Sharing Google PIN as a condition for bail violates right to privacy: SC
An appeal was filed against the conditions that were imposed by the Delhi HC, whereby the Nigerian national, Frank Vitus was granted bail, who was a accused in a drugs case The bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The
Orissa High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Surrogate Mothers
In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has declared that women employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave. This decision underscores the significance of maternity leave for the well-being of both the mother and the child. Background The
New Criminal Laws will ease the living of the citizens: Arjun Ram Meghwal
It was said by the Union Minister of State (independent charge), for the Ministry of Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, that the new criminal laws will expedite the justice delivery system and will be crucial in saving time.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC appointed after 6 vacancy of 6 months
It was notified by the central government that Justice BR Sarangi will be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. The notification has come, after 6 months since the proposal of his name was made by the collegium of the SC.
Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Religious Conversions During Gatherings
The Allahabad High Court has raised significant concerns about the increasing number of religious conversions occurring during gatherings. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal expressed these concerns while dismissing the bail plea of Kailash, who was accused of converting a group of Hindus from a
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Recognizes Kashmir Advocates’ Association Amidst Controversy with JKHCBA
Issue: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted recognition to the Kashmir Advocates’ Association (KAA) under Section 58 of the Advocates Act, 1961, following a recommendation from the Full Court on June 8, 2024. This recognition comes at a
Bombay HC overlooks the outcry over the age of the accused in the Pune Porsche accident case
The Bombay HC chose to ignore the public outcry regarding the age of the accused in the Pune Porsche accident case and instead focused on the actions that led to the incident. The court emphasized the assessment of the individual’s behavior and state
West Bengal Bar Council declares 1st July as a ‘black day’ against the implementation of new criminal laws
The West Bengal Bar Council has declared that 1st July will be a black day as a protest against the new criminal laws which are to be implemented from the 1st of July 2024. The members of the Bar Council have unanimously resolved
Madras HC dismisses the petition seeking reduction in AIBE fees: says fees of “Rs. 3,500 cannot be said to be high”
Madras high court recently dismissed the petition seeking reduction in the fees of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI), on the grounds that there are no statutory provisions prescribing or regulating such fees. Chief Justice R Mahadevan
Karnataka High Court Clarifies: Anti-Trafficking Law Targets Exploiters, Not Victims
Issue: The Karnataka High Court recently clarified the scope of India’s anti-trafficking law, emphasizing that the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) does not criminalize sex workers or victims of trafficking forced into prostitution. Rule: Justice M Nagaprasanna, in a ruling dated June 10,
