Plea in Kerala HC against making the parents/owners liable for the offense of the minor in the MV Act
It is an arbitrary presumption that the minor has received the guardian or the owner's implicit consent,
Victims must be intimated regarding the progress of the investigation: Punjab and Haryana HC
The victim or the complainant cannot be shunned aside after the registration of the case, being the significant stakeholders.
Title: Himachal Pradesh High Court Warns Against Selective Evidence in Criminal Cases
The Himachal Pradesh High Court directs state authorities to prevent investigators and prosecutors from presenting selective evidence in court, stressing the need for fair trials and protection of the innocent.
Allahabad HC Upholds Acquittal Of 6, Holds Prosecution Must Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Allahabad HC upholds the acquittal, reiterating that the prosecution has to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and not merely a probability of guilt. Emphasizes rigorous judicial scrutiny in criminal trials.
Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Mandatory Age-Checks at Liquor Shops
Supreme Court asks Central and State governments to address plea on enforcing age-verification at liquor shops to curb underage drinking and reduce DUI cases.
CJIs remarks on the Krishna Iyer doctrine were objected to by Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia
It was said that the decision must be read in light of that time's social, cultural, and political background.
Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, Ensures Substantive Equality for Minorities
The Supreme Court upheld the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, promoting educational equality for minorities. The Act regulates Madarsa standards and secures minority rights through positive secularism.
“Protect Elephants or Lose Them Forever, Kerala HC Warns in Landmark Ruling”
Kerala High Court warned that the captive elephants would disappear without urgent protection and future generations would see them only in museums, like extinct dinosaurs.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Right to Birth Registration for Children from Invalid Marriages
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children from invalid marriages have the right to birth registration, upholding their legal status under Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Bombay High Court Orders Compensation for Wrongly Accused Man, Cites Overcrowded Jails
The court highlights the issue of overcrowded jails and curtailed liberty.
