Necessary to comply with the anti-conversion law to legalise marriage: Allahabad HC

Necessary to comply with the anti-conversion law to legalise marriage: Allahabad HC

Feb 3, 2024

It has been recently observed by the Allahabad High Court that if any person has converted to another religion even before the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, then also they have to make the compliance with the act

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New Members appointed to NCLAT by the Central government

New Members appointed to NCLAT by the Central government

Jan 31, 2024

The central government by notification has announced the appointment of 4 new members to the NCLAT. Out of these, there are two judicial members and two are technical members. The proposal was approved by the appointments committee of the cabinet. The proposal was

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Madras High Court orders the Tamil Nadu government to restrict entry of non-Hindus in Palani Temple

Madras High Court orders the Tamil Nadu government to restrict entry of non-Hindus in Palani Temple

Jan 31, 2024

Madras High Court recently directed the Tamil Nadu government and the State Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to ensure non-Hindus are not allowed to enter beyond the flagpole area of the Palani temple (Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple) and its sub-temples in Tamil

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AMU  Minority Status Hearing: Day 6

AMU  Minority Status Hearing: Day 6

Jan 30, 2024

The SC heard the arguments on the issue of the minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University. The matter is being heard by the 7-judge constitution bench comprised of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Surya Kant, Justice JB

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Ensuring Justice: The Impact of Legal Strikes on the Wheels of Justice

Ensuring Justice: The Impact of Legal Strikes on the Wheels of Justice

Jan 30, 2024

Introduction: The recent observation by the Allahabad High Court on the disruption caused by lawyers’ strikes highlights a critical issue affecting the justice system. Unlike industrial establishments, courts cannot afford prolonged strikes without severe consequences, as they bring justice to a standstill, negatively

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INNER RING ROAD SCAM: The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh HC order granting anticipatory bail to N. Chandrababu Naidu

INNER RING ROAD SCAM: The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh HC order granting anticipatory bail to N. Chandrababu Naidu

Jan 29, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court granting anticipatory bail to the former chief minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta rejected the plea filed by the Andhra Pradesh government

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Late SC judge Justice Fathima M. Beevi, also the first woman to become a judge of the SC , was awarded Padma Bhushan (Posthumously)

Late SC judge Justice Fathima M. Beevi, also the first woman to become a judge of the SC , was awarded Padma Bhushan (Posthumously)

Jan 29, 2024

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first woman to become the judge of the Supreme Court of India, was awarded the Padma Bhushan award, posthumously on Thursday. The third highest civilian award has been given in the field of public affairs. Justice Fathima Beevi,

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Shift from ‘Adjournement culture’ to a ‘culture of professionalism’ is needed: CJI DY Chandrachud

Shift from ‘Adjournement culture’ to a ‘culture of professionalism’ is needed: CJI DY Chandrachud

Jan 29, 2024

CJI DY Chandrachud, while speaking on the inauguration of the year-long diamond jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court, stressed the fact that there is a pressing need to begin the ‘difficult conversation’ on long court vacations, where the lawyers and the judges can

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Unlocking Legal Clarity: Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Petition for Revenue Determination Amidst Arbitration Dispute

Unlocking Legal Clarity: Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Petition for Revenue Determination Amidst Arbitration Dispute

Jan 28, 2024

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted permission for a writ petition, allowing the petitioner to approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority to settle the amount payable on an instrument, despite the ongoing arbitration under Section 8 of the A&C

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Karnataka High Court Invalidates State’s Decision on Special Prosecutors Under POCSO Act

Karnataka High Court Invalidates State’s Decision on Special Prosecutors Under POCSO Act

Jan 28, 2024

In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court has nullified the State government’s move to designate regular Public Prosecutors (PPs) as Special Public Prosecutors (SPPs) for courts under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) [Raghavendra YT & Others v.

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