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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2023

May 2023

Dec 23, 2024

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur to Chair UN Internal Justice Council

  • Retired Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur was appointed chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council.
  • The Internal Justice Council comprises five members appointed by the Secretary-General. The other four members on the list are Carmen Artigas (Uruguay), Rosalie Balkin (Australia), Stefan Brezina (Austria) and Jay Pozenal (United States of America).
  • They would be responsible for handling the administration of the UN's internal justice system, which includes the Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA), the UN Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) and the UN Appeals Tribunal (UNAT).

Ex-SC Judge Sanjay Kaul Appointed Member of Bahrain International Commercial Court

  • Retired Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul was appointed a member of the Bahrain International Commercial Court by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
  • He is among the nine members appointed to the newly established BICC. Leading arbitrator Jan Paulsson was appointed as BICC president and former British judge Sir Christopher Greenwood as its vice president.
  • The BICC is a part of the Bahrain government's "Team Bahrain" to enhance private sector investment in the country by providing a forum for dispute resolution between parties.
  • The BICC will have exclusive jurisdiction within the country to hear international commercial disputes and will also be empowered to hear arbitration-related matters.

Dec 19, 2024

Gauhati High Court Bans Buffalo and Bulbul Fights in Assam

  • Animal rights organisation PETA welcomed the Gauhati High Court order banning buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam throughout the year. The High Court struck down a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the state government last year (2023) that permitted these activities during the Bhogali Bihu festival in January.

Dec 18, 2024

Advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy Elected Kerala High Court Advocates' Association President

  • Advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy was elected as the President of the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) for the second time. Shenoy secured 2,380 votes, defeating his closest contender advocate Shiraz Abdulla MS by 756 votes.
  • The full list of elected members is as follows: President: Yeshwanth Shenoy, Vice President: Mohammed Haris KA, Vice President (Lady): Rema R., Secretary: Nandakumar MR and Treasurer: Jinish Paul P.

Dec 10, 2024

SC Grants Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer

  • On December 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India exercised its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant permanent commission to a woman Army officer, Lt. Col, who had been unfairly excluded from the same benefits extended to her counterparts.
  • This ruling highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure equal opportunities for women in the armed forces, reflecting the Court's commitment to addressing discrimination based on gender.

Dec 09, 2024

Bar Council Removes AAP Leader as Vice Chairman

  • The Bar Council of India (BCI) removed Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi's vice chairman, pending the completion of an inquiry into the authenticity of his law degree.
  • Nasiar, who is also the president of Aam Aadmi Party's legal cell, holds a law degree from Devi Ahilya Bai Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.
  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly opposed the BCI decision to remove Nasiar from the post of vice-chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi.
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