The presence of a tear in the hymen is not necessary in all cases of penetrative sexual assault: Gauhati HC
The tear in the hymen or the lack of genital injuries is not always a ground for disbelief in the testimony of the victim that she was subjected to the penetrative sexual assault. It was explained by Justice Kaushik Goswami that the offense
Supreme Court to Consider Petitions for 100% Verification of EVM Votes with VVPAT Slips
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to review petitions today urging for the full verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes through Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The petitions, filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and others, will be
Supreme Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Assam MLA for Misleading Social Media Post
Introduction: The Supreme Court, deeply concerned about the misuse of social media platforms, has taken a stern stance against the dissemination of factually incorrect information regarding sub judice cases. This concern was prompted by a Facebook post made by Assam MLA Karim Uddin
SC should sit in larger bench composition to prevent conflicting judgements: Justice Dr. S Muralidhar
Senior Advocate and former Delhi and Orissa High Court judge, Justice Dr. S Muralidhar viewed that the supreme court should sit in larger bench compositions to avoid conflicting and varying judgements. “It has 17 two-judge benches, leading to inevitable differing interpretations. Larger bench
Wrongful Conviction: Judges and Police criticised by the Bombay High Court.
The recent casual approach of the police as well as judges while handling the evidence and conducting a trial, which led to the wrongful conviction of a person irked the Bombay HC. Justice SM Modak had expressed his displeasure at how the conviction
Bombay High Court Lawyers on Relocating from the Heritage Building
In March 2023, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court of its decision to allocate over 30 acres in Bandra East for a new High Court complex, 20 km from the current one. The move has sparked mixed reactions in the legal
Traffic Concerns do not Justify Denial of Permission for Political Rallies: Madras HC
The Madras HC has recently said that mere hindrance to the traffic and free movement of the people does not equate to a ground for the rejection of the permission of the political rallies. Justice K Murali Shankar of the Madurai bench of
Husband’s request for money from his wife’s parents to support their child is not considered a dowry demand: Patna HC
It has been recently observed by the Patna High Court that when a husband requests money from his wife’s parents to meet the expenses of the upbringing of the couple’s newborn child, then such a demand does not amount to dowry harassment. Justice
Delhi High Court requests Sports Ministry response to Wrestling Federation of India’s appeal against suspension
On 9th April, the Delhi HC sought the Centre’s response to a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India, whereby the suspension was challenged. The notice was issued by Justice Subramonium Prasad, to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for
