Muhammad Arooj

The Supreme Court has recently reaffirmed its position that a Magistrate retains the authority to order the gathering of a voice sample from the accused as part of an ongoing investigation. This decision upholds an earlier ruling by the Gujarat High Court, which refused to intervene in a session judge’s order directing the accused to …

Supreme Court Upholds that Magistrates Can Command Collection of Accused’s Voice Samples Read More »

The Supreme Court has announced a paradigm shift in how junior judicial officers are evaluated in their initial years. The highest court in the land has decided that the first two years of a civil judge’s career, often marked by training and deputations, should not be viewed harshly if they are unable to meet the …

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The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that negotiations between parties do not extend the limitation period for filing applications for the appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court maintained that the three-year limitation period commences from the date when the cause of action arose, irrespective of any subsequent …

Negotiations Don’t Extend Limitation Period for Arbitration, Rules Indian Supreme Court Read More »

The Supreme Court of India declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) proposing that the President of India, rather than the Prime Minister, should preside over the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Justices JK Maheshwari and PS Narasimha, constituting a vacation bench, indicated their disinclination to entertain the PIL, which had been filed …

Indian Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Presidential Inauguration of New Parliament Building Read More »

Despite the UK pound’s ongoing recovery from a period of devaluation, the allure of UK real estate for investors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remains undeterred, with potential profits still evident, according to Amit Seth, Managing Director of Qima Real Estate. The company, a specialist in selling UK properties to GCC investors, stands poised …

Resilient UK Real Estate Market Continues to Entice GCC Investors Amid Currency Fluctuations Read More »

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militant organization, was handed an 18-year prison term on Thursday for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot that transpired on Jan. 6, 2021. Rhodes was found guilty of seditious conspiracy in an attempt to halt the peaceful transfer of power and keep former President …

Oath Keepers Founder Receives 18 Years in Landmark Verdict Tied to Capitol Siege Read More »

Since last October, the U.S. Supreme Court has been passing numerous significant rulings and is set to decide on the remaining cases by the end of June. These upcoming decisions span a broad spectrum of topics, including race-conscious college admissions practices, President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan, and voting rights. This report provides an …

Recent Judgments of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Current Term Read More »

In a decision highlighting the tenets of free speech and journalistic integrity, a U.S. District Judge in Philadelphia dismissed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday filed by Pennsylvania Judge Paula Patrick against media publication, The Daily Beast. The contentious lawsuit accused The Daily Beast of defaming Judge Patrick via an October 2021 headline that suggested a …

Defamation Suit Against The Daily Beast Dismissed by US District Judge Read More »

In a move reflective of the changing landscape of the legal industry, global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner announced on Thursday the layoff of 47 of its business services professionals across its international offices. This reduction in staff represents the latest in a series of such decisions by law firms over recent months. Bryan …

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Announces Staff Layoffs in Alignment with Industry Trends Read More »

In a significant legislative move, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law on Thursday a bill that forbids most abortions in the state after a pregnancy has reached six weeks. This decision was taken following the bill’s successful passage through the South Carolina Senate earlier this week, overcoming a filibuster mounted by five female …

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