Hindu Marriage can be dissolved through customary deed if the existence of such a right is proven: SC
It was recently observed by the SC that Hindu Marriages can be dissolved with the customary divorce deed, but this will be possible only when it is proven by parties that the customary right is established. It has been said that the marriage
If the arrest of the accused is not valid and lawful, the remand order shall fail: SC in Money Laundering Case
It was observed by the SC that any court that is remanding an arrest under section 167 C.R.P.C where the arrest has been made by the enforcement directorate, has the foremost duty of verification as well as ensuring that the arrest is valid
Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Concerns in Evidence Collection and Prosecution Process
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has raised significant concerns regarding the preparation of ‘panchnamas,’ documents that record the proceedings of searches and seizures. The court ruled that if these documents were prepared in violation of Section 162 of
Delhi HC directs government to display ‘environmental cost’ of projects at construction sites
Recently, the Delhi High Court passed an order directing the union government to display environmental cost, the number of trees being felled for the project and the location of the compensatory plantation for the projects at the construction site. “As far as construction
RPF personnel can considered as ‘workmen’ for compensation purposes: SC
Issue:- The appeal was filed by a commanding officer of the Railway Protection Forces, whereby it challenged the order of the Gujarat HC, which had upheld the compensation awarded by the workmen compensation commissioner, to the kin of a constable, who had died
Rs. 3 Laksh cost imposed on Sanjiv Bhatt for petitions alleging bias against the Trial Judge: SC
Facts:– Sacked IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt is serving life imprisonment an a case of custodial death that took place in 1990 Issue:- The petitions were filed by Sanjiv Bhatt where he had alleged bias and unfairness against the presiding judge, who was the
Delhi HC seeks government response over illegal encroachment on ‘heritage properties’ in Chandni Chowk
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice seeking the government’s response to a public interest litigation claiming illegal encroachment by traders on various heritage properties in Chandni Chowk. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula was
Petition produced with a fabricated court order, SC orders criminal investigation
The supreme court recently came across a petition which had a fabricated document, to show it as an order of the Supreme Court itself. The bench led by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal ordered a criminal investigation into the issue.
Kerala HC expresses displeasure at the increasing Human-Animal conflict
Issue:- The bench was considering the Suo Moto PIL “In re Bruno” to monitor the state action in the instances of Animal cruelty where the court was hearing the application for vacating to stay the boating activities at the Anayirangal dam. Analysis:-The boating
Termination of Delhi Legislative Assembly Fellows had been stayed by the Delhi HC
Facts:- The petitioners were appointed after the advertisement as well as a proper selection process that took place in the year 2019. The services were extended on a regular basis after every two years and their tenure would have ended in 2024. Their
