Supreme Court Defers Urgent Hearing on Election Commissioners’ Appointment Law Challenge
Supreme Court rejects expedited hearing on challenge to appointment act of Election Commissioners amid anxiety over new CEC selection. Recent appointments had violated constitutional bench order on mode of independent choice, petitioners contend.
Supreme Court Considers CBI Probe into Unauthorized Construction in Chandni Chowk
The Court also questioned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over its apparent failure to take adequate action against such developments.
Supreme Court Seeks Regulation of Obscene Content on YouTube and Social Media
The Court inquired about the Union Government’s stance on the matter and emphasized its willingness to take action if necessary.
Supreme Court Acquits Accused, Says Test Identification Parade Loses Value Without Witness Testimony
The Supreme Court ruled that a Test Identification Parade (TIP) loses evidentiary value if the witnesses who identified the accused are not examined during the trial.
Delhi High Court: Other Issues in Show Cause Notice Can Be Adjudicated if One Issue is Quashed
Delhi High Court ruled that quashing one issue in a show cause notice does not prevent adjudication of other demands.
Supreme Court Condemns Misogynistic Language in Judgments, Upholds Dignity Rights of Women in Void Marriages
Supreme Court criticizes use of terms such as "illegitimate wife" in Bombay High Court ruling, upholds the dignity of women, bans misogynist terms in court orders on void marriages.
Supreme Court Lauds Young Advocate’s Pro Bono Service, Calls for Renewed Focus on Accessible Justice
Supreme Court praises young attorney's pro bono efforts, highlights access to justice. Urges attorneys to represent indigent clients, dispelling myth that high court is for rich litigants only.
High Court of Calcutta: AO must address the advisor’s objections before the reassessment
The High Court of Calcutta has argued that it is the duty of the evaluation officer (AO) to get rid of the written objection presented by the advisor for reassessment.
Supreme Court: Writing courts can reject reparation for technical violations to guarantee justice
This judgment can significantly influence how High Courts approach their constitutional mandate, especially in cases where strict adherence to legal procedures might not serve the interests of justice.
Gujarat HC Questions CRPF on Denying Promotion to HIV-Positive Woman
Gujarat High Court questioned CRPF for denying a woman’s promotion due to HIV. The court called it discrimination and sought a response from the Centre.
