Delhi High Court Grants Bail in Controversial Rape Case: Examining Legal Nuances
Introduction: The recent decision by the Delhi High Court granting bail to a man accused of raping a woman under the pretext of marriage has stirred significant debate and analysis. The case, which involved intricate details of the relationship between the accused and
Manual scavenging, Shame on Humanity: Karnataka HC
Issue:- On Wednesday, a Suo moto cognizance was taken up by the Karnataka High Court of a Big Picture Article that was published by the New Indian Express on 25th December 2023. Observation:- The court observed that the story was disturbing and shocks
Wife is entitled to divorce on grounds of cruelty if subjected to sexual perversion without consent: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently held that a wife is entitled to divorce if subjected to sexual perversions against her will amounting to physical as well as mental cruelty. The division bench of justices Amit Rawal and CS Sudha observed “Perceptions of people
Supreme Court hears plea by Transgender Teacher Unlawfully dismissed from work in UP and Gujarat
Issue: Transgender Teacher Files Supreme Court Petition to Address Alleged Unlawful Dismissal in UP and Gujarat. Facts of the Case: In her appeal to the Supreme Court, a transgender educator claims that her gender identification led to the loss of her employment in
Minor’s plea to terminate 34 weeks pregnancy from incestuous relationship with brother rejected: Kerala HC
Issue:- It was requested in the plea that allowing the pregnancy could have cataclysmic consequences on the mental and physical health of the girl. Analysis:- To this, the court sought an expert opinion. As per the initial recommendation of the medical review board,
Adani Group Allegations Investigated; Expert Committee Finds No SEBI Breach
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on allegations of fraud against the Adani Group of companies stemming from a Hindenburg Research report. The case involves allegations that Adani inflated its share prices, leading to a $100 billion drop in the
Unqualified Medical Practitioners: A Hazard to Rural Health
Introduction The Karnataka High Court recently addressed a critical concern plaguing rural healthcare: unqualified individuals providing medical services. In a case involving a paramedical practitioner seeking clinic registration, the Court’s dismissal shed light on the dangers posed by those without proper medical qualifications.
Bombay HC directs police officers to seek permission from the magistrates to investigate non-cognizable offences
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court recently directed the director general of police (DGP) to issue a circular directing the investigating agencies to seek permission from the jurisdictional magistrates to investigate non-cognizable offences in appropriate cases. “Considering the ambiguous status, I deem
Empowering Women in Family Pension Matters: In circumstances of marital disagreement, children may be nominated for pension benefits rather than the spouse
Issue: Recently, the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, were amended significantly by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW). This change gives female employees the power to designate their children for family pensions, taking precedence over their husbands in cases of
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Case Against In-laws, Highlights Misuse of Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Conflicts
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court threw out a criminal case that a woman had brought against her in-laws, ruling that legal actions cannot be used improperly to settle marital disputes. The court emphasised that carrying on with these proceedings would be a
