Supreme Court Reinstates Registrar in Landmark Decision: Sandeep Kumar vs. GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghurdauri
Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court reinstated the Registrar at the GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghurdauri, emphasizing the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice. The decision stemmed from a case where the appellant, Sandeep Kumar, challenged
To Tally EVM votes with VVPAT Slips: Plea heard by SC
The Supreme Court has been hearing the petition whereby it was sought that every vote that was cast through the EVM be tallied with the Voter- Verifiable paper Audit Trail, slips during elections. As per the current situation, VVPAT verification is done only
Supreme Court Transfers Chlorantraniliprole Patent Dispute to Delhi High Court
Introduction: The battle over the patent for Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) has escalated as Natco Pharma Limited and FMC Corporation continue their legal feud before the Indian judiciary. With multiple suits filed across different courts, the recent intervention of the Supreme Court has led to
Plea filed in the SC calling for a 3 year LL.B course right after school
A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court of India, where it was sought that the students should be allowed to pursue a three-year law degree right after school. Currently, the law courses are pursued right after school is of 5 years and
The presence of a tear in the hymen is not necessary in all cases of penetrative sexual assault: Gauhati HC
The tear in the hymen or the lack of genital injuries is not always a ground for disbelief in the testimony of the victim that she was subjected to the penetrative sexual assault. It was explained by Justice Kaushik Goswami that the offense
Supreme Court to Consider Petitions for 100% Verification of EVM Votes with VVPAT Slips
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to review petitions today urging for the full verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes through Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The petitions, filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and others, will be
Supreme Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Assam MLA for Misleading Social Media Post
Introduction: The Supreme Court, deeply concerned about the misuse of social media platforms, has taken a stern stance against the dissemination of factually incorrect information regarding sub judice cases. This concern was prompted by a Facebook post made by Assam MLA Karim Uddin
Wrongful Conviction: Judges and Police criticised by the Bombay High Court.
The recent casual approach of the police as well as judges while handling the evidence and conducting a trial, which led to the wrongful conviction of a person irked the Bombay HC. Justice SM Modak had expressed his displeasure at how the conviction
Bombay High Court Lawyers on Relocating from the Heritage Building
In March 2023, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court of its decision to allocate over 30 acres in Bandra East for a new High Court complex, 20 km from the current one. The move has sparked mixed reactions in the legal
