“Betrayal of Trust”: Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Ex-Cop in Bikru Ambush Case

“Betrayal of Trust”: Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Ex-Cop in Bikru Ambush Case

Oct 17, 2024

Allahabad High Court rejects bail to ex-cop Krishna Kumar Sharma in the Bikru ambush case on the ground that his betrayal of trust resulted in the death of eight Policemen in 2020.

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Gujarat HC Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Initiative for Judiciary Members

Gujarat HC Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Initiative for Judiciary Members

Oct 17, 2024

The Gujarat High Court has initiated free medical care for its judges and staff with tie-ups in seven hospitals offering specialty and super-specialty services.

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“Delhi High Court Rules Baseless Allegations Against Arbitrator as Contempt of Court”?

“Delhi High Court Rules Baseless Allegations Against Arbitrator as Contempt of Court”?

Oct 16, 2024

Delhi High Court recently ruled that baseless allegations against an arbitrator amount to contempt of court. This decision underscores the importance of protecting the integrity of the arbitration process, which serves as an alternative to traditional civil courts

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Maintenance for woman in live-in-relationship in DV Act

Maintenance for woman in live-in-relationship in DV Act

Oct 15, 2024

It held that the relationship fell in the category of domestic relationship under the Domestic Violence Act of 2005.

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Delhi HC Allows Anganwadi Workers to Have Additional Jobs: Dismisses DSSSB’s Appeal

Delhi HC Allows Anganwadi Workers to Have Additional Jobs: Dismisses DSSSB’s Appeal

Oct 14, 2024

The Delhi High Court ruled that Anganwadi workers can hold additional jobs due to low wages, dismissing DSSSB's appeal against Parmila Devi's job application.

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Consensual sexual relationship between adults, decriminalized: Gujarat HC

Consensual sexual relationship between adults, decriminalized: Gujarat HC

Oct 14, 2024

Bail was granted by the Gujarat High Court to a 22-year-old man who was booked under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code after it was found prima facie that he had a consensual sexual relationship with the complainant-man.

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Delhi High Court Directs DSLSA to Prevent Delays in POCSO Compensation

Delhi High Court Directs DSLSA to Prevent Delays in POCSO Compensation

Oct 10, 2024

Delhi High Court orders DSLSA to prevent delays in compensating POCSO survivors, setting up SOPs and dedicated email communication.

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Kerala High Court Orders Production of Case Diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s Insult Case

Kerala High Court Orders Production of Case Diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s Insult Case

Oct 10, 2024

The Kerala High Court directed the production of the case diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s case. A lawyer seeks a CBI re-investigation, alleging police failed to conduct a proper probe into his remarks against the Constitution.

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Kerala High Court: Terms ‘Deaf and Dumb’ and ‘Hearing Impaired’ are Offensive, Prefers ‘Deaf’ and ‘Hard-of-Hearing’

Kerala High Court: Terms ‘Deaf and Dumb’ and ‘Hearing Impaired’ are Offensive, Prefers ‘Deaf’ and ‘Hard-of-Hearing’

Oct 10, 2024

The Kerala High Court ruled that terms like "deaf and dumb" and "hearing impaired" are outdated and offensive. The Court emphasized the importance of using 'deaf' or 'hard-of-hearing' in legal contexts.

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Supreme Court Criticizes Andhra CM for Public Allegations in Tirupati Laddu Controversy

Supreme Court Criticizes Andhra CM for Public Allegations in Tirupati Laddu Controversy

Oct 10, 2024

The Supreme Court criticized Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for making public claims about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus before investigation results, raising concerns over political involvement in religious matters.

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