Over 600 lawyers have written a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud expressing concerns against a “vested interest group”. Lawyers expressed serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to undermine the judiciary's integrity. Reacting to lawyers’ concerns, PM Modi on March 28 took a dig at INC saying that “bullying others is vintage Congress culture”. Notably, the letter has been signed by top lawyers including senior advocate Harish Salve, SC Bar Association Prez Adish Aggarwala. As per lawyers, the group is putting pressure tactics to influence judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving political figures.
29 March,2024 04:09 PM IST
The Hindu side lawyer Vishnu Jain has claimed that attempts are being made to stop Puja despite the Court’s order. Advocate Jain has said that there are continuous attempts made by the members of the Muslim community, who are going to offer ‘namaz’, to ‘demolish’ the cellar. Vishnu Shankar Jain said, “There is a very important thing that has developed in Gyanvapi after the order passed by the district judge of Varanasi on January 31, 2024. After that order, it has so happened that there are continuous attempts made by the members of the Muslim community who are going to offer 'namaz' there every day. They are coming in large numbers over the set cellar so that the roof can be demolished and in turn, the 'pooja' can be stopped.
05 March,2024 12:10 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court approved the survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case on December 14. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side while speaking to ANI said that this is a landmark judgement. He further added that to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side, said, "Allahabad HC has allowed our application where we had demanded a survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid by the advocate commissioner. The modalities will be decided on December 18. The court has rejected the arguments of Shahi Idgah Masjid. My demand was that in Shahi Idgah Masjid, there are a lot of signs and symbols of the Hindu temple, and to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. It's a landmark judgement by the court."
14 December,2023 06:41 PM IST
Harish Salve, former Solicitor General of India, married his British partner Trina in London on Sunday. The wedding was attended by high-profile guests including Nita Ambani, steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and model Ujjwala Raut. However, it was former IPL chairman Lalit Modi’s presence that has stirred a political controversy, drawing flak from opposition parties. Lalit Modi, who lives in London, left India in 2010 amid investigations into alleged tax evasion and money-laundering. The Opposition questioned the "presence of a fugitive" at the wedding of Salve, one of the country's seniormost lawyers, who was also recently appointed to a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of 'One Nation, One Election’. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed the Centre over Lalit Modi's presence at the wedding. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also reacted to Lalit Modi’s presence at the wedding and called it a “black mark on PM Modi’s reputation”. After Indian Premier League (IPL) 2010, Lalit Modi was suspended from the BCCI after being accused of financial irregularities and misconduct. He has been in London since 2010 when he left India amid investigations into tax evasion and money-laundering cases.
05 September,2023 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai
An incident of firing was reported at Tis Hazari Court premises in Delhi on Wednesday. Police team reached the spot and found that an argument broke out between two groups of lawyers over some issue, after which they allegedly fired gunshots in the air. However, no injuries were reported, police said.
06 July,2023 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai
A criminal lawyer launches a production house, releases her first single and rocks YouTube with a reprise to chase a dream she has held close since she was nine. The criminal defence lawyer released her first original single, Lihaaz, last June. The video was the result of months of prep, starting in the COVID-induced country-wide lockdown. By then, Singh, 35, had a successful practice at the Bombay High Court, representing clients pro bono and even holding lectures for law enforcement agencies on cybercrime investigation. #SnehaSingh
27 March,2023 04:12 PM IST
Tunisha Sharma And Sheezan Khan’s lawyers presented their side of the story as Tunisha Sharma’s case is taking a new turn with every passing day. Sheezan Khan, who is the prime accused in Tunisha Sharma's suicide case, has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days. This comes after his police custody was extended by a day based on allegations leveled against him by Tunisha's mother Vanita.
10 January,2023 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai
The family of accused Sheezan Khan held a press conference on Monday to address the alleged accusations levelled against them by the family of late actor Tunisha Sharma. Accompanied by Sheezan's lawyer, Shailendra Mishra, his sisters Falaq Naaz, Shafaq Naaz and his mother shared details about Tunisha's past, when she was allegedly mistreated by her family. In a press conference, the family of accused Sheezan Khan addressed the accusations against them and instead revealed that late actor Tunisha Sharma's family used to control her finances and were responsible for her anxiety attacks and depression.Addressing the accusations set across by Vanita, Sheezan's sister Shafaq Naaz said the photo of Tunisha in hijab was actually from the show, not real life. She said, "The picture of Tunisha in hijab being circulated is from the set of the show which was part of the shoot. It can be seen. We never made her wear a hijab, it was from the channel."
03 January,2023 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai
Amid a spate of shocking developments in the Tunisha Sharma death case, accused Sheezan Khan’s lawyer Shailendra Mishra claimed that the late actor’s mother Vanita Sharma broke her phone and allegedly tried to strangulate her on being instigated by Tunisha Sharma’s uncle from Chandigarh Sanjeev Kaushal. He added that Tunisha’s uncle Sanjeev Kaushal and her mother used to control Tunisha’s life. Mishra told reporters at a press conference, “Tunisha used to panic a lot upon hearing the name of Sanjeev Kaushal. On [the] instigation of Sanjeev Kaushal, Tunisha’s mother broke her phone and tried to strangulate her. Sanjeev Kaushal and Tunisha’s mother used to control Tunisha’s life.” He added they used to control the late Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul actress’ finances and she often pleaded for her own money in front of her mother.
02 January,2023 11:04 PM IST | Mumbai
The family of accused Sheezan Khan held a press conference on Monday to address the alleged accusations levelled against them by the family of late actor Tunisha Sharma. Accompanied by Sheezan's lawyer, Shailendra Mishra, his sisters Falaq Naaz, Shafaq Naaz and his mother shared details about Tunisha's past, when she was allegedly mistreated by her family. In a press conference, the family of accused Sheezan Khan addressed the accusations against them and instead revealed that late actor Tunisha Sharma's family used to control her finances and were responsible for her anxiety attacks and depression.Addressing the accusations set across by Vanita, Sheezan's sister Shafaq Naaz said the photo of Tunisha in hijab was actually from the show, not real life. She said, "The picture of Tunisha in hijab being circulated is from the set of the show which was part of the shoot. It can be seen. We never made her wear a hijab, it was from the channel
02 January,2023 06:56 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
