Transgender Rights and the Law: Supreme Court Intercedes to Protect Activist
Introduction On October 18, the Supreme Court stepped in to shield a transgender rights activist from Manipur’s police, who had sought her arrest in connection with her social media posts regarding the alleged misuse of funds designated for transgender welfare. The court not
Supreme Court Rules on Taxation of Tinted Glass Sheets
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment on the taxation of tinted glass sheets, clarifying their categorization under the relevant tax law. The case involved M/S Triveni Glass Limited, a manufacturer of glass products, and raised questions about whether
SC granted bail to the leader accused of making posts against the Prime Minister
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to congress leader Afzal Lakhani, who was accused of making Anti Indian and pro-Pakistani Facebook posts and making posts with derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother. His bail was denied by the
Dowry demand without cruelty is not an offence under section 498A IPC: Kerala High Court
Recently, the Kerala High Court observed that demand for dowry or any property or valuable security without the ingredient of “cruelty” will not amount to an offence under section 498A of Indian Penal code. It also held that trivial disputes between spouses or
Transgender persons in a heterosexual relationship have the right to marry: SC
On Tuesday, the court refused to grant the legal recognition to the queer marriages in India. Meanwhile, it also clarified that as per the statutory provisions, transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have a right to marry. Four judgments were pronounced by a constitution
“It is an ‘obligation’ of state to provide ‘support persons’ to POCSO victims”: Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the state has an obligation to provide support persons to child victims as per the protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act and stated that it cannot be made optional or left to the discretion of
Distinction among sub-classes of buyers rejected by SC
All homebuyers will have equal rights and claims in the insolvency process of a real estate developer, regardless of whether they have a refund decree. Homebuyers who got a refund decree from RERA have the same rights as other homebuyers in the insolvency
Supreme Court Overturns 10-Year Drug Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws
Introduction: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on October 13, 2023, set aside a High Court order that had sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for possessing a substantial quantity of heroin. The Apex Court made this decision based on
“If the woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy, her decision must be respected.” Justice BV Nagarathna
Recently, Justice BV Nagarathna observed that if a pregnant woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy then primacy must be given to her decision. “If despite the said counselling, a pregnant woman is, as in the instant case, determined to terminate the pregnancy,
“Family planning is the obligation of every citizen in the interest of the society and the country”: SC
On 9th October, through an order, the Supreme Court allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, had highlighted the role as well as the importance of the concept of family planning. On 11th October, during
