Six years on, Delhi High Court accepts CBI’s appeal against A Raja and others’ acquittal in 2G spectrum case
On Friday, the Delhi High Court accepted the appeal submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the exoneration of A Raja, K Kanimozhi, and 15 other prominent figures, including politicians, businessmen, and bureaucrats, in the 2G spectrum allocation cases. Justice Dinesh
Supreme Court Declines Stay on CEC Act: Ensures Continuity Ahead of Elections
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, refused to grant a stay on The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (CEC Act). This Act, which governs the appointment process
Karnataka High Court Upholds Stringent Criteria for Referring Spouse to Psychiatrists in Divorce Cases
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court emphasized the necessity of substantial evidence before considering an application to subject a spouse to psychiatric evaluation in divorce proceedings. The judgment, delivered by Justice M Nagaprasanna, dismissed a husband’s petition challenging the family
Supreme Court to Review Stay Applications on Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and Rules 2024
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on applications requesting a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 and the Citizenship Amendment Rules 2024. These applications come amidst a flurry of legal challenges against the controversial legislation. A bench comprising Chief
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Man’s Annulment Petition Citing Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a man’s petition against a previous family court order in which he had unsuccessfully sought the annulment of his marriage on grounds of cruelty by his estranged wife. The estranged wife had filed a case against the
Supreme Court Halts Government’s Fact-Checking Unit Amid Free Speech Concerns
The Supreme Court in India has stayed the notification issued by the Central government forming Fact Check Units (FCUs) under the 2023 Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules (IT Amendment Rules 2023). The IT Amendment Rules, 2023 provide
SBI informs SC, electoral bonds details have been furnished to ECI
SBI informs SC, electoral bonds details have been furnished to ECI It has been informed by the SBI that it has submitted all the electoral bond details including the alphanumeric identification details, to the ECI. Compliance was done to the order of apex
Manipur informs the Delhi High Court that this year’s Civil Services Examinations cannot be held.
Issue: The accessibility of test sites for tribal candidates from hill areas has been a contentious issue following the Manipur government’s decision to decline hosting the UPSC Civil Services test 2024 (UPSC CSE 2024) on security grounds. Facts: Arguments: Reasoning of Judgment: Conclusion:
Denial of bail to undertrial with critical health is a death sentence: Gujarat HC
It was observed by the Gujarat HC that if bail is denied to an under trial whose health is in critical condition then it would be amounting to a death sentence, while it was granting bail to a 69-year-old person accused of murder.
Kerala HC upholds amendment, mandates only gynaecologists to examine sexual assault victims
Recently, the Kerala high court upheld the amendment rule of Kerala Medico-Legal Protocol for Examination of Survivors of Sexual Offences 2019, mandating gynaecologists to be the sole specialists to conduct the medical examinations of sexual assault survivors. Justice Devan Ramachandran disposed of the
