Bar Council of India’s new rules violate Article 19: Petition in Kerala High Court
In the case of Rajesh Vijayan v. Bar Council of India, the petitioner, a member of the Kerala Bar Council, sought a declaration from the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala that the recently incorporated Sections V and V-A of chapter II of part
B.A.L.L.B(Honours in Adjudication and Justicing): A Bench dedicated course in MNLU
The course would prepare and train students who have a vision to join the judicial services. It aims at training judiciary aspirants while pursuing legal education. Its curriculum focuses on pluralism, social integration, and socio-culture structure of the state.
498A IPC Case: “Her Behaviour Does Not Appear To Be Normal In First Blush”: Delhi High Court.
The Delhi High Court has granted interim custody of a woman to her father after observing that her behavior appears abnormal and has suffered partial loss of memory and speech after allegedly being mentally and physically tortured by her husband and in-laws.
A Juvenile Rape Accused Cannot Enjoy Protection of Juvenile Justice Act: Madhya Pradesh HC Bench at Indore
Stressing upon Nirbhaya Rape Case(Mukesh Singh v NCT of Delhi), Single-judge Justice Subodh Abhyankar mourned upon serious offences like rape being committed by juveniles. Although, certain changes have been made in law since 2015 but children below 16 are still treated as juveniles
Madras HC refused to quash deportation order of Srilankan Tamil
The court while hearing found that Bhaskaran is no longer a refugee in India, as he already left the camp in 2010 “ on verification of the available records, it is learnt that he had been in a refugee camp, however, he has
Senior Citizen Has Right To Live In His Own House Under Article 21: Calcutta HC
Emphasizing upon Article 21 and Article 226, Justice Rajasekhar Mantha remarked, “Given the fact that the petitioner no.1 is a senior citizen and is entitled under Article 21 of the Constitution of India to live in peace in his own house, this Court
It is surprising that IO has not made victim a charge sheet witness:High Court of Jharkhand
The victim’s statement was recorded under Section 164 CrPC but she was not made a charge sheet witness. She was also not produced before the court as court witness despite various letters sent to the Superintendent of Police, Sahebganj DIG, Dumka and DGP,
Dalit Rape Survivor beaten up by Police: Madhya Pradesh HC orders CBI Probe
Prima facie, the prosecutrix was allegedly beaten up by both lady police and male officer. The prosecutrix also alleges that she was threatened to depose before the Magistrate following their wishes or else “she would be beaten even if she dies”.
Traditional presents given to the bride or the bridegroom by friends, family, and relatives are not dowry- Calcutta HC.
The Calcutta High Court in the case of Netai Ghosh v. State of West Bengal has ruled that voluntary gifts given by relatives and friends before or after the wedding to the bride or the bridegroom and which are not given as a