Month: September 2020

Madras HC urges BCI to consider amending Legal Education Rules to disqualify those who opted for Distance learning from applying for law

source:-barandbench The Madras High Court recently urged the Bar Council of India to consider introducing necessary changes in its rules so that candidates who do not pursue regular courses in their higher secondary or UG levels are not eligible for pursuing law. “The Bar Council of India can take a cue from this judgment and

62 criminal cases against Karnataka BJP leaders revoked, law minister claims it ‘routine’: Report

Source:-wakilsahab The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Karnataka government has decided to rescind 62 criminal cases against several of its party’s leaders, including sitting MPs and MLAs, reported News18 on Thursday. The decision was reportedly taken on the suggestions from a sub-committee led by state Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai. However, the state’s director general and inspector general

NEET, JEE row: Supreme Court to hear review petition by 6 states seeking postponement

Source:-indiatoday The Supreme Court of India is all set to hear a review plea filed by ministers of six non-BJP ruled states over the NEET, JEE exams. In their plea, the ministers have moved the apex court against its order allowing the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) examinations to be held