Punjab & Haryana HC Confirms Death Sentence for 3-Year-Old’s Rapist-Murderer
The Punjab & Haryana High Court confirmed the death sentence of a man convicted for raping and murdering a 3-year-old girl in 2018. A division bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma upheld the trial court’s February order, deeming it a
Gauhati HC Seeks State Response on Muslim Marriage Registration Act Challenge
Gauhati High Court questions the constitutionality of Assam's Muslim Marriage Registration Act: a landmark legal battle that weighs religious autonomy against state regulatory intent.
Rajasthan HC Demands Action on Lack of Hygienic Public Toilets for Women
Rajasthan High Court addresses poor public toilet facilities for women, urging governments to take immediate action to protect health and dignity.
Supreme Court Denies SC Status to Christian Woman Claiming Hindu Identity for Job
The Supreme Court ruled against granting SC status to a Christian woman seeking benefits under Hindu reservation policies, citing lack of genuine belief.
Imposition of 2 % tax only if owns two vehicles during physical registration: Telangana HC
The Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act specifies that vehicles that cost over 20 lakh have to be charged 18 percent, and the second vehicle is charged 2 percent.
Supreme Court Warns Against Criminalizing Consensual Relationships Through Rape Laws
Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws in consensual relationships, points to the complexity of intimate partnerships and the legal interpretations of consent and commitment.
Under section 303, FIR can be registered after getting appropriate order form the magistrate
It was noted by the court that the value of the property that was stolen property was rs. 3000 making it within the scope of non-cognizable offence.
Mumbai Consumer Forum Directs Flipkart to Refund and Compensate Customer for Rejecting Product Return
Mumbai Consumer Forum orders Flipkart to refund and compensate customer over refusal of return of product, stirring responsibility of e-commerce platforms on consumer rights and product quality.
Supreme Court Disposes SLP on Child-Care Leave for Mothers of Differently-Abled Children in Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court disposed of an SLP after Himachal Pradesh notified childcare leave for mothers of differently-abled children under amended rules.
Rajasthan HC Quashes SC/ST Case Against Shilpa Shetty, Says Context and Intent Crucial in Such Cases
Rajasthan High Court acquitted SC/ST case against Shilpa Shetty over the alleged use of the word 'Bhangi' with a prudent observation that intent and context are paramount for identifying offensive speech.
