“Law firms find loopholes to promote their services”.Writing forThe Mint, Monalisa says that law firms in India are finding new ways to “gain visibility”, working around the restriction on advertising..Supreme Court gives retired babus, ministers 1-month deadline to vacate official accommodation.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate, Justice Sathasivam has framed a set of guidelines for government officials to vacate their accommodation once they retire. The Supreme Court said that a time period of one month is sufficient time for vacating the premise, failing which “reasonable force” can be applied..CBI to get its own prosecution directorate.In an affidavit submitted before the Supreme Court, the government has suggested a wide series of changes to be made at the Central Bureau of Investigation, including the establishment of a directorate of prosecution within the agency..IIMs to train subordinate judiciary in “managerial skills”.The Supreme Court has recommended the training of judicial officers at different Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The training is meant to “improve the quality of judgments and their managerial skills”. The decision was taken at a conference of the Chief Justices of various High Courts held earlier this year..Delhi High Court issues notice in PIL seeking courts for crimes against children.Stating that the recently enacted Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act called for the establishment of special courts, something the Delhi government has not done, a PIL has been filed before the Delhi High Court. On July 3, 2013 a Bench headed by Acting Chief Justice BD Ahmed issued notice in the matter and also asked the Petitioner to implead the Delhi High Court in the petition..Kerala Advocates body launches App for keeping track of cases.The Kerala High Court Advocates Association has launched a free App to help lawyers keep track of the cases being heard in various courts. The App transmits data from the court displays board directly to the lawyer’s mobile device.
“Law firms find loopholes to promote their services”.Writing forThe Mint, Monalisa says that law firms in India are finding new ways to “gain visibility”, working around the restriction on advertising..Supreme Court gives retired babus, ministers 1-month deadline to vacate official accommodation.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate, Justice Sathasivam has framed a set of guidelines for government officials to vacate their accommodation once they retire. The Supreme Court said that a time period of one month is sufficient time for vacating the premise, failing which “reasonable force” can be applied..CBI to get its own prosecution directorate.In an affidavit submitted before the Supreme Court, the government has suggested a wide series of changes to be made at the Central Bureau of Investigation, including the establishment of a directorate of prosecution within the agency..IIMs to train subordinate judiciary in “managerial skills”.The Supreme Court has recommended the training of judicial officers at different Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The training is meant to “improve the quality of judgments and their managerial skills”. The decision was taken at a conference of the Chief Justices of various High Courts held earlier this year..Delhi High Court issues notice in PIL seeking courts for crimes against children.Stating that the recently enacted Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act called for the establishment of special courts, something the Delhi government has not done, a PIL has been filed before the Delhi High Court. On July 3, 2013 a Bench headed by Acting Chief Justice BD Ahmed issued notice in the matter and also asked the Petitioner to implead the Delhi High Court in the petition..Kerala Advocates body launches App for keeping track of cases.The Kerala High Court Advocates Association has launched a free App to help lawyers keep track of the cases being heard in various courts. The App transmits data from the court displays board directly to the lawyer’s mobile device.