Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Trial Delays

Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Trial Delays

Jun 10, 2024

The issue at hand is whether an accused under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act can be granted bail due to prolonged incarceration and undue delay in the completion of the trial, despite the stringent conditions set forth under Section 37

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SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

Jun 10, 2024

Background:- On 6th June the court took note of the urgency of the matter and Himachal Pradesh was ordered to release 137 cusecs of water. Also, the government of Haryana was directed to facilitate the same and enable the Issue:- The petition was

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3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

May 8, 2024

The SC held that the time limit of 3 months that has been prescribed under Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice (care and Protection) Act 2015, for ascertaining the mental and physical capacity of a child below 16 years of age, is only

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Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

May 7, 2024

On Tuesday, The SC took the Suo Motu cognizance regarding the mechanical entries that are made in the history sheets that are prepared by the police against the innocent individuals who come from the marginalized and disadvantaged section of society. The bench of

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Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

May 7, 2024

On Monday the minimum marks criteria for interviews as a part of the selection criteria for the appointment in the district judiciary in the states of Bihar and Gujarat, was upheld by the court. The bench comprised of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant

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Domestic Violence Compensation Debate Centers on Victim’s Trauma vs. Perpetrator’s Wealth : Supreme Court

Domestic Violence Compensation Debate Centers on Victim’s Trauma vs. Perpetrator’s Wealth : Supreme Court

May 2, 2024

The Supreme Court has raised the question of whether compensation awarded in a domestic violence case should be proportionate to the victim’s violence or the guilty party’s financial status. The husband challenged the ₹3 crore compensation awarded, arguing that the amount should have

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Indian Government Removes Surgical Certificate Requirement for Gender Change in Passports

Indian Government Removes Surgical Certificate Requirement for Gender Change in Passports

May 1, 2024

Introduction: In a significant development, the Indian government has decided to waive the requirement for surgical certificates for individuals seeking to change their gender identity on passports. This decision, announced before the Madras High Court, marks a crucial step in easing the process

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Supreme Court Criticizes IMA President’s Comments, Allows Interview to be Brought on Record

Supreme Court Criticizes IMA President’s Comments, Allows Interview to be Brought on Record

Apr 30, 2024

The Supreme Court has criticized comments made by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr RV Asokan against the top court in relation to the Patanjali misleading ads case. A Bench of Justices Hima Kohli and J. Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed their objection after

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Supreme Court Grills Centre on Uniform Rates for Private Hospital Care

Supreme Court Grills Centre on Uniform Rates for Private Hospital Care

Apr 30, 2024

The Supreme Court in India has asked the Centre about the uniform rates for patient care in private hospitals, a question that was raised during a hearing on petitions challenging the government’s move on prescribing uniform rates for ophthalmological procedures across the country.

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Judicial Fortification of India’s Electoral Democracy: A Review of Landmark Case

Judicial Fortification of India’s Electoral Democracy: A Review of Landmark Case

Apr 27, 2024

Introduction: India’s electoral system stands as a testament to the vibrancy and inclusivity of its democracy. Through a series of landmark judgments, the judiciary has played a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the electoral process. This article explores five pivotal cases that

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