Section 37 of NDPS Act, does not fetter grant of bail, if undue delay of trial: Delhi HC
Issue:- The court was deciding the grant of bail to 2 persons who were caught with 12 kg of cannabis each. Analysis:– It was observed by the Delhi HC that, as per section 37 of the NDPS act, there are stringent tests for
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra government to consider 26/11 terror attack victim’s plea for housing under EWS quota
Recently, the Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to consider the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victim, Devika Rotawan’s plea for housing under the EWS (economically weaker section) scheme. A division bench of Justices GS Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwala told the government to
state paying compensation for land acquisitions is not doing charity, says the Supreme Court
The state does not constitute charity, according to the Supreme Court, when it compensates citizens who are entitled to it when the government purchases their land. The court stressed that a citizen’s right to property under Article 300-A of the Constitution remains unalienable
Supreme Court to Address Alleged Discrimination Against Specially-Abled Passengers at Airports
Introduction: Arushi Singh, a specially-abled woman, has taken her grievance of alleged humiliation at Kolkata airport to the Supreme Court. Singh, a law graduate, recounts an incident where she was repeatedly asked to stand during security screening despite her disability. The insensitivity displayed
Delhi High Court Upholds Delhi Medical Council’s Mandate on Doctor Registration: Legal Implications Explored
Introduction: The recent decision by the Delhi High Court regarding the mandate issued by the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has sparked discussions on the regulatory framework governing medical practitioners in the national capital. In the case of Dr. Namit Gupta v Delhi Medical
Cant differentiate between permanent and contractual employees on the issue of maternity benefits: Calcutta HC
Issue: A plea was filed by the petitioner who had been appointed as the executive intern at the RBI. The period of the same was for 3 three years from 2011. She had challenged the failure on the part of the bank to
The pension to retired district court judges of Rs.19k-20k is not just: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently raised its concerns over the meagre pension of 19k-20k being paid to the retired district court judges and asked the Centre to find a “just solution.” As per the Liv Law report, A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud,
The response of ED to AAP leader Sanjay Singh has been sought by the SC
On Monday, the SC had sought the response from the Enforcement Directorate’s response to Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh. The bench comprised of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dutta had issued notice in the special leave petition that was filed by Sanjay
Tripura High Court Transfers Civil Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment, Launches Probe into Survivor’s Allegation
The Tripura High Court has transferred Biswatosh Dhar, a Kamalpur civil judge accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor, to his chambers. The accused judicial officer will be kept on compulsory waiting for future postings. A three-member panel, led by Dhalai District and
Supreme Court’s Examination of Google PIN in Bail Orders: A Privacy Concern
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has recently issued notice to Google India Private Limited concerning the utilization of Google PIN in the context of bail conditions requiring accused individuals to share their live mobile location with investigating officers. The Court’s inquiry stems
