The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the State DISCOM
Issue: An appeal was made against the order of the Rajasthan HC whereby it directed the state-run electricity distribution company to purchase 200MW of power from a private company in a deal that would have increased tariffs for consumers. Analysis:- The bench of
Supreme Court Notices Petitions by Gaming Companies Challenging 28% GST on Online Gaming
The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by issuing notices and seeking the Centre’s response on a series of petitions filed by major online gaming entities such as Dream 11, Games 24×7, and Head Digital Works. These petitions challenge the constitutional validity
Kerala high court raised concerns over witness boxes for minors in POCSO courts: says “Children will be scared just to enter it”
Kerala High Court recently expressed its concern over the witness boxes of minor victims of sexual offences in the courts that try cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). According to the bar and bench report, Single
If no public justice is served, press should refrain from publishing defamatory content against private citizens: J&K and Ladakh HC
Issue:- The plea was being heard where the petitioner, who was the owner of a newspaper, sought the quashing of a complaint and the proceedings that emanated from it. Facts:- The complaint was made by a retired IGP before the trial court whereby
Union Requests Supreme Court To Consider Previous Ruling for Disqualified MP’s Conviction
The Supreme Court in India has ruled that the conviction of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case can be disposed off in terms of the recent judgement passed in the case of BSP MP Afzal Ansari. The matter
Maharashtra Remission Policy and the Gangrape Convicts of Bilkis Bano
Issue: The Bilkis Bano Gangrape Convicts and Maharashtra Remission Policy of 2008. Facts of the Case: The Gujarat government’s decision to pardon eleven prisoners for the horrific gangrape of Bilkis Bano was overturned by the Supreme Court in a recent ruling. The government
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s order directing ECI to hold Pune Lok Sabha bye-elections
Recently, the supreme court stayed the order of the Bombay High Court directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately hold bye-elections for the Pune Lok Sabha seat which has been vacant since the death of MP Girish Bapat on March 29,
Repeatedly Following, Watching, Or Contacting a Child With Sexual Intent is Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Jharkhand HC
Issue:- The ruling has come up after a criminal revision petition that was directed on behalf of the petitioner was made against the order passed by a special POCSO court, that rejected the discharging application of the petitioner-accused. Facts:- The father of the
Parental Equality and Guardianship: Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: The recent ruling by the Punjab & Haryana High Court sheds light on the delicate balance between parental rights and the legal definitions of kidnapping in the context of familial disputes. The court’s decision, in essence, emphasizes the equality of parental guardianship
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Insurer Liability in Driver’s Negligence Case, Orders Compensation Payout
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that an insurance agency is liable to pay compensation for a motor vehicle accident claim for a hired driver’s death, even if the accident is caused by the driver’s negligence. This liability arises once the insurer has
