Judicial Fortification of India’s Electoral Democracy: A Review of Landmark Case
Introduction: India’s electoral system stands as a testament to the vibrancy and inclusivity of its democracy. Through a series of landmark judgments, the judiciary has played a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the electoral process. This article explores five pivotal cases that
Plea To Tally All VVPAT Slips with the EVM Votes Rejected By The SC
On Friday, the SC rejected the petition whereby directions were sought to give directions to tally the VVPAT slips with the votes that have been cast through the EVMs. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta also give their dissent on
Establish Monitoring Committees to Enforce Guidelines Against Corporal Punishment in Schools : Madras HC
The Madras High Court has directed State authorities to establish a Monitoring Committee in each school to ensure strict implementation of the Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP) provided by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The
At times judgements add to the problem rather than giving the solution: Justice Gautam Patel
It was recently said by Bombay HC judge Justice Gautam Patel, that rather than giving a solution to the problem, sometimes judgments add to the issue. He was speaking while highlighting the role of judgment in the life of a judge. He believed
The Delhi High Court adjourns hearing of the plea seeking a 6-year poll ban on PM Narendra Modi
Recently, the Delhi High Court adjourned the hearing of the plea filed by a lawyer named Anand S Jondhale, seeking a 6-year ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for contesting elections. Mr Jondhale had filed the petition based on the speech delivered by
Kerala High Court Bars DNA Sampling of Adopted Children in POCSO Cases, Emphasizes Protection of Emotional Well-being
The Kerala High Court has directed that courts and subordinate courts should not entertain prosecutions seeking DNA samples of adopted children of rape survivors and victims in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) cases. Justice K. Babu’s verdict was based on
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to 11 Accused in Belagavi Assault Case, Orders Trial Completion Within a Year
The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to 11 of 13 people arrested in December for the Belagavi incident involving a woman who was assaulted and disrobed after her son eloped with a woman from their village. The order was passed on April
Supreme Court’s Observations on Unethical Practices in Modern Medicine: A Call for Accountability
Introduction: In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India addressed concerns regarding unethical practices within the medical fraternity, particularly focusing on the prescription of expensive and unnecessary medicines. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) found itself under scrutiny as the Court emphasized the
Delhi High Court Rules Empanelled Advocates Not Entitled to Maternity Benefits
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the question of whether advocates empanelled with a legal services authority can be considered ’employees’ entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The case of Delhi State Legal Services Authority
Apologies for the misleading ads in newspapers must be as big as the ads were : SC to Patanjali
It was said by the Supreme Court that the apologies printed by Patanjali Ayurveda in the newspapers should be big and prominent. The bench comprised of Justice Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, had observed while they were dealing with the petition that was
