Paris, May 25 ( IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned a university administration in Bangladesh after two students were recently detained and handed over to the police, while four others were expelled over “allegations of homosexuality”, terming the move as “repressive measures”.JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) said that the actions taken against the students of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur district were …
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Patna, May 21 (IANS) The Patna High Court has taken a major technological step towards modernising judicial proceedings by introducing virtual hearings during the summer vacation period through a dedicated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).The initiative is being viewed as a significant move towards ensuring continuity in judicial functioning even during court holidays, while also helping reduce the backlog of pending cases.Traditionally, the functioning of courts remains limited during the sum…
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders, on Sunday, held a meeting with NGOs, lawyers, social activists, political party leaders and others to ensure administrative preparedness and peaceful celebrations of the upcoming ‘Bakrid’ festival.The festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide is expected to be celebrated on May 27 in India, depending on the sighting of the Moon.Speaking to IANS after the meeting, AIMIM Spokesperson Waris Pathan said: “It has been seen that some people, wh…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on what it described as a growing culture of attacks on the judiciary and the legal system, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning against “parasites” seeking to undermine institutions through social media and other platforms.The strong oral observations came from the Bench, also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while hearing a petition filed by an advocate challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to cons…
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Over 100 civil society organisations, lawyers, journalists, academics and human rights defenders have called on Pakistan’s federal government to refrain from opposing the bail of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha ahead of a scheduled hearing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.In a joint statement, the signatories expressed grave concern over their continued incarceration in a case related to online expression under the Prevention of Elect…
Udaipur, May 4 (IANS) Panic gripped the District and Sessions Court in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on Monday after a bomb threat was reported, prompting authorities to evacuate the entire premises and launch an intensive security operation.According to officials, the threat was received around 8:30 a.m., shortly after lawyers and litigants had begun arriving for the day’s proceedings. Acting swiftly, the administration ordered an immediate evacuation before court work could commence. Within minutes, t…
Brussels, May 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association’s (SCBA) rejection of the nomination papers of 42 lawyers out of 90 candidates for its May 13-14 elections, citing alleged links to the Awami League, has sparked international outrage and drawn criticism from the global community. Additionally, the recent pattern of alleged discrimination against legal professionals and the cancellation of candidacies of pro-Awami League lawyers in bar association polls across several districts in t…
Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Friday alleged that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are being exploited as a tool of systematic coercion, enabling organised religious groups and their allies to intimidate judges, prosecutors, police, and politicians, effectively holding the country’s justice system and broader state machinery hostage. According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), this “blasphemy complex” relies on fear of mob violence, targeted killings, and…
Patna, March 13 (IANS) Ahead of the voting for the Rajya Sabha elections, the Bihar Legislative Assembly received a bomb threat on Friday. According to an official, the threat was sent through an email warning of a plan to blow up the Assembly premises.Taking immediate cognisance of the matter, Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar convened a meeting with senior officials of the Assembly Secretariat.The Speaker directed Officer-in-Charge (Secretary) Khyati Singh to inform the Chief Secretary and the Direc…
Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said lawyers play a vital role in safeguarding fundamental rights and strengthening democratic values by ensuring access to justice for all sections of society.Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected office-bearers of the Bar Association of Jaipur at the District and Sessions Court complex in Banipark, Sharma said advocates serve as a crucial bridge between the legal system and citizens by helping people unde…