India's first 24x7 Online Court Launched in Kollam, Kerala
India's first 24x7 online court started its operations in Kerala's Kollam district.
The court, operating as a pilot project named '24x7 ON Court,' will deal with cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The Special Court of Judicial Magistrate of First Class in Kollam was sanctioned by the Kerala government for the purpose via a notification.
The digital court aims to address the long-standing issue of case backlogs, reduce delays, and improve the ease of legal access for litigants.
Nov 20, 2024
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice D. Krishnakumar as next Chief Justice of Manipur High ...
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its first resolution after Justice Sanjiv Khanna took over as Chief Justice of India, recommended the appointment of Madras High Court judge, Justice D. Krishnakumar, as the Manipur High Court Chief Justice.
The incumbent, Justice Siddharth Mridul, retires on November 21. If the government approves the Collegium's recommendation, Justice Krishnakumar would take over on the retirement of Justice Mridul.
Nov 16, 2024
SC's Landmark Guidelines to Curb Illegal Property Demolitions
The Supreme Court of India issued guidelines to prevent the demolition of people's homes and private properties by the government solely based on accusations of a crime. The court emphasised that such demolitions violate the rights of the accused, including the presumption of innocence, and unfairly affect other tenants, while also infringing on the right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Key Points
The Court laid down guidelines to curb demolitions of properties based solely on accusations of a crime.
It emphasised the violation of the presumption of innocence and right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution.
A mandatory 15-day notice must be provided to tenants before eviction, indicating reasons and the date of hearing.
Failure to follow the guidelines could lead to contempt proceedings and officials responsible for the demolition could be made to pay for the restitution.
The guidelines were part of a response to demolitions in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh after Muslim tenants were accused of crimes.
Nov 15, 2024
SC's Landmark Guidelines to Curb Illegal Property Demolitions
The Court laid down guidelines to curb demolitions of properties based solely on accusations of a crime.
The Supreme Court of India issued guidelines to prevent the demolition of people's homes and private properties by the government solely based on accusations of a crime. The court emphasised that such demolitions violate the rights of the accused, including the presumption of innocence, and unfairly affect other tenants, while also infringing on the right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution. The key points are:
It emphasised the violation of the presumption of innocence and right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution.
A mandatory 15-day notice must be provided to tenants before eviction, indicating reasons and the date of hearing.
Failure to follow the guidelines could lead to contempt proceedings and officials responsible for the demolition could be made to pay for the restitution.
The guidelines were part of a response to demolitions in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh after Muslim tenants were accused of crimes.
Nov 14, 2024
Justice Surya Kant New Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
Justice Surya Kant, second senior most puisne judge of the Supreme Court, was appointed as Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). This nomination was made by the Chief Justice of India.
Justice Surya Kant took over the role from Justice B.R. Gavai, who previously held the position before being appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The Chief Justice of India serves as the patron-in-chief of the SCLSC.
The SCLSC was established to provide legal aid to marginalized and weaker sections of society, ensuring equal access to justice in line with Article 39-A of the Constitution. The Committee is part of a broader effort to make the Supreme Court accessible to citizens who may face financial or social barriers. Given the substantial costs associated with approaching the Supreme Court, the SCLSC aims to remove obstacles for those unable to afford legal expenses, providing assistance to eligible individuals as defined under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.