Punjab and Haryana HC’s dismissed an application by women seeking to be made a party with their LR’s
The bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma emphasized that marital unions are not subject to succession, and therefore there is no need to replace a deceased party with their legal representatives. The husband sought a divorce in Gurgaon in 2011.
Supreme Court stayed the central government’s decision to omit Rule 170
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court stayed a Ministry of Ayush notification omitting Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, which prohibits misleading advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs. A Bench of Justice Hima Kohli said the notification went against its
Supreme Court to Address Alimony Entitlement in Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The question of whether alimony can be awarded in cases where a marriage is declared void under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 will be decided by the Supreme Court. The case was referred to a larger bench because
Delhi High Court Urges Government to Address Legal Gap in Sexual Offense Laws
The Delhi High Court urged the Central government to address the lack of provisions for punishing non-consensual sodomy in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court emphasized the need to fill this legal gap, stating that non-consensual sexual acts must be punishable, and
Allahabad High Court Strikes Down Restrictions on Agricultural Land Transfers in Noida Flood Plains
In a much acclaimed judicial verdict, Allahabad High Court has struck down restrictions on transfer of agricultural land in Noida flood prone zones as unconstitutional. This ruling upholds ownership of property and also condemns authorities for handling of unlawful issues of construction business.
Supreme Court to Decide on Alimony in Cases of Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The Supreme Court of India is set to resolve whether alimony under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) can be granted in cases where a marriage has been declared void. This question arises from a series of conflicting
NGT Forms Committee to Combat Pollution in Dal Lake
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to address pollution in Srinagar’s Dal Lake. The committee will ascertain pollution sources, identify responsible parties, and take appropriate remedial and punitive action. The committee will also prepare environmental management guidelines for houseboats.
Supreme Court Directs PVR INOX to CESTAT in ₹17 Crore Service Tax Dispute
Supreme Court affirms jurisdiction of CESTAT on PVR INOX service tax case. The court also reminds the parties that appeals ought to be made upon exhaustion of the administrative regime with the court then pointing out the significance of specialized tribunals dealing with
Delhi High Court Directs Chief Secretary To Address BJP’s Allegations Regarding Selective CCTV Installation By AAP Government
The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi Chief Secretary to investigate and render a decision regarding the accusations made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was placing CCTV cameras in areas under the jurisdiction of governing party
Karnataka HC demands an actual figure of expenditure expenses by the wife for the claiming – on the plea seeking 6 lakhs as monthly interim maintenance
The single-judge bench of Justice Lalitha Kanneganti was surprised after an estranged wife filed an application seeking 6,16,300 per month as an interim maintenance amount from her husband said does anybody spend this much who is a single lady for herself without having
