Judge Blocks Trump's Security Clearance Revocation
A US judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to strip security clearance from a lawyer who represented whistleblowers. Read the full story on the legal battle.
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US Halts Deportation of Chinese Xinjiang Whistleblower
The US Department of Homeland Security withdraws plan to deport Guan Heng, who exposed alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang. His asylum case is now expected to proceed. Read the full story.
Ex-DRT Inspector, Lawyer Get 2-Year Jail in Bribery Case
A CBI court in Ahmedabad sentenced a former DRT inspector and a lawyer to two years' rigorous imprisonment for demanding a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe in a 2009 case. Read the full details of the trap and conviction.
Indian-Origin Lawyer M Ravi Found Dead in Singapore
Prominent Singapore-based human rights lawyer M Ravi, of Indian origin, was found dead. Police are investigating the case. Read the full story for details.
Nirbhaya Convict Lawyer M.L. Sharma Dies at 69
M.L. Sharma, the controversial defense lawyer for Nirbhaya case convicts, has passed away in Delhi at age 69. Read about his legal career and the infamous case that defined it.
SC lawyer M L Sharma, 'serial petitioner', passes away at 69
Supreme Court advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, known for filing PILs on major issues like the coal scam and Rafale deal and for defending a Nirbhaya convict, died at 69. Read about his controversial legal career.
US visa delays push H-1B, H-4 interviews to 2027
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants face over a year's delay in US interview slots, causing travel and family disruptions. Lawyer advises monitoring portals and avoiding non-essential travel. Read more.
Madras HC cites Prophet's teaching to settle lawyer's dues
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
SC Notice on Noida Police Station Custodial Assault Allegations
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea by a woman lawyer alleging sexual assault in Noida police custody. The bench directed the police commissioner to preserve all CCTV footage. Read the full details.
Allahabad HC Reduces Maintenance Citing Lawyers' Initial Struggle
Allahabad High Court reduces maintenance for estranged wife, noting lawyers' initial income is uncertain. Justice Madan Pal Singh cuts amount from Rs 5000 to Rs 3750 monthly. Read the full legal analysis.
Lawyer arrested for Gurgaon land scam using dead man's ID
A Gurgaon lawyer, Navin Rana, was arrested for allegedly impersonating a man dead since 1993 to sell his land and siphon Rs 60 lakh. The fraud spanned nearly a decade using forged documents.
SHRC orders ₹3 lakh compensation in police harassment case
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission orders ₹3 lakh compensation to the mother of a deceased disabled lawyer harassed by a police inspector. The state must recover the amount from the officer.
Sikh Lawyer Wins Case Against Mandatory Oath to King
Prabjot Singh Wirring's legal victory in Alberta Court of Appeal upholds religious freedom, striking down mandatory oath to monarch for lawyers. Read the full story.
Kim Kardashian's Emotional Bar Exam Struggle Revealed
Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears over bar exam pressure in new episode. The SKIMS founder failed July test but vows not to give up. Details on Kardashian Christmas parties inside.
Bengaluru Apartment Body in Dock for Rs 3L Fines
A Bengaluru apartment association is under police scrutiny for allegedly collecting Rs 3 lakh in fines for drug abuse and sexual harassment. An FIR was filed suo motu on December 16. Read the full details.
Bengaluru Apartment Fines: Rs 3.3L Collected in 3 Months
A Bengaluru apartment association's collection of Rs 3.3 lakh as fines in three months sparks a formal police complaint. Details accessed by DH reveal the scale of the issue. Read the full investigation.
Bengaluru Apartment Body in Dock for Rs 3L Fines
A Bengaluru apartment association faces police action for allegedly collecting Rs 3 lakh in fines from residents. An FIR was filed suo motu based on a whistleblower's petition.
FIR registered in Nayagaon lawyer assault case
Punjab Police files FIR against Hisar CIA officials for assaulting an advocate. Bar Association demands named accused, stricter charges, and action against SHO. Lawyers' abstention from work continues.
Chandigarh Bar Boycott Continues Over Lawyer Assault Case
Chandigarh lawyers continue court boycott as Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu notice of police inaction in an advocate's assault case. FIR finally registered after judicial intervention.
Complaint Filed Against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Bengaluru
A Bengaluru lawyer has filed a police complaint against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging he grabbed a woman's hijab. The case has been marked to senior officials. Read the full details.
Massive Illegal Mining Uncovered in Bhilwara Aravallis
A drone survey reveals systematic illegal mining across 64 hectares near Bhilwara, with 57 lakh tonnes of stone extracted beyond legal limits. Potential penalty nears Rs 256 crore. Read the shocking details.
Nick Reiner's Court Hearing Postponed, Alan Jackson to Defend
Nick Reiner, son of slain Hollywood couple, misses court date as he is not medically cleared. His defence will be led by famed attorney Alan Jackson. Read the latest updates.
Patiala Varsity Whistleblower Seeks Probe in Rs 14-Cr Scam
A whistleblower at Punjabi University, Patiala, demands an independent investigation into a Rs 14 crore fake salary scam, alleging a cover-up. Read the full story.
10-Year Jail for Rapist in Jhansi, Accused of Killing Lawyer
Jhansi POCSO court sentences Sachin Dasariya to 10 years imprisonment for abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl. The convict, also accused of murdering his defence lawyer, was fined Rs 65,000.
Legal Notice to Aditya Dhar, Sanjay Dutt Over 'Dhurandhar'
A Gujarat HC lawyer accuses 'Dhurandhar' makers of defaming Baloch community, demands apology & removal of dialogues. Legal action threatened in 15 days.
SC PIL Filed Against Defamation of Justice Swaminathan
A BJP lawyer has approached the Supreme Court via a PIL against defamatory media reports and social media posts targeting Justice Swaminathan. Read the full details of the case.
Chandigarh HC Upholds FIR Against Lawyer Impersonating Magistrate
Chandigarh High Court dismisses a lawyer's plea to quash an FIR against him for allegedly posing as a magistrate at a traffic checkpoint. The court directs the police to conduct a fair investigation.
Surat: Duo held for Rs 20 lakh extortion from trader
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
Kim Kardashian on Why She Shared Her Bar Exam Failure
Reality star Kim Kardashian opens up about her decision to publicly reveal failing the California Bar Exam, her journey to become a lawyer, and turning failure into motivation. Read her inspiring story.
Swaraj Kaushal, ex-Mizoram Governor and lawyer, dies at 73
Former Mizoram Governor Swaraj Kaushal, husband of Sushma Swaraj, passed away at 73. A key figure in the Mizoram Peace Accord, he was India's youngest Governor. PM Modi leads tributes.
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