SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

Jun 10, 2024

Background:- On 6th June the court took note of the urgency of the matter and Himachal Pradesh was ordered to release 137 cusecs of water. Also, the government of Haryana was directed to facilitate the same and enable the Issue:- The petition was

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3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

May 8, 2024

The SC held that the time limit of 3 months that has been prescribed under Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice (care and Protection) Act 2015, for ascertaining the mental and physical capacity of a child below 16 years of age, is only

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Supreme Court Orders Relocation of Bombay High Court, Balancing Needs for Space

Supreme Court Orders Relocation of Bombay High Court, Balancing Needs for Space

May 7, 2024

The Supreme Court has ordered the relocation of the Bombay High Court complex from Goregaon to Bandra East due to its unconvenient location. The court acknowledged the existence of staff colonies on the proposed land in Bandra but stressed the need for additional

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Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

May 7, 2024

On Tuesday, The SC took the Suo Motu cognizance regarding the mechanical entries that are made in the history sheets that are prepared by the police against the innocent individuals who come from the marginalized and disadvantaged section of society. The bench of

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Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

May 7, 2024

On Monday the minimum marks criteria for interviews as a part of the selection criteria for the appointment in the district judiciary in the states of Bihar and Gujarat, was upheld by the court. The bench comprised of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant

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Calcutta High Court: Protecting Wives’ Rights and Dignity

Calcutta High Court: Protecting Wives’ Rights and Dignity

May 6, 2024

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a woman should not be forced to pay the legal costs of a divorce lawsuit her husband has filed against her when she moves out of the marital residence owing to disagreements or extraordinary circumstances. In

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Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Bail for Marriage in POCSO Case Amid Controversy over Victim’s Age

Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Bail for Marriage in POCSO Case Amid Controversy over Victim’s Age

May 6, 2024

The Allahabad High Court granted interim bail to an accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) to facilitate his marriage to the complainant, despite objections from the State regarding the girl’s age. The accused, who

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Delhi High Court Celebrates Women’s Role in Law, Emphasizing Equality and Progress

Delhi High Court Celebrates Women’s Role in Law, Emphasizing Equality and Progress

May 6, 2024

Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Manmohan emphasized the importance of women in law and the need for them to use their skills to promote causes they believe in. He spoke at the 3rd Annual Tea Soiree organized by the Delhi High Court

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Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

May 4, 2024

Rouse Avenue Court’s principal district and sessions judge, transferred the Bhushan Steel Money Laundering case, from one judge to another after the allegation was made by the accused that the judge was ‘probably biased’ in favor of the ED as he had remarked,

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“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

May 2, 2024

The division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora remarked that the court cannot pass the sought directions during the election and it has faith in the Election Commission of India that appropriate action. Senior advocate Jayant Mehta had

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