Supreme Court Leaves It Open To Allahabad HC To Decide Plea For Survey: Krishna Janmabhoomi Case

Supreme Court Leaves It Open To Allahabad HC To Decide Plea For Survey: Krishna Janmabhoomi Case

Sep 24, 2023

On Friday the SC rejected to entertain the plea that was filed by the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust, whereby it sought a scientific survey of Shahi Eidgah Masjid Premises as it is claimed to be built on the Krishna Janmabhoomi. Since

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Supreme Court Upholds Cauvery Water Management Authority’s Decision Amidst Dispute Over Water Allocation

Supreme Court Upholds Cauvery Water Management Authority’s Decision Amidst Dispute Over Water Allocation

Sep 21, 2023

Issues: Reasoning: The Supreme Court made its decision based on the following reasoning: Arguments: Conclusion: The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the CWMA’s order, citing the expertise of the authority and the continuous monitoring of the situation. The court considered the distress

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Women’s Reservation Bill

Women’s Reservation Bill

Sep 21, 2023

The Rajya Sabha considered on 21st September 2023, the 128th amendment to the constitution bill of 2023. The bill seeks to provide one-third or 33 percent reservation for the women in Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies. On 20th September the bill

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“What is achieved by continuing to punish a reformed prisoner?”: says the Supreme Court while releasing a convict after 26 years

“What is achieved by continuing to punish a reformed prisoner?”: says the Supreme Court while releasing a convict after 26 years

Sep 21, 2023

Supreme court on Thursday ordered the release of a convict who spent 26 years behind bars stating that denying him a premature release would amount to the violation of his fundamental rights under Article 14 and Article 21 of the constitution of India.

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Delhi HC directs WhatsApp and Telegram to deactivate groups, channels selling pirated copies of Shahrukh Khan movie ‘Jawan’

Delhi HC directs WhatsApp and Telegram to deactivate groups, channels selling pirated copies of Shahrukh Khan movie ‘Jawan’

Sep 20, 2023

Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed WhatsApp and Telegram to deactivate all the groups and channels selling pirated copies of the latest movie ‘Jawan’ starring Shahrukh Khan. The Court also directed WhatsApp, Telegram and mobile network operators like Airtel, Idea-Vodafone, Reliance Jio and

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Determining Reservation Benefits for ‘Abandoned’ Children

Determining Reservation Benefits for ‘Abandoned’ Children

Sep 20, 2023

Issues: The Bombay High Court has framed four crucial questions to address the constitutionality and legality of whether ‘abandoned’ children can be classified as ‘orphans’ for the purpose of granting them reservation benefits in education and employment. This decision arises from a petition

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DNA test to be ordered only in rare and exceptional circumstances: Kerala HC

DNA test to be ordered only in rare and exceptional circumstances: Kerala HC

Sep 20, 2023

Issue:- An appeal was filed by a man against the family court’s decision to reject the paternity test. The estranged wife of the man had claimed that he was the father of her child and alleged that he was disputing the same only

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Faith cannot affect the right of a person to marry: Delhi HC

Faith cannot affect the right of a person to marry: Delhi HC

Sep 19, 2023

Issue:- A petition was filed by an interfaith couple who were facing threats of marrying against the wishes of their family. Analysis:- Faith cannot be a cause to be affecting the life partner a person chooses for themselves. The right to marry is

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Jharkand High court slams the verdict against cruelty.

Jharkand High court slams the verdict against cruelty.

Sep 18, 2023

Issues: Conviction under Section 498A IPC: The primary issue was the appeal by Sanjay Kumar Rai against his conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cruelty towards his wife, Neelam Devi, who was suffering from cancer. Challenge to Acquittal:

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Lack of a positive “viscera report” does not tell that the poisoning did not take place: SC

Lack of a positive “viscera report” does not tell that the poisoning did not take place: SC

Sep 17, 2023

Facts:- An F.I.R. was filed by Uma Shankar Shah, the complainant, who had alleged that even though cash and gold were given to the husband’s family, the appellant was harassing Tuli for more dowry. It was asserted that Tuli consumed poison because she

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