Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Police Officers in Riot Case, Directs Complaint Against BJP Leader to MP/MLA Court
Delhi Court directs FIR against cops for alleged brutality during 2020 riots; directs complaint against BJP's Kapil Mishra to MP/MLA court over charges of communal violence.
Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Common Intention’ Standard in Criminal Cases, Emphasizes Need for Pre-planned Action
Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code sees common intention established, not through mere presence or mere participation, but tangible proof must be brought to prove certainly of overt acts in furtherance of such common intent on the part of the accused. From
Jet Airways Crash Lands into Liquidation
Introduction After 5 long years of Trials and Tribulations, Jet Airways (India) Limited, once a leading airline, has crash landed into Liquidation. The Hon’ble Supreme Court Of India, on 7 November, 2024, by invoking its power under Article 142 of the Constitution, directed
Supreme Court Reconsiders Mandatory Legal Practice Rule for Civil Judge Appointments
The Supreme Court has awakened from the slumber of its 2002 judgment on judicial appointments and is now contemplating a restoration of the mandatory law practice requirement for civil judges against the backdrop of growing worries about inexperienced judges in the lower courts.
Madras High Court Quashes Case Against Accused Over Alleged Provocative Remarks
The Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case against an accused for making statements against the former Tamil Nadu Finance Minister, ruling that while the remarks were reprehensible, they did not constitute an offence under Sections 504 and 505(2) IPC. Justice N.
File affidavit on the status of the website: Bombay HC to Maharashtra Government
It also prayed that awareness must be created regarding the existence of such PCAs
Supreme Court: Child’s legitimacy determines paternity, valid marriage ensures legitimacy.
The court rejected the argument that legitimacy and paternity were various deadlines requiring an independent decision. He believed that legitimacy and paternity were connected according to their nature, because the legitimacy of the child directly determined paternity.
State’s duty to provide place for last rites to all religious communities: Justice SC Sharma
he state is obligated to provide burial spaces for all communities, it is not required to concede to every claim for a specific burial location
Supreme Court Resolves Burial Dispute in Chhattisgarh with Split Verdict
Supreme Court settles burial dispute of a Christian pastor in Chhattisgarh. Split verdict emphasizes rights, secularism, and designated burial grounds.
Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, ensuring equality in marriage, inheritance, adoption.
Uttarakhand has become the second state after Goa to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which sets a single framework for marriage, divorce, property, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The code aims to ensure equality between communities and promote gender equality and