Madras High Court Criticizes State for Misuse of Preventive Detention Law, Quashes Order in Financial Fraud Case
The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, criticized the State of Tamil Nadu for its indiscriminate use of the preventive detention law under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, commonly known as the Goondas Act. The Bench, comprising Justices SM
Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: The Fight for Dignity
The harrowing recent incident of the rape and murder of the doctor at RG Kar medical college in Kolkata has once again sparked outrage over the pendency of the bill. The protection of women as well as doctors has once again become the
Supreme Court Seeks BCI’s Response on Online Advertisements for Lawyers
The Supreme Court of India, on August 14, 2024, requested the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) response regarding the permissibility of online portals publishing advertisements for advocates. The request arose during a hearing of a petition by JustDial, an online directory service, challenging
Calcutta High Court Criticizes State for Appointing Dr. Sandip Ghosh to New Post Amid Outrage Over Victim-Blaming Allegations
The Calcutta High Court has criticized the State’s decision to reward Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, with a new post hours after he resigned amid allegations that he engaged in victim-blaming of the 31-year-old junior doctor found
Koli fishing community moves to the Bombay HC
The Koli fishing community has moved to the Bombay HC for compensation for the loss caused to them by the Mumbai Trans Harbour link, also known as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Setu. Mari Aai Machimar Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit had filed the petition,
Urgent Measures Needed: Rising Elephant Mortality Linked to Habitat Loss and Disease
A recent report on elephant population estimates from four reserves in the state reveals concerning trends. It shows that young elephants, particularly those under 10 years old, face a high mortality rate of around 40%. This alarming increase in calf deaths is linked
Gram Panchayat bars UP migrant labourers from residing in village: Punjab and Haryana high court seeks for state response
Recently, Punjab and Haryana high court sought state’s response on alleged panchayat resolution barring migrant labourers from UP to reside in a village named Mundho Sangtian. As per the live law report, The court was hearing a PIL filed by Advocate Vaibhav Vats
Kerala High Court Warns Against Overreach in Defamation Cases Against Media, Emphasizes Press Freedom
The Kerala High Court has directed the judicial officers of the district judiciary to exercise caution when considering allegations of defamation against newspapers and media personnel. Justice A. Badharudeen emphasized that unwanted legal prosecutions under Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC would
Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Withdrawal of PIL Challenging Gallantry Awards for Officers Accused of Excessive Force During Farmers’ Agitation
A recent development in the Punjab and Haryana High Court involved a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Haryana Government notification that recommended gallantry awards for six police officers who were stationed at the Shambhu border during the farmers’ agitation. The PIL, filed
Schooling Abroad Won’t Affect Domicile Certificate Eligibility: Gujrat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that time spent by a student in a school abroad cannot be excluded from the mandatory 10-year residential period required for obtaining a domicile certificate in the state. The decision was brought by a petitioner whose application
