Kerala HC Decriminalise: The Attempt Of Suicide Is No Longer An Offence Due To Enactment Of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
The court noted that under the Mental Healthcare Act (MH Act) of 2017, attempting suicide is largely not an offense, presuming severe stress unless proven otherwise.
Fake Encounter In Assam Is Not Good For “Rule Of Law” Filed A Plea Against In Supreme Court
Dipjyoti Neog, a former security assistant with Assam State Transport Corporation, alleged that he was shot in the legs by the then SP, Mrinal Deka. He said that on December 23, 2023, he along with his friends Biswanath Borgohain and Manuj Buragohain had
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.
The custody rights of natural parents can be overruled for the child’s welfare. “Says SC
On Wednesday 28 August, The Supreme Court disapproved the “erroneous approach” of a Madhya pradesh HC order granting custody of a 2.5-year-old child to a father based only on his status as the natural guardian. The bench was shocked by the fact that
HC restores WFI, The Ad Hoc committee declined the retired judged appointment request.
“As this Court concluded the termination of the ad hoc committee was unreasonable, it restores the mandate of the ad hoc committee appointed by the IOA by order dated 27.12.2023. However, it will be open to the IOA to reconstitute an ad hoc
Madras HC quashed the bar association’s order restraining the lawyer from appearing before any court
The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C Kumarappan observed that the right to practice law is a fundamental right that cannot be barred from bar association by suspension. Continuously, added advocate should maintain a cordial relationship with the members of the
Kerala HC dismissed the plea against disclosure of the Hema committee report
Justice VG Arun dismissed the plea filed by Malayalam film producer Sajimon Parayil, saying the publication of the report could adversely affect the film industry. The Justice K Hema Committee, set up in 2017 and the report was submitted in 2019. Lesly John,
Misuse of Section 498A IPC criticized By Bombay HC
Bombay HC division bench of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Dr Neela Gokhale on Wednesday expresses concerns over the rampant misuse of Section 498A of IPC They acknowledged sympathy for genuine victims but emphasized that the provision is often misused. They questioned why allegations
Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a plea moved by a teacher in a “student suicide abetment” case
Article 21 grants freedom of life and liberty which is violated by a teacher with corporal punishment isn’t part of the punishment and HC dismissed a petition that quashed an FIR in connection with suicide of a 12-year-old student. A bench of Chief
SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border
The bench of justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence among farmers for the resolution of farmer’s grievances. Accordingly, SC on 2nd August postponed the hearing of the Shambhu blockade and gave Haryana and Punjab time
