Supreme Court Warns Against Criminalizing Consensual Relationships Through Rape Laws
Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws in consensual relationships, points to the complexity of intimate partnerships and the legal interpretations of consent and commitment.
Mumbai Consumer Forum Directs Flipkart to Refund and Compensate Customer for Rejecting Product Return
Mumbai Consumer Forum orders Flipkart to refund and compensate customer over refusal of return of product, stirring responsibility of e-commerce platforms on consumer rights and product quality.
Rajasthan HC Quashes SC/ST Case Against Shilpa Shetty, Says Context and Intent Crucial in Such Cases
Rajasthan High Court acquitted SC/ST case against Shilpa Shetty over the alleged use of the word 'Bhangi' with a prudent observation that intent and context are paramount for identifying offensive speech.
Delhi High Court Mandates Comprehensive Arrest Memo Reforms to Protect Accused’s Rights
Delhi High Court directs police to revise arrest memos to explicitly state the reasons for arrest to protect the rights of an accused and observe procedural transparency.
Punjab & Haryana HC Overturns Family Court Order, Says Past Employment No Ground to Deny Maintenance
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that past employment cannot justify denying maintenance to a wife, emphasizing courts must consider present financial circumstances over historical employment status.
AG Venkataramani Envisions India as Global Arbitration Hub, Announces White Paper Initiative
Attorney General R Venkataramani announces India's push towards global arbitration leadership with plans for a white paper, emphasizes advantages of institutional arbitration over ad-hoc proceedings.
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Businessman in Money Laundering Case Involving AAP Leader Amanatullah Khan
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a Dubai-based businessman, accused in a money laundering case related to AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, citing delays in trial proceedings.
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Hate Speech Guidelines, Citing Existing Petitions
The Supreme Court quashes a PIL demanding guidelines to put an end to hate speech, citing the existing engagement of the issue by the apex court through pending petitions.
Supreme Court Questions Limited Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Parents
While the Supreme Court has asked the government to give valid reasons for discriminatory maternity benefits to the adoptive parents, the behind-the-scene rationale is not found satisfactory as it should treat all parents equally.
Allahabad HC Upholds Acquittal Of 6, Holds Prosecution Must Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Allahabad HC upholds the acquittal, reiterating that the prosecution has to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and not merely a probability of guilt. Emphasizes rigorous judicial scrutiny in criminal trials.
