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New BCI Guidelines for Aspiring Advocates’ Enrolment: What You Must Know! Aspiring lawyers, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has just raised the bar for enrolment! Here's the lowdown on the mandatory requirements: - Criminal Background Checks: No clean record? No enrolment. The BCI now mandates a thorough criminal background check for all candidates. - Declare Simultaneous Degrees or Employment: If you were enrolled in another degree or working while studying law, it’s time to disclose it. Full transparency is required! - Attendance Compliance: Skipping classes? Not anymore! Candidates must provide proof of meeting BCI’s attendance norms, backed by biometric or institutional records.- Non-compliant? No Enrolment! - If you don’t meet these standards, you’ll have to wait. No exceptions! This directive follows two key circulars from BCI, issued on September 23 and 24, focusing on dual degree programs, employment disclosures, and stricter surveillance in legal education institutions. - Why Does It Matter? These measures are designed to uphold the integrity of the legal profession and ensure that only qualified, ethical candidates make it to the Bar. - Ready to navigate these changes? DM us for more information. #LegalUpdates #BCIDirectives #AspiringLawyers #CriminalBackgroundCheck #LawEnrolment #FiruzKhanLegalServicesLLP #LegalIntegrity #FutureLawyers #LawProfession

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Understanding the Right to Cross-Examine: A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India clarified that defendants retain the right to cross-examine the plaintiff’s witnesses, even if they fail to file a written statement in ex-parte cases. The decision in Ranjit Singh & Anr. vs. State of Uttarakhand & Ors. upholds the principle of fair justice, ensuring defendants can present their case. - Case Background The case started with an ex-parte order against the defendant for his alleged absence. He claimed he was present, thinking the session was cancelled due to the presiding officer's unavailability. After contesting the order, the trial court dismissed his defence as unfounded, leaving him with no chance to respond, which led to an appeal to the Supreme Court. - Supreme Court Findings The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, identified a crucial error in the trial court's proceedings. Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Augustine George Masih emphasized the defendant's right to a fair hearing, stating: “Even if a defendant does not file a written statement and the suit is ordered to proceed ex-parte against him, the limited defence available to the defendant is not foreclosed.” This pivotal statement ensures that defendants can cross-examine the plaintiff's witnesses to challenge the validity of their claims. - Key Takeaways: 1. Right to Cross-Examine: Defendants can contest evidence against them, thereby ensuring a balanced legal process. 2. Protection Against Unfair Orders: The ruling safeguards against arbitrary decisions, reinforcing the importance of due process in our judicial system. 3. Legal Precedent: This judgment sets a significant precedent that enhances the rights of defendants, ensuring they can contest claims made against them. - The Importance of This Ruling This Supreme Court decision strengthens the legal framework of civil litigation and embodies fairness and justice. It emphasizes that all parties have the right to be heard, highlighting the importance of upholding these rights in the judicial process. For defendants, it reaffirms their rights within the legal system and underscores the need to understand legal procedures in navigating complex laws. - Conclusion The ruling in Ranjit Singh & Anr. vs. State of Uttarakhand & Ors. marks a significant advance for justice in India by affirming the right to cross-examine witnesses in ex-parte situations. The Supreme Court has championed fairness in legal proceedings, and we must continue advocating for the rights that ensure justice for all. Let’s celebrate this momentous ruling and commit to upholding justice and fairness in our legal system! #JusticeForAll #RightToCrossExamine #SupremeCourtRuling

Privacy is a Right, Not a Privilege! Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, defines voyeurism and establishes strict penalties for those who invade personal space. With imprisonment and fines for offenders, this law underscores the importance of consent and dignity. Section 77 – Voyeurism -Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 : Whoever watches, or captures the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would usually have the expectation of not being observed either by the perpetrator or by any other person at the behest of the perpetrator or disseminates such image shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine Want to know more about how this impacts your rights? SWIPE NOW. #BharatiyaNyayaSanhita #PrivacyMatters #LegalAwareness

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Peace begins in the mind. 🧠✌️ This #WorldPeaceDay & #WorldAlzheimersDay, let’s remember that caring for our mental health is the first step toward global harmony. Together, we can build a peaceful world by nurturing healthy minds. 💜🌍 #PeaceBeginsInTheMind #MentalHealthMatters #InternationalDayOfPeace #WorldPeaceDay #AlzheimersDay #WorldAlzheimersDay #FiruzKhanLawFirm #FiruzKhanLegalServicesLLP

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