SC Questioned ED’s Arrest Policy Under PMLA In Kejriwal Plea
Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest policy as it has so far arrested only 513 people under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) out of 1,142 prosecution complaints filed in various courts.
Rajasthan HC Orders On Accuse Can Refuse To Give Blood Sample For DNA Profiling In Rape Case
court noted that even after the court issued an order to that effect, the accused had the option to refuse to donate his blood and to issue a statement of such refusal. Furthermore, it was established that such a choice would trigger legal
Kerala HC Decriminalise: The Attempt Of Suicide Is No Longer An Offence Due To Enactment Of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
The court noted that under the Mental Healthcare Act (MH Act) of 2017, attempting suicide is largely not an offense, presuming severe stress unless proven otherwise.
Gauhati High Court: Forcible Sex in Marriage Not Rape Under IPC Exception
Single Judge Malasri Nandi observed that non-consensual intercourse between a man and his wife, if she is above 15 years, does not amount to rape. if it is violent, cannot be considered rape. The prosecution failed to prove the accused/appellant beyond reasonable doubt.
Vulnerable Witnesses Must Be Protected From Unnecessary Re-Traumatisation In Sensitive Cases: Delhi High Court
Justice Amit Mahajan of the Delhi High Court emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable witnesses, particularly in sensitive cases under the POCSO Act.
Karnataka HC refuses to stay defamation case against BJP leader calling “half Pakistani” to state health minister
Judge Orally told MLA's counsel about the statement you made and you cannot dub any particular community in that way
The Supreme Court Collegium recently modified its recommendations for appointing Chief Justices to four High Courts.
Justices Indra Prasanna Mukerji, Suresh Kumar Kait, GS Sandhawalia and Tashi Rabstan have been recommended as Chief Justices of the High Courts of Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. These changes supersede the Collegia's earlier recommendation of 11
Gauhati High Court Presses Assam Government to Finalize Child Protection Policy, Highlights Juvenile Justice Board Challenge
The court observed, “We hope that in the absence of a State Child Protection Policy and State Rules, the State would inform all stakeholders that until the State formulates a State Child Protection Policy and Rules, all stakeholders must follow the draft of
“Lawyer Shortage Causes Delay in Over 66 Lakh District Court Cases”
There are 59,61,088 pending cases in the High Courts, of which more than 76,000 are more than 30 years old. Of the total pending cases, 1,07,972 cases are bailable.
Bombay HC Highlights The Negative Impact Of Increasing Unauthorized Construction Projects On Public Infrastructure.
The Bombay High Court has recently denied anticipatory bail to a man, highlighting the negative impact of increasing unauthorized construction projects on public infrastructure.
