In latest report submitted to law ministry, Commission says 'right to reputation needs to be protected as it’s a facet of right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21'.
NJAC, SC collegium for judges' appointment saw Kiren Rijiju clash with judiciary. With clutch of elections lined up, Modi govt needs image makeover, says section of BJP leaders.
The scheme, which expires on 31 March, expedites trials in sexual offence cases. If cleared for a three-year extension, it will have an outlay of Rs 2,600 crore, ThePrint has learnt.
Government sent R. John Sathyan's name back to Collegium last year citing IB report. SC said social media posts won't impinge on his 'suitability, character or integrity'.
The rules were put forth in letter sent to SC in 2021 by law minister Kiren Rijiju. The letter was last week placed before a bench hearing the case as part of government’s status report.
Pro Bono Club was launched last year, but had to be put on hold due to Covid restrictions. About 50 colleges are now on board with it, including all national law universities and IIT Kharagpur.
Launched by law ministry in April 2017, mechanism has provided help to 16.34 lakh people in India’s hinterland. Almost 1/3rd of the beneficiaries are women.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
Lawyers are largely responsible for the substantial delays in the legal process. They should be checked