No supervisory jurisdiction over NCDRC: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that that its supervisory jurisdiction mentioned under article 227 of the Indian constitution, exercisable only over the courts and tribunals that fall within its jurisdiction. An appeal was filed by the petitioner against the judgment of
Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.
The IIM Udaipur filed a civil writ petition in Rajasthan HC against the order of permanent Lok Adalat. Where, directed to refund the student admission fee after the cut-off date. Respondent first initiated the admission to IIM Udaipur and after getting an offer
Delhi HC stresses NIC to accurately record in ICJS – police database” synchronization”
Delhi HC’s division bench of Justice Pratibha M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma directed. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) and State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) to finalize the technical solution of syncing the criminal database of police to prevent any discrepancies and ensure
Regular checks on Mid-Day Meal Providers Must be Ensured: Bombay HC
It was recently observed by the Bombay HC that the mid-day meals that the private contractors, as well as the self-help groups who prepare the mid-day meals for children of the marginalized section, must be paid regular and surprise checks so that the
Plea against the demolition of Faizyab Masjid in Delhi dismissed by SC
SC dismissed an SLP seeking to maintain the status quo against the demolition of the Faizyad Masjid and Madrasa, located at the Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi. It was filed against the order of the Delhi HC to direct the union in considering the
Allahabad High Court Orders Agra Police Commissioner to Detail Training on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Agra Division Police Commissioner to submit an affidavit outlining the refresher courses provided to investigating officers regarding the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code on July 1, 2024. The
Supreme Court Highlights Barriers for Marginalized Law Graduates
The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, recently addressed the economic and systemic challenges faced by marginalized law graduates. They criticized the high enrolment fees charged by State Bar Councils (SBCs), noting that these fees
Calcutta High Court: Section 354A IPC Charges Inapplicable to Women
The Calcutta High Court recently ruled that charges of sexual harassment under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) cannot be applied to women, as the provision explicitly refers to “a man.” Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta reviewed the provision, which begins with,
Stay on Patna HC ruling, quashing Bihar Reservation Law, refused: SC
The appeal was made by the Bihar government against Patna HC’s decision The HC, after hearing the batch of petitions on June 20, the decision of quota hike by the government, ruled unconstitutional, as it was set to violate the right to equal
Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure: A Call for Regulatory Action
The recent Microsoft cloud outage, disrupting various essential services, underscores the world’s dependency on private companies and highlights the urgent need for a robust regulatory framework to mitigate such risks. Critical infrastructure encompasses systems vital to a nation’s public health, safety, security, and
