Upholding Legal Integrity: Chief Justice of India Advocates for Non-partisan Legal Discourse
Introduction: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud delivered a stirring address at the centenary celebration of the High Court Bar Association of Nagpur, emphasizing the paramount importance of lawyers prioritizing the court and the Indian Constitution over personal political beliefs. Expressing concern
Petition Filed with Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeking to Halt Cricket Matches at Mullanpur Stadium
A PIL petition was filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court whereby it was sought to restrain the conduct of the cricket matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur , Mohali Nikhil Thamman a final year sudent at
Delhi High Court’s Stance on Fake Currency Offences: A Firm Approach for National Security
Introduction: In a recent case before the Delhi High Court, a bail application was filed under Sections 439 and 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, concerning offences related to counterfeit currency under Sections 489-B, 489-C, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code,
Allahabad High Court Upholds Interfaith Couple’s Rights, Quashes FIR filed against illegal Conversion
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a case involving an interfaith marriage, where an FIR was filed against the couple under Sections 379, 120-B, and 366 of the IPC & Section 3/5 (1) of the U.P. Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act,
Delhi High Court Grants Compensation and Rehabilitation to Acid Attack Victims
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the plight of two acid attack victims, directing the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to provide them with significant compensation and explore employment opportunities for their rehabilitation. The court’s decision also involved
Madras High Court Questions Police for Registering Case Against School Due to Students’ Presence at PM Modi’s Roadshow
On Thursday, the Madras HC questioned the Coimbatore police action whereby a criminal case was registered against the management of a school for the fact that merely the students were standing in the school uniform at the roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Kerala HC to examine measures to enable access to wheelchair users inside temples
Recently, the Kerala High Court observed to examine the “feasibility of permitting persons who need to use wheelchairs to reach the sanctum sanctorum of temples so that they can get a proper darshan of the deity.” The division bench of Justices Anil K
Delhi High Court Declines PIL Seeking Removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister Amidst Arrest
The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case, from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi. The court
Judge in Rajasthan booked for 354 IPC after asking gang-rape survivor to show injuries
An FIR has been lodged against a judicial magistrate who has been alleged of asking a Dalit gang rape survivor to strip herself in the court in order to show injuries. Justice Ravindra Kumar, who is a Hindaun city judicial magistrate has been
“Criticism of court may not be actionable, but obstructing the functioning of the court is serious contempt” Chhattisgarh High Court
Recently, the Chhattisgarh High Court observed that fair criticism, even if strong, is not actionable. However, attributing improper motives and obstructing the functioning of the court is a serious contempt for which notice will be taken. “While fair and temperate criticism of the
