Supreme Court Stresses Concrete Evidence Requirement for Section 149 Cases, Emphasizing Common Object Proof
The Supreme Court emphasised the significance of concrete evidence in cases involving Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the vicarious liability of members of an unlawful assembly, to establish a common object. The Supreme Court is currently hearing an
“If the woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy, her decision must be respected.” Justice BV Nagarathna
Recently, Justice BV Nagarathna observed that if a pregnant woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy then primacy must be given to her decision. “If despite the said counselling, a pregnant woman is, as in the instant case, determined to terminate the pregnancy,
‘If Convict’s Lawyer Was Absent, HC ought to have Appointed A Lawyer For Him,’ Says Supreme Court in Criticising HC Decision on Criminal Appeal lacking Hearing
Issue – The Supreme Court recently reversed a contentious conviction by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a triple murder case that had generated concerns about procedural flaws and a violation of fundamental standards. The case, stretching from 1987 to 2011, had seen
“Family planning is the obligation of every citizen in the interest of the society and the country”: SC
On 9th October, through an order, the Supreme Court allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, had highlighted the role as well as the importance of the concept of family planning. On 11th October, during
The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill
Facts:– The case deals with the issue of whether the Finance Act of 2017 which had brought amendments to the Finance Act of 1994 can be considered denoted as money as per article 110 of the constitution. As well as it had to
Balancing Women’s Autonomy and Unborn Child’s Rights: A Complex Decision by the Supreme Court
On October 12 2023 there was a ruling, by the Supreme Court of India that dealt with the issue of finding a balance between a womans independence and the rights of an unborn child. This particular case involved a woman who was in
Allahabad High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Recognition of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque Site as Krishna Janam Bhoomi
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea that sought to recognize the Shahi Idgah Mosque site in Mathura as Krishna Janam Bhoomi. The decision came after a bench consisting of Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker
Muslim Men Beaten During Flogging Incident Pleaded For Compensation in Gujrat HC
Five Muslim males who were beaten up by police during a flogging incident in October of last year have requested compensation, according to four Gujarati police officers who have petitioned the Gujarat High Court in Gujarat, India. The State Police has received service
SC MoU with IIT Madras for collaboration on the use of AI in access to Justice.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the supreme court with IIT Madras, for collaborating on the usage of artificial intelligence and other technologies for the transcription, summarizing pages, translation tools, and streaming platforms for the court trials. A press release was
“The High Court judges are suited to understand local issues” Supreme Court on intervention plea regarding captive elephants in Kerala
Recently, the Supreme Court bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, observed that high courts are best suited to understand the local issues due to their better knowledge of the particular area. “We don’t know the ramifications of an order we may pass. The
