Title: Himachal Pradesh High Court Warns Against Selective Evidence in Criminal Cases
The Himachal Pradesh High Court directs state authorities to prevent investigators and prosecutors from presenting selective evidence in court, stressing the need for fair trials and protection of the innocent.
Supreme Court Questions Limited Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Parents
While the Supreme Court has asked the government to give valid reasons for discriminatory maternity benefits to the adoptive parents, the behind-the-scene rationale is not found satisfactory as it should treat all parents equally.
Allahabad HC Upholds Acquittal Of 6, Holds Prosecution Must Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Allahabad HC upholds the acquittal, reiterating that the prosecution has to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and not merely a probability of guilt. Emphasizes rigorous judicial scrutiny in criminal trials.
Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Mandatory Age-Checks at Liquor Shops
Supreme Court asks Central and State governments to address plea on enforcing age-verification at liquor shops to curb underage drinking and reduce DUI cases.
CJIs remarks on the Krishna Iyer doctrine were objected to by Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia
It was said that the decision must be read in light of that time's social, cultural, and political background.
Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, Ensures Substantive Equality for Minorities
The Supreme Court upheld the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, promoting educational equality for minorities. The Act regulates Madarsa standards and secures minority rights through positive secularism.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Right to Birth Registration for Children from Invalid Marriages
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children from invalid marriages have the right to birth registration, upholding their legal status under Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Bombay High Court Orders Compensation for Wrongly Accused Man, Cites Overcrowded Jails
The court highlights the issue of overcrowded jails and curtailed liberty.
Shaping the Future of Legal Education: Insights from the Manupatra-NLUO Eastern Region Law Teachers’ Conclave
The Manupatra-NLUO Eastern Region Law Teachers' Conclave, held on September 28, 2024, at the National Law University Odisha (NLUO), brought together distinguished legal educators and professionals to discuss the future of legal education and the evolving role of law teachers in an AI-driven
Maintenance for woman in live-in-relationship in DV Act
It held that the relationship fell in the category of domestic relationship under the Domestic Violence Act of 2005.
