LAW REPORTS INDIA

WITNESS EXAMINATION THROUGH VIDEO CONFRENCING

NNLRJ INDIA — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:55:18 +0000

Once the victim is rehabilitated, it is not in her interest to recall her to the court of law for any purpose including evidence, as she is compelled to relive the trauma and indignity. Therefore, it would be better to take into consideration the statement given by her before repatriation and act accordingly. If, however, …

Constiuent Assembly debate on Trafficking in Persons in India.

NNLRJ INDIA — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:09:04 +0000

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Bengal: General): The point that I want to make is this, that, while I have no objection to the redrafting of sub-clause (a) and (b) in order that they may run in a compact manner, I have a certain amount of doubt as to whether the dropping of the Explanation is …

Rehabilitation of Women in Prostitution – A time for Action

NNLRJ INDIA — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:38:25 +0000

The Supreme Court has issued notice to all States and Union of India on the issue of Rehabilitation. This is the right time we thought seriously about rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking. We don’t need to think about ifs and buts- it is time for action. Ravi Kant , Advocate Supreme Court of India …

HONOUR CRIMES AND THE LAW

NNLRJ INDIA — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:37:07 +0000

RAVI KANT, ADVOCATE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA & PRESIDENT SHAKTI VAHINI All forms of gender based violence, “crimes of honour” deprive women of the right to life, liberty and security of person, the right to be free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, right to equality in the family and the …

HONOUR KILLINGS : THE NEED FOR NEW LEGISLATION

NNLRJ INDIA — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:48:10 +0000

Ravi Kant , Advocate Supreme Court of India In the recent times in Haryana Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh there has been a spate of such killings and the trend is continuously on the increase. Increasingly the trend is being reported from across the country That this trend is continuously on the rise and the …

SHOULD DINAKARAN BE PROVIDED A CHANCE TO DEFEND HIMSELF

NNLRJ INDIA — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:38:02 +0000

In my earlier Blog writing when the Dinakaran episode first came to light I had written that the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and the Senior Advocates of the Supreme Court should bring to the notice of the Public at large the specific allegations against Justice Dinakaran. Till today what we have herad is that Justice …

SAFETY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS-TRY GOVT OFFICIALS FOR CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE

NNLRJ INDIA — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:33:15 +0000

Ravi Kant , Advocate Supreme Court of India Just a few days ago five school girls died in a stampede in a Government school in Delhi. The reason may be a matter of discussion and investigation but it is very important that the basic minimum standards for safety need to be ensured in all schools …

RECENT CHANGES IN THE LEGAL PROCESS IN INDIA

NNLRJ INDIA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:25:41 +0000

The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 has been amended for reforms in the Criminal Justice System. The Bill received the presidential assent on 08.01.2009. Many of the Provision go in to strengthen the SAARC PROTOCOL and is a welcome step by the Government of India. One of the Key work of the National Network of …

VICTIM COMPENSATION IN INDIA

NNLRJ INDIA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:20:08 +0000

Victims of any crime and of human rights violations (regardless of their legal status) have a right to be compensated for the losses sustained due to the crime committed on her/him. Compensation can be sought through criminal, civil or administrative procedures, and can be awarded for material (including unpaid wages and medical expenses) and non-material …

Lawyers Challenge Arbitrary Action of UP Govt

NNLRJ INDIA — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:52:24 +0000

Lawyers take Maya statues to court New Delhi: The Mayawati government’s gigantic project to glorify her as the greatest ever dalit leader by installing her statues in prime cities of Uttar Pradesh is coming under the Supreme Court’s hammer. Concerned at the gross wastage of public money, two lawyers on Thursday moved Supreme Court, seeking …