Punjab And Haryana High Court Expands MTP Act for Divorcing Women
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that even women awaiting divorce can have abortions, even beyond the usual time limit. This decision challenges the traditional rules and shifts further control to women over their bodies.
Take Action on RTI Implementation at Gram Panchayat Level: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed Haryana’s Secretary, Rural Development Department, Haryana and the Director and Special Secretary of the Rural Development Department to state steps taken for implementation of the Right to Information Act (RTI) at the Gram Panchayat level.
Interim Relief Granted to AAP MP Sanjay Singh in the protest Case of 2001
It was also stressed that the criminal revision is maintainable before the HC, even if the applicant is not in confinement.
Sexual Assault In Badlapur School: Bombay High Court Says Police “Did Not Play Its Role” And Is “Appalled” At “Lapses” In The Investigation
The Bombay High Court expressed concern on Thursday during a suo motu PIL hearing regarding the alleged sexual assault of two kindergarten girls in a school at Badlapur, Thane. The court also pointed out that Badlapur Police,"did not play its role the way
Karnataka High Court Quashes Husband’s Complaint of Black Magic Against Wife
In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court quashed a husband’s complaint against his wife, which alleged that she intended to murder him and his mother through black magic. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, presiding over a single judge bench, ruled in favor of the
Bombay High Court Dismisses “Frivolous” PIL Seeking Anti-Crime Unit and Religious Commissions, Imposes ₹10,000 Fine
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Crimeophobia, a criminology firm, labeling it as “frivolous” and imposing a cost of ₹10,000 on the petitioner. The PIL, filed by criminologist Snehil Dhall, sought the creation of an “Anti-Organized Crime
Madras HC Sets New Guidelines for Plea Bargaining, Excludes Only Gender-Based Offences
The Madras High Court has clearly mentioned that plea bargaining cannot be ruled out for all the offences against women but only for those which are gender based. The court has also given trial courts direction to follow in the determination of fairness.
Decide Plea against online illegal selling sale of Hookahs: Delhi HC to Center
On Tuesday, the Delhi HC directed the Center to treat a PIL, seeking immediate action against the online sale of hookahs on e-commerce platforms as a representative.
Kerala HC- Smell Alone of Ganja Solely Is Not Sufficient Evidence To Accuse.
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas highlighted the potential misuse of the NDPS act. Continuously, Kerala HC recently dismissed criminal proceedings started against a man accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act ( NDPS Act), On Jan 3, 2023, accused Ibnu Shijil alleged
Petition To Declare Caste System Unconstitutional Rejected By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that aimed to declare the caste system Unconstitutional. The petition was submitted by the Petitioner-In-Person under Article 32 of the Constitution, alleging that the caste system violates fundamental rights.
