Accused can be regardless of any gender under the POCSO Act: Kerala HC refused to quash FIR against the minor
It has been observed by the Kerala HC that regardless of gender any person can be an accused under the POCSO Act. It refused to quash the proceedings that were pending in the act against the minor. However, it was clarified by the
Supreme court issues notice to SBI; asks to disclose electoral bond numbers as well
The Supreme Court on Friday observed that the State Bank of India (SBI) has also to disclose electoral bond numbers along with the other details that have been submitted by it. In the recent development, the supreme court bench of Chief Justice DY
Proceedings under the SC/ST act must be video recorded: Bombay HC
Background:- The appellants who are students of a medical college in a postgraduate course at the TN Topiwala National Medical College were accused of ragging and making casteist remarks thereby forcing her to take her own life. The matter came in appeal and
Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code bill receives the president’s approval
Issue: Applause and discussion throughout the country have been generated by President Droupadi Murmu’s recent assent of Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024. Facts: As the first state to do so, Uttarakhand establishes a uniform set of rules that regulate many facets
Haryana Government Challenges High Court Order in Farmer’s Death Investigation, Court Questions Police Tactics
The Haryana government has filed a Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court’s order to investigate the death of a protesting farmer, Shubhkaran Singh, who died on February 21 on the Punjab-Haryana border. The appeal was filed on March 11, but it is
Supreme Court’s Directive on Contractual Special Teachers: An Analysis
Introduction: In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives pertaining to the engagement of special teachers on a contractual basis, emphasizing the need for transparency and regularization of their services. The Court’s intervention follows a judgment rendered on October
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Law Excluding CJI from Election Commissioner Selection Panel
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to address the challenge to a controversial law that excludes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting Election Commissioners. Advocates representing the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) brought the matter before the
SBI submits affidavit stating compliance of supreme court’s order
The State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara on Wednesday submitted the affidavit stating that it has furnished the electoral bond details to the Election Commission of India (ECI) as per the supreme court’s order. SBI informed the court that a
Live-in couples are also subject to the UP Anti-conversion Law: Allahabad High Court
Issue:Concerns over the legal standing of interfaith couples under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 have been raised in light of the Allahabad High Court’s recent statement regarding the law’s application to cohabitation. Facts of the Case:A Hindu-Muslim
Plea against the JNUSU elections has been filed before the Delhi HC
A plea was filed before the Delhi High Court, whereby the upcoming student union elections were challenged. The matter was heard by Justice Sachin Datta, who had ordered the counsel of the JNU to seek instructions on the issue. The elections of JNUSU
