Supreme Court Bars Black and White Photographs Without Prior Permission
The Supreme Court has ordered that black and white photographs cannot be submitted without prior permission, citing issues with clarity and quality.
Lawyer pulled up by C.J.I. during RG Kar Hearing
C.J.I. asked him to lower his pitch as the address is being made to the judges and not to the people watching through video conferencing.
Challenge to Section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: PIL Filed in Kerala High Court
A lawyer challenges Section 69 of the Bhaaratiya Nyaya Sanhita in the Kerala High Court, arguing that it violates constitutional rights and reflects gender bias.
Mere possession of mobile phones is not a ground to cancel parole.
It was opined by the larger bench that it can be a violation of the fair trial as the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No automatic application of presumption under 113-A if the wife dies within 7 years of marriage.
When the presumption is raised under section 113-A, the prosecution must show that there was cruelty and continuous harassment.
Calcutta High Court Directs CBI to Probe Objectionable Comments in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
The Calcutta High Court directs the CBI to investigate offensive social media comments about the victim in the RG Kar rape-murder case, with cooperation from the state police's cyber cell.
Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Sports Sexual Harassment Case, Issues Directives to Protect Female Athletes
Madras High Court confirms conviction in sports sexual harassment case, directs a series of protective measures for woman athletes. A safe environment, says the judgment, is a basic right, and it demands legislations and systemic changes to bring this into practice.
Supreme Court Hearing Alimony In Void Marriage Under Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
alimony can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 when a marriage has been declared void for hearing on Oct 3, 2024.
Supreme Court Halts Gujarat HC’s Demand For Fresh Apology From Newspapers Over Misreporting
The three newspapers later regretted in their affidavits that were submitted to the court, but the court did not seem pleased.
Allahabad High Court Seeks State’s Position on Gender Determination Rules for Transgender Individuals
The Allahabad High Court has asked the State to clarify if it plans to introduce legislation or rules for determining gender after gender affirmation or sex reassignment surgery. This inquiry came during the hearing of a petition filed by Vedant Maurya, a transman
