Govt releases draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules without any penal clause, ET LegalWorld
The government has released the long-awaited draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, which do not mention any penal action for violations. The draft rules have been issued after Parliament approved the Digital Data Protection Bill 2023 about 14 months back. “Draft of rules proposed to be made by the central government in exercise of […]
President Murmu releases three publications of the Supreme Court, ET LegalWorld
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday released three publications of the Supreme Court at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The three publications are: “Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India”, “Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion”, and “Legal Aid Through Law Schools: A Report on Working […]
Madras High Court Rules Governor Must Follow State Cabinet on Convict Releases, ET LegalWorld
Madras high court has reiterated a settled legal principle that the governor of a state is bound to act in accordance with the recommendations of the state cabinet in matters relating to the premature release of convicts, as per Article 161 of the Constitution. “The law laid down by a catena of judgments of the […]
Judge releases law firm from privilege to defend claim
Scher: Iniquity exemption triggered A City law firm will be able to fully defend itself from serious allegations in the High Court after a judge held that its former clients cannot claim legal professional privilege (LPP) because of the iniquity exemption. Deputy Master Scher said a “prima facie case” of iniquity existed because of Vladimir […]