Judiciary’s Role in India’s New Coalition Government: Balancing Power and Independence
A coalition government has returned to power in India after ten years, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now dependent on its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies to form the government. Narendra Modi continues as Prime Minister, but the previously domineering approach is
High Court to Decide Fate of Juvenile in Pune Porsche Tragedy Detention Dispute
The aunt of a juvenile-accused in a Pune Porsche car accident has filed a plea with the Bombay High Court, alleging that the juvenile has been unlawfully and arbitrarily detained by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in an observation home. The case was
The Karnataka Act prohibiting violence against advocates is put into effect
What is the KPVA Act, 2023, Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act? The Karnataka government enacted the KPVA Act as a legislative measure to shield advocates from abuse and harassment as they carry out their official responsibilities. It seeks to guarantee that
An offence committed under 498A cannot be tried with the sanction of the central government as per section 188: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that criminal proceedings under section 498A of the IPC initiated against a man who has been residing in Australia cannot proceed in India without prior sanction of the central government. However, if a part of the
Madras High Court Rules Grave Sexual Harassment as Continuing Offence Beyond Statutory Limitation
Issue The Madras High Court recently addressed whether an isolated offence of grave sexual harassment should be considered a continuing offence and thus not be barred by the six-month limitation period mandated by Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case, Emphasizes Mutual Burden of Proof
Issue: The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the acquittal of a man accused of rape, highlighting the shared burden of proof in cases of sexual offences. Rule: The Division Bench, consisting of Justices Rahul Chaturvedi and Nand Prabha Shukla, underscored that while laws
Jammu and Kashmir High Court directs LCMA not to harass tea sellers on Dal Lake market
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently directed the Jammu and Kashmir Land Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), Srinagar not to create unnecessary disturbance in the business by harassing the tea sellers at the floating market of Dal lake, Srinagar.
ED has no role regarding the jail relaxations pertaining to medical conditions: Delhi Court
It was told to the ED by a Delhi court that the requests of the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding medical checkups cannot be objected upon. He had applied to seek permission to allow his wife to join the medical checkup via video
Kerala High Court Upholds Sabarimala Temple’s Age Restriction, Dismisses 10-Year-Old Girl’s Plea for Entry
The Kerala High Court dismissed a 10-year-old girl’s plea for entry to Sabarimala temple for pilgrimage. The girl argued that she has not yet reached puberty and should be allowed to attend Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku rituals without considering the age limit. Girl requested
Former ISRO Officer Denied Bail in Cyber Terrorism Case Linked to Alleged Pakistan Contact
The Gujarat High Court has refused bail to Kalpesh Turi, a former technical officer in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who is facing charges of cyber terrorism for allegedly being in contact with a woman stationed in Pakistan. Senior advocate, Shalin Mehta,
