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In a series of orders, government shifts 7 HC judges, 4 from Karnataka

The Union law ministry has ordered the transfer of seven high court judges, including four from Karnataka HC to Gujarat, Orissa, Kerala, and Madras HCs. Seven new permanent judges were appointed to the..
IndiaTimes - Published

Who Will Be The Next CJI? Here`s Who Sanjiv Khanna Recommended

CJI Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st CJI on November 11, 2024, and he has recommended to the Union Law Ministry Justice Gavai as his successor.
Zee News - Published

Bribery Case: Law Ministry Urges Gujarat Court To Serve US SEC Summons To Gautam Adani

The US SEC has accused Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, of running a bribery scheme worth hundreds of millions of dollars. 
Zee News - Published

Will Law Ministry send notice to Gautam Adani in US bribery case? Know in detail

Earlier on February 25, the Union Law Ministry sent a letter in this regard to the Ahmedabad Court. If reports are to be believed, the court has begun the process of sending the notice to Gautam Adani.
DNA - Published

Govt: 78% judges appointed to HCs from upper castes

The law ministry revealed that around 78% of judges appointed to high courts since 2018 were from upper castes, with 5% each from minorities and SC/ST, and 12% from OBC. The government emphasizes the..
IndiaTimes - Published

Centre asks Ahmedabad court to deliver US regulator’s summons to Adani

The Union law ministry has instructed a district court in Ahmedabad to deliver a summons issued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to Gautam Adani concerning alleged securities fraud and a..
IndiaTimes - Published

Publication on life and contribution of women member of Constituency Assembly being released by Law Ministry


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ONOE bill doesn’t violate tenets of federalism, experts tell JPC

Legal experts including former CJI U U Lalit endorsed the 'one nation, one election' bill at a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting, asserting it doesn't violate federal principles. The legislative..
IndiaTimes - Published

Facing lawyers’ ire, government withdraws draft advocates bill

The law ministry has withdrawn the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 from public consultation after facing threats of protests from lawyers' bodies. The bill proposed disciplinary actions,..
IndiaTimes - Published

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


newKerala.com - Published

Centre Tweaks Election Rule To Restrict Public Inspection Of Electronic Records, Congress Slams EC

On Friday, the Union law ministry amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of "papers" or documents open to public inspection. 
Zee News - Published

Eyeing 'office of profit' tweaks, Centre seeks to replace 1959 law

Law ministry has drafted legislation to modernize the definition of 'offices of profit,' aiming to prevent the disqualification of Members of Parliament. The bill incorporates recommendations from a..
IndiaTimes - Published

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed New Chief Justice Of India, To Succeed Dy Chandrachud; Who Is He?

The President on Thursday has appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India, days after incumbent CJI D Y Chandrachud wrote to the Union Law Ministry, naming him as his successor.
Zee News - Published

'K'taka govt supports Islamic fundamental activities': Prahlad Joshi attacks Cong govt for withdrawing 2022 Hubballi riot cases; CM Siddaramaiah reacts

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defended the withdrawal of criminal cases related to the 2022 Hubballi riots, stating it was directed by a sub-committee led by the Home Minister. Union minister Prahlad Joshi..
IndiaTimes - Published

Will try to bring back Sheikh Hasina if ... : Bangladesh interim government

Bangladesh's interim government vowed to repatriate former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if requested by the law ministry. Foreign affairs adviser Touhid Hossain highlighted the need for good relations..
IndiaTimes - Published

Bangladesh crisis: Why protesting students forced Chief Justice to resign

"I feel it is necessary to share a special news with you. Our chief justice has resigned a few minutes back. His resignation letter has already reached the law ministry. We will send it to the..
IndiaTimes - Published

Woman can’t use police to harass husband and in-laws: SC tells home and law ministry to consider changes in BNS


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Linking Of Aadhaar With Voter Cards: Why EC Wants More Electoral Reforms?

The Union Law Ministry conveyed that the Election Commission wants to utilize the Aadhaar database to ensure the preparation of an error-free electoral roll and prevent the duplication of entries.
Zee News - Published

Justice Ritu Bahri is Uttarakhand's first woman Chief Justice

Justice Ritu Bahri, a distinguished member of the Punjab and Haryana high court (HC), officially took on the responsibilities of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Uttarakhand high court. This appointment came..
IndiaTimes - Published

UK: Government's Independent Review Of Administrative Law (Podcast) - Herbert Smith Freehills

In the latest episode of our Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar and Jasveer Randhawa discuss and debate the Government's Independent Review of Administrative Law and the Ministry...
Mondaq - Published

India: New Disclosure Requirements For Limited Liability Partnerships And Partners - Acuity Law

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Limited Liability Partnership (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023 (Amended Rules)...
Mondaq - Published

2 years on, government names SC collegium pick as Bombay HC additional judge

The law ministry on Thursday notified appointment of advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan as additional judge of the Bombay HC, almost two years after his name was cleared by the Supreme Court collegium...
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Former Orissa HC CJ, Punjab & Haryana HC judge get Nalsa seats

The Centre has nominated former Orissa high court chief justice S Muralidhar and sitting Punjab and Haryana high court judge, Justice Arun Palli as members of the National Legal Services Authority. The..
IndiaTimes - Published

Women`s Reservation Bill Gets President`s Assent, Becomes Law

According to a law ministry notification issued on Friday, the president gave her assent on Thursday.
Zee News - Published

Not advisable to tinker with existing age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission to govt

The Law Commission has submitted a report to the law ministry stating that it is not advisable to change the age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in India...
IndiaTimes - Published

Polling staff now required to cast vote at facilitation centre at place of duty

Accepting the Election Commission's recommendation in September 2022, the law ministry amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to make it mandatory for officers and staff on election duty,..
IndiaTimes - Published

First Meeting Of Ram Nath Kovind-Led Panel On `One Nation One Election` Likely To Be Held Today

One Nation, One Election: The Union Law Ministry has named eight members to the committee, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
Zee News - Published

India extends support to SCO member countries to enhance legal, judicial capabilities: Law Ministry


newKerala.com - Published

Pakistan's president refuses to sign new national security laws

Pakistan's President Arif Alvi said on Sunday he had refused to sign into law two bills that would give authorities more power to prosecute people for acts against the state and military, a move the..
IndiaTimes - Published

France: Foreign Investment Control In France – A Practical Guide For Investors; The World Financial Review - Rimon

Foreign investment control is a system of prior authorization of certain investments strictly defined by law, implemented by the Ministry of the Economy.
Mondaq - Published

Parliamentary panel meets Law Commission and law ministry representatives on UCC


IndiaTimes - Published

Dept of Legal Affairs and Legislative Dept of Union Law ministry to organise Chintan Shivir in Delhi


newKerala.com - Published

Avid cyclist Meghwal rides to law ministry

A man of many seasons, attires and controversies, avid cyclist Arjun Ram Meghwal has rarely been known to soft-pedal on anything in his long public life that the saw the law graduate and former IAS..
IndiaTimes - Published

In a surprise move, Rijiju shunted out of law ministry

The standalone change that pulled against the speculation of a largescale ministerial shake-up on the cards was widely considered a downgrade for Rijiju, who would often forcefully take issue with the..
IndiaTimes - Published

SP Baghel assigned as MoS in Health Ministry marking another change in Law Ministry

According to a formal press announcement, Union Minister SP Singh Baghel has been appointed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
DNA - Published

Kiren Rijiju's stint in Law Ministry witnessed frequent run-ins with judiciary


IndiaTimes - Published

Kiren Rijiju relinquishes law ministry, Arjun Meghwal assumes independent charge as MoS

Rijiju loses law ministry, Meghwal gains independent charge as MoS.
DNA - Published

`Privilege, Honour To Serve As Law Minister`: Kiren Rijiju After Cabinet Reshuffle, Thanks CJI

In a sudden development by PM Narendra Modi, Kiren Rijiju was moved out of the law ministry and replaced by Arjun Ram Meghwal.  
Zee News - Published

Kiren Rijiju Replaced By Arjun Ram Meghwal As Law Minister, Shifted To Earth Sciences Ministry

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State, will replace Kiren Rijiju as Minister with Independent Charge of the Law Ministry.
Zee News - Published

Vietnam: Proposal On The Labor Contract With A Term Of One Month Or More Will Be Subject To Unemployment Insurance In Vietnam - ASL Law

Recently, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam has proposed that the labor contract with a term of one month or more will be subject to unemployment insurance in Vietnam.
Mondaq - Published

2 more judges set to join on Monday, take Supreme Court to full strength

​The law ministry on Friday notified appointment of two judges for Supreme Court — Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal of Allahabad HC and CJ Arvind Kumar of Gujarat high court — giving the apex court..
IndiaTimes - Published

Judge Appointment: Centre writes to Supreme Court seeking its representation in Collegium

The law ministry wants transparency and public accountability in the selection process of constitutional court judges, reported several media houses.
Zee News - Published

Three advocates, six judicial officers elevated as Rajasthan HC judges

The law ministry on Friday notified appointments of nine judges for the Rajasthan high court which included elevation of three advocates and six judicial officers.
IndiaTimes - Published

SC collegium rejects 30% names for HC judges: Govt

The remaining 29 proposals were at various stages of processing between the government and the SC collegium. “This amounts to 30% rejection at the level of Supreme Court collegium,” the law..
IndiaTimes - Published

Vietnam: Vietnam Reviewed For The First Time The Application Of Anti-dumping Measures On A Number Of Polyester Filament Yarn Products Originating From India, Indonesia, Malaysia And China - ASL Law

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam started to conduct an investigation into the dumping of polyester filament yarn products in the Vietnamese market in April 2020...
Mondaq - Published


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