SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

Jun 10, 2024

Background:- On 6th June the court took note of the urgency of the matter and Himachal Pradesh was ordered to release 137 cusecs of water. Also, the government of Haryana was directed to facilitate the same and enable the Issue:- The petition was

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3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

May 8, 2024

The SC held that the time limit of 3 months that has been prescribed under Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice (care and Protection) Act 2015, for ascertaining the mental and physical capacity of a child below 16 years of age, is only

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Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

May 7, 2024

On Tuesday, The SC took the Suo Motu cognizance regarding the mechanical entries that are made in the history sheets that are prepared by the police against the innocent individuals who come from the marginalized and disadvantaged section of society. The bench of

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Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

May 7, 2024

On Monday the minimum marks criteria for interviews as a part of the selection criteria for the appointment in the district judiciary in the states of Bihar and Gujarat, was upheld by the court. The bench comprised of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant

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Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

May 4, 2024

Rouse Avenue Court’s principal district and sessions judge, transferred the Bhushan Steel Money Laundering case, from one judge to another after the allegation was made by the accused that the judge was ‘probably biased’ in favor of the ED as he had remarked,

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“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

May 2, 2024

The division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora remarked that the court cannot pass the sought directions during the election and it has faith in the Election Commission of India that appropriate action. Senior advocate Jayant Mehta had

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Delhi High Court Halts Delhi Government’s Circular on Fee Hike Approval for Private Schools

Delhi High Court Halts Delhi Government’s Circular on Fee Hike Approval for Private Schools

May 2, 2024

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has intervened in a contentious issue regarding fee hikes in private unaided schools in the national capital. In a recent development, Justice C Hari Shankar stayed a circular issued by the Delhi Government, which mandated prior approval from

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Indian Government Removes Surgical Certificate Requirement for Gender Change in Passports

Indian Government Removes Surgical Certificate Requirement for Gender Change in Passports

May 1, 2024

Introduction: In a significant development, the Indian government has decided to waive the requirement for surgical certificates for individuals seeking to change their gender identity on passports. This decision, announced before the Madras High Court, marks a crucial step in easing the process

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Delhi HC to Meta: “Situation worse than a government department”

Delhi HC to Meta: “Situation worse than a government department”

Apr 30, 2024

The Delhi HC called for the response of the tech giant Meta as it had failed to give a proper reply to the plea that was filed by TV today, as the Instagram page of Harper’s Bazaar India, which is owned by TV

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PIL by former ED officer against ED on section 66 PMLA rejected by Delhi HC

PIL by former ED officer against ED on section 66 PMLA rejected by Delhi HC

Apr 29, 2024

The Delhi HC refused to entertain a PIL whereby an authoritative interpretation of section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, was sought. As per section 66 PMLA, the enforcement directorate is allowed to share information with other agencies if it

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