No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that if the abduction or kidnapping is done without the demand of ransom, it would not amount to an offence under section 364A IPC. The prosecution has to prove the act of kidnapping or abduction along with ransom
Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC
Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two
Delhi High Court Grants Bail in Controversial Rape Case: Examining Legal Nuances
Introduction: The recent decision by the Delhi High Court granting bail to a man accused of raping a woman under the pretext of marriage has stirred significant debate and analysis. The case, which involved intricate details of the relationship between the accused and
Manual scavenging, Shame on Humanity: Karnataka HC
Issue:- On Wednesday, a Suo moto cognizance was taken up by the Karnataka High Court of a Big Picture Article that was published by the New Indian Express on 25th December 2023. Observation:- The court observed that the story was disturbing and shocks
Wife is entitled to divorce on grounds of cruelty if subjected to sexual perversion without consent: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently held that a wife is entitled to divorce if subjected to sexual perversions against her will amounting to physical as well as mental cruelty. The division bench of justices Amit Rawal and CS Sudha observed “Perceptions of people
Minor’s plea to terminate 34 weeks pregnancy from incestuous relationship with brother rejected: Kerala HC
Issue:- It was requested in the plea that allowing the pregnancy could have cataclysmic consequences on the mental and physical health of the girl. Analysis:- To this, the court sought an expert opinion. As per the initial recommendation of the medical review board,
Unqualified Medical Practitioners: A Hazard to Rural Health
Introduction The Karnataka High Court recently addressed a critical concern plaguing rural healthcare: unqualified individuals providing medical services. In a case involving a paramedical practitioner seeking clinic registration, the Court’s dismissal shed light on the dangers posed by those without proper medical qualifications.
Bombay HC directs police officers to seek permission from the magistrates to investigate non-cognizable offences
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court recently directed the director general of police (DGP) to issue a circular directing the investigating agencies to seek permission from the jurisdictional magistrates to investigate non-cognizable offences in appropriate cases. “Considering the ambiguous status, I deem
‘consumer’ in a brothel house can be made liable: Kerala HC
Facts:- The petitioner in the case was found as a customer in a brothel house and was alleged as the 3rd accused for the offences under sections 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act). Background:- The
Parliament security lapse:- Plea filed in SC, sought probe monitored by retired judge
PIL was filed by a lawyer in the SC whereby he had sought the judicial investigation under the supervision of any retired SC judge in the matter of the Lok Sabha security breach which happened on December 13, 2023. The petitioner seeks an
