Call for Nominations: 2024 Fali Nariman Memorial Awards to Honor Legal Excellence and Integrity
BITS Law School, Mumbai, in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, is hosting the Fali Nariman Memorial Awards and inviting nominations for the 2024 edition. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2024.
Delhi HC Allows Anganwadi Workers to Have Additional Jobs: Dismisses DSSSB’s Appeal
The Delhi High Court ruled that Anganwadi workers can hold additional jobs due to low wages, dismissing DSSSB's appeal against Parmila Devi's job application.
Consensual sexual relationship between adults, decriminalized: Gujarat HC
Bail was granted by the Gujarat High Court to a 22-year-old man who was booked under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code after it was found prima facie that he had a consensual sexual relationship with the complainant-man.
Delhi High Court Directs DSLSA to Prevent Delays in POCSO Compensation
Delhi High Court orders DSLSA to prevent delays in compensating POCSO survivors, setting up SOPs and dedicated email communication.
Kerala High Court Orders Production of Case Diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s Insult Case
The Kerala High Court directed the production of the case diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s case. A lawyer seeks a CBI re-investigation, alleging police failed to conduct a proper probe into his remarks against the Constitution.
Kerala High Court: Terms ‘Deaf and Dumb’ and ‘Hearing Impaired’ are Offensive, Prefers ‘Deaf’ and ‘Hard-of-Hearing’
The Kerala High Court ruled that terms like "deaf and dumb" and "hearing impaired" are outdated and offensive. The Court emphasized the importance of using 'deaf' or 'hard-of-hearing' in legal contexts.
Supreme Court Criticizes Andhra CM for Public Allegations in Tirupati Laddu Controversy
The Supreme Court criticized Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for making public claims about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus before investigation results, raising concerns over political involvement in religious matters.
Bombay High Court Hears PIL to Ban Online Rummy in Maharashtra
A PIL seeks to ban online rummy in Maharashtra, claiming it is gambling. The Bombay High Court is examining whether rummy is a game of skill or chance.
Registration of FIR under CrPC after the commencement of BNSS is not a curable defect
The Karnataka H.C. has held that the police registering F.I.R. under the repealed CrPC when the bass was enforced on 1st July 2024 is incorrect.
Able-bodied wives avoiding employment, cannot misuse section 125 CrPC
The court rejecting the claims of the woman said that it is the primary responsibility of the woman to seek employment and support herself.
