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Chandigarh Bar Association Defends Advocate Pankaj Chandgothia Amid Controversial FIR Claims

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Chandigarh, India — The District Bar Association has expressed strong disapproval of a police complaint lodged against local attorney Pankaj Chandgothia. The complaint, filed on July 13, accuses Chandgothia of failing to act on a consumer grievance despite receiving a payment of ₹2.80 lakh. Association members believe the complaint reflects poorly on both the legal community and the principles of justice. They insist that attorneys should be allowed the opportunity to address issues before facing law enforcement scrutiny. The FIR, or First Information Report, claims that Chandgothia did not pursue necessary actions regarding a client’s … Read more

DHS Defends Controversial Courtroom Arrests Amid Class-Action Lawsuit from Immigrant Advocates

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is facing scrutiny after a class-action lawsuit was filed, challenging its practice of arresting immigrants at their court hearings. The lawsuit, lodged in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims that this approach undermines rights afforded to individuals under immigration law and the U.S. Constitution. In response to the lawsuit, Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at Homeland Security, defended the arrests, asserting that they provide a safer environment for law enforcement officers. She noted that immigrants appearing in court undergo security screenings, which makes … Read more

Conflicting Claims: Epstein’s Attorney Defends Trump and Bondi Against Allegations of Withholding Client List

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An attorney for Jeffrey Epstein has made allegations that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and former President Donald Trump are not being forthcoming regarding the list of clients associated with Epstein. This assertion comes amidst ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s network and the individuals linked to it. The controversy intensified following Epstein’s death in 2019 while in federal custody. His past connections with influential figures have prompted calls for transparency, especially concerning his private jet and properties, which have been ground zero for speculation. Epstein was previously convicted of sex offenses, … Read more

Controversy Erupts as Hong Kong’s Security Chief Defends Lawyer Visit Restrictions Amid Legislative Pushback

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HONG KONG — The city’s Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, has emerged to defend proposed regulations that could limit specific lawyers’ access to prisoners, following criticism from lawmakers who deemed the initiative absurd. Tang assured members of a security panel that adequate evidence and intelligence would be presented to justify restricting particular legal representatives from visiting inmates. During a meeting held on Monday, Tang emphasized that any such restrictions would require a magistrate’s approval. He stated that the government would need to substantiate its claims sufficiently to obtain a court warrant for the limitations … Read more