordination committee of All Delhi Bar Associations on Tuesday, against a notification issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena which designates video conferencing roo
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