Union Requests Supreme Court To Consider Previous Ruling for Disqualified MP’s Conviction
The Supreme Court in India has ruled that the conviction of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case can be disposed off in terms of the recent judgement passed in the case of BSP MP Afzal Ansari. The matter
Maharashtra Remission Policy and the Gangrape Convicts of Bilkis Bano
Issue: The Bilkis Bano Gangrape Convicts and Maharashtra Remission Policy of 2008. Facts of the Case: The Gujarat government’s decision to pardon eleven prisoners for the horrific gangrape of Bilkis Bano was overturned by the Supreme Court in a recent ruling. The government
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s order directing ECI to hold Pune Lok Sabha bye-elections
Recently, the supreme court stayed the order of the Bombay High Court directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately hold bye-elections for the Pune Lok Sabha seat which has been vacant since the death of MP Girish Bapat on March 29,
Repeatedly Following, Watching, Or Contacting a Child With Sexual Intent is Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Jharkhand HC
Issue:- The ruling has come up after a criminal revision petition that was directed on behalf of the petitioner was made against the order passed by a special POCSO court, that rejected the discharging application of the petitioner-accused. Facts:- The father of the
Parental Equality and Guardianship: Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: The recent ruling by the Punjab & Haryana High Court sheds light on the delicate balance between parental rights and the legal definitions of kidnapping in the context of familial disputes. The court’s decision, in essence, emphasizes the equality of parental guardianship
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Insurer Liability in Driver’s Negligence Case, Orders Compensation Payout
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that an insurance agency is liable to pay compensation for a motor vehicle accident claim for a hired driver’s death, even if the accident is caused by the driver’s negligence. This liability arises once the insurer has
Delhi High Court Sets Timelines for Organ Transplant Approvals: A Timely Intervention
Introduction: The Delhi High Court recently issued a comprehensive judgment addressing the procedural timelines for processing applications, verifying documents, conducting interviews, and deciding on organ and tissue transplantations. This landmark ruling, stemming from the case of Amar Singh Bhatia & Anr v Sir
Bombay High Court devises Action Plan 2024 for district court cases pending for 5 years or more
Issue: In order to resolve issues that have been languishing for five years or more before district courts in Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Dadra, Nagar & Haveli and Daman & Diu, the Bombay High Court on Thursday unveiled an action
Delhi High Court Upholds Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Job Postings and Transfers
The Delhi High Court has emphasised the importance of ensuring that transfers and job postings for persons with disabilities (PWDs) are done in a way that allows them to be posted at their preferred place of posting and may even be exempt from
Madras High Court: Stores Selling Prohibited Tobacco Products Cannot Be Closed Indefinitely
Issue: Shops Selling Prohibited Tobacco Products May Not Be Closed Indefinitely, As Per Madras High Court Order. Facts of the Case: A recent case involving the protracted closure of stores selling tobacco goods that are prohibited was heard by the Madras High Court.
