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Conflict of interest: Can UP govt advocates represent pvt individuals against state, queries HC

Conflict of interest: Can UP govt advocates represent pvt individuals against state, queries HC

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify a critical legal boundary: can lawyers paid by the state to defend it, also represent private citizens in lawsuits filed against the government? For representation only (HT File Photo) Justice Saurabh Lavania raised the question on May 8 during the hearing of a contempt petition. The court sought a definitive response from the state’s Legal Remembrancer (LR) —the state’s top legal advisory officer—on whether additional government advocates or standing counsel who receive a retainership from the state are permitted to institute proceedings against government authorities or their officers. The issue surfaced while hearing a case moved by Ashok Kumar Singh and 28 other persons. The group alleged that government officials committed “wilful disobedience” regarding a court order issued in 2025. During the proceedings, the court observed that the advocate representing the petitioners, Sudhir Kumar Mishra, is currently serving as an AGA. This dual role—acting as a state prosecutor while simultaneously representing private parties against the state—prompted the bench to …

Kasthuri Shankar explains why Vijay’s TVK was not allowed to form government by TN governor: ‘Did not represent…’

Kasthuri Shankar explains why Vijay’s TVK was not allowed to form government by TN governor: ‘Did not represent…’

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The celebrations of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party beating opponents in the Tamil Nadu elections were shortlived as the TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar informed them that they don’t have majority despite winning 107 seats. Amid calls from the Tamil film industry to allow Vijay to form the government or prove himself in a floor test in the assembly, actor Kasthuri Shankar, a member of the the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) explains why Vijay is facing issues. (Also Read: Khushbu Sundar, Kamal Haasan, Vishal stand with Vijay’s TVK as TN governor says ‘majority not established’) Kasthuri Shankar says Vijay should’ve pitched TVK as the single-largest party to the governor rather than a coalition. Kasthuri Shankar on why Vijay’s TVK wasn’t allowed to form government Kasthuri spoke to ANI and congratulated Vijay for the ‘resounding mandate’ the people of TN have given him. She then explained that the actor-debut politician is facing issues with the governor as he did not present himself as a single party, and rather a coalition with Congress. She said, …

Delhi HC appoints amicus to represent AAP leaders

Delhi HC appoints amicus to represent AAP leaders

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Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma on Tuesday said she would appoint three senior advocates as amicus curiae on Friday to represent former CM Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia and AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI’s) appeal against their discharge in the excise policy case, following the trio’s decision to boycott proceedings. An amicus curiae is a lawyer or expert appointed by a court to assist it in a case. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) An amicus curiae is a lawyer or expert appointed by a court to assist it in a case. This was after the court noted that Kejriwal , Sisodia, and Pathak chose not appear. “Three (Kejriwal, Sisodia and Pathak) are not appearing? I will appoint a senior in this case as amicus for 8 (Sisodia), 18 (Kejriwal) and 19 (Pathak). I will appoint, and thus I think it will be appropriate that I hear the argument of CBI once I appoint an amicus. Now we will list the case on Friday,” the judge said. On February …

Femina Miss India 1st runner up Rajnandini Pawar: My goal is to represent India internationally

Femina Miss India 1st runner up Rajnandini Pawar: My goal is to represent India internationally

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The representative from Maharashtra, Rajnandini Pawar, emerged as the first runner up at the recently concluded KIIT Bhubaneswar presents the 61st Femina Miss India. For Rajnandini Pawar the feeling has still not sunk in that she holds the title of Femina Miss India first runner up. “It will still take time for me to realise the magnitude of what I’ve just experienced. I’ve been wanting to do this all my life and now that I am on this stage and I am a part of a legacy. So, it feels surreal,” she says. Femina Miss India 1st runner up Rajnandini Pawar Having been performing on stage since she was three-years-old, stage is where the 22-year-old Rajnandini feels “the most alive”. “Every experience ever since has somehow aligned with this platform. I’ve tried my best to understand what it takes to have India across my heart and I’ve put in every effort and tried not to leave any stone unturned. My goal is to be able to represent India internationally and somewhere down-the-line, I hope I …

Happy to represent older women on-screen: Meryl Streep

Happy to represent older women on-screen: Meryl Streep

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Los Angeles, Hollywood star Meryl Streep says she is happy to represent older women in leading roles ahead of the release of her upcoming film “The Devil Wears Prada 2”. Happy to represent older women on-screen: Meryl Streep The 20th Century Studios film is a sequel to the 2006 hit film “The Devil Wears Prada” and will also feature Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, who are set to reprise their roles. Streep, known for her acclaimed performances in several projects across the years, including “Kramer vs Kramer” and “Out of Africa”, said women over 50 “disappear into the woodwork”. “I do think that there’s something in this one that’s unusual, because you don’t see many 70-, almost 77-year-old women playing parts like this in any movie or under any circumstance…So I’m happy to represent, you know,” she said in a video The Associated Press shared on Instagram on Wednesday. “Often women over 50, I’d say, disappear into the woodwork…Their interests and opinions are less valued in our culture, so it’s fun to see this person …

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at inauguration of Myanmar president| India News

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at inauguration of Myanmar president| India News

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India will be represented at the inauguration of the new Myanmar President, Min Aung Hlaing, by minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who will meet leaders in Nay Pyi Taw to take forward bilateral engagements in trade and development assistance. FILE PHOTO: Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, March 27, 2021. He retired last month to contest the presidential election (REUTERS) Singh will be in Myanmar on April 8-11 to attend the inauguration ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Singh, who is visiting at the invitation of the government of Myanmar, is expected to meet with government officials in Nay Pyi Taw. He will also participate in bilateral engagements related to trade, economic, and developmental assistance initiatives, and interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Yangon, the ministry said. The Indian government has so far refrained from commenting on the recent elections in Myanmar or the formation of …

Sharad Pawar to represent Opposition in lone Rajya Sabha seat in Maharashtra| India News

Sharad Pawar to represent Opposition in lone Rajya Sabha seat in Maharashtra| India News

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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar will represent the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, with the Congress declaring support for him in the March 16 Rajya Sabha polls. Congress extended support to Pawar after a call from the party high command and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. (HT Photo/ Anshuman Poyrekar) Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar said his party had decided to extend support to Pawar after a call from the high command and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, ANI news agency reported. This comes after initial disagreement between the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance constituents regarding the lone winnable Rajya Sabha seat for the Opposition in Maharashtra. Earlier, all three parties – NCP(SP), Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) had previously staked claim to the seat. The Congress had cited their national party status, while Sena (UBT) had said it has the “first right” owing to Maharashtra Assembly numbers. ‘Abiding by ethics’: Cong MLA Wadettiwar Congress’s Wadettiwar said his party had earlier claimed the seat owing to its “national party” status. “There was a strong demand for it,” the Congress leader …

If we play well, we could represent India| By Lalremsiami

If we play well, we could represent India| By Lalremsiami

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Hockey isn’t that popular in Mizoram. When compared to football, no one really knows about the sport. So naturally when I started playing hockey in school, my family didn’t know about the sport. A teacher in school handed me a hockey stick and drafted me into the team. As I started playing, I started falling in love with the sport. I was soon drafted into the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre at the Thenzawl Hockey Academy, which was a major stepping stone. At the academy, our seniors, coaches, and teachers all used to parrot the same thing, “If we play hockey well, we could represent our country; represent India.” That was a big motivating factor for a young Lalremsiami. I wanted to represent my country. International debut and early days At 16, I was drafted into the National Hockey Academy in Delhi and then life changed. I made my senior international debut in 2017 against Belarus and have been a part of the Indian women’s national team since. In the early days, I …

Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bangladesh government in Dhaka on February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.   The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), under the leadership of its chairman, Tarique Rahman, registered a landslide victory in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections. In its statement, the MEA said, “The Hon`ble Speaker`s participation at this important event underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, reaffirming India`s steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind our two nations.” “As neighbours united by a shared history, culture, and mutual respect, India welcomes Bangladesh`s transition to an elected government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, whose vision and values have received an overwhelming mandate of the people,” it added. The members elected in Bangladesh`s 13th National Parliamentary Election are set to take their oath of office on Tuesday, February 17.  The swearing-in ceremony will be administered in the morning by Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin.  Multiple …

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to represent India at Bangladesh government inauguration| India News

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to represent India at Bangladesh government inauguration| India News

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New Delhi: India will be represented at the swearing-in of Bangladesh’s prime minister-designate Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17 by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the external affairs ministry announced on Sunday. India will be represented at the swearing-in of Bangladesh’s prime minister-designate Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17 by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla (ANI) Bangladesh had on Saturday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government, though he will be unable to attend as he is set to receive French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, people familiar with the matter said. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Singh are set to accompany Birla to Dhaka for the inauguration, the people said. This is the first time that a group of foreign leaders has been invited to the inauguration of a new government in Bangladesh, a practice started in South Asia by Modi. Also Read | Tarique Rahman’s ‘Bangladesh first’ response to Delhi-Dhaka ties, firm stance on Sheikh Hasina …