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“Living Together Is Not A Compulsory Exercise”: SC Dissolved Marriage Under Article 142
Supreme Court on Monday dissolved a two decade long marriage which was never consummated. It was found that the couple never lived together even for a day and also noted that there was a crash landing
Two Girl Students Thrashed, Paraded by Teacher Over Suspicion of Being Lesbians: Homophobic Bullying
In a shocking incident reported in a Meerut school, a school teacher allegedly thrashed and then paraded two girl students across the school over the suspicion of them being in a homosexual relationsh
Bombay Court Temporarily Banned “Selmon Bhoi” Game Allegedly Based On Salman Khan’s Hit & Run Case
Granting interim relief to the Bollywood actor Salman Khan, the Bombay Civil Court has ordered temporary restraint on access to the “Selmon Bhoi” video game, allegedly based on the 2002 hi
Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Centre government over complete inaction for filling up the vacancies in Tribunals. The three-judge bench also came down heavily for enacting the Tribunals Reforms A
Near Total Abortion Ban: US Supreme Court Declines To Block Texas 6 Week Abortion Ban
Considered to be a blow to the 1973 Supreme Court’s landmark judgment (Roe v. Wade), US Supreme Court late Wednesday declined to block the extreme Texas 6 week abortion ban with a 5-4 vote. The
In a landmark judgment, Kerala High Court noted that requirement to furnish father’s name to register the birth or death of children conceived through the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), l
An Additional Sessions judge Sanjashree J Gharat of Mumbai session court noted that the grievance of a woman who had accused her husband of committing sexual intercourse with her against her will does
Setting aside a Central government order, Delhi High Court noted that a widowed daughter is also entitled to dependent pension benefits when satisfying other conditions of the scheme. As per the Centr
Caste Overshadowed Talent and Sacrifices: Hockey Player Vandana Kataria’s Family Faces Casteist Slur
Making the whole country proud in Tokyo Olympics 2021 by becoming the first Indian woman to score a hat-trick at Olympics was not enough for some. The player lost her father three months back. But cou
Hathras horror has been repeated again in the Delhi Cantonment in southwest Delhi. A nine-year-old Dalit girl has been allegedly gang-raped by a priest and three others. The brutality didn’t end
A video of a woman slapping a cab driver Sadahat Ali in Lucknow is doing rounds on the internet. The video led to furore and #arrestlucknowgirl is trending on Twitter. Netizens have been demanding an
Karnataka Becomes First Indian State To Provide Reservation for Transgender Community in Govt Jobs
Karnataka government informed the Karnataka High Court about providing 1 percent horizontal reservation in all general as well as reserve categories for the third gender. With that, Karnataka becomes
A Pocket Spy: All You Need To Know About Project Pegasus
After Paris-based journalism nonprofit Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International allegedly accessed a leaked database of thousands of telephone numbers, they shared it with 17 global media organizat
No Government Job, No Increments For Violators: Two Child Policy In UP
On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission released the first draft of the population control bill on its official website and has sought suggestions from the public till July 19, 2021. The dra
Uniform Civil Code: Need For A Common Law For All
Underlining the dire need to have a Uniform Civil Code, Delhi High Court on Wednesday noted that the youth belonging to different communities, tribes, castes, or religions who solemnise their marriage
Custodial Murder or Natural Death: RIP Father Stan Swamy (1937-2021)
After a long wait for bail, 84-years old Stan Swamy took his last breath on Monday and left behind multiple questions for all of us. Some titled it a foretold custodial murder, some called it a miscar
Life Imprisonment More Severe Than Death Penalty: Madras High Court
Madras High Court modified a death sentence to one of life imprisonment to an appellant who was convicted of murdering his mother, wife, and two children before allegedly attempting suicide. He blamed
Justice for George Floyd: Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years In Prison
On Friday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison. He was convicted of killing an African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis in M
Telangana High Court on Thursday ordered a judicial first class magistrate of Alair town to conduct a probe into the death of a Dalit woman in police custody allegedly due to brutal torture. An inspec
A Supreme Court June 7 order has left environmentalists and human rights activists bewildered after it ordered the demolition of over 10,000 houses in Khori village, a slum located on the Delhi-Haryan
Mathura local court has adjourned the bail plea of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan to July 5 for serving of copy, reply, and arguments. Siddique’s counsel requested his bail citing the d
National Human Rights Commission chairperson and retired Supreme Court judge Arun Mishra on Monday constituted a seven member committee to probe the complaints of the victims of West Bengal post poll
Delhi police has moved Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court order dated June 15 where the court has granted bail to the three UAPA accused – Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kali
Four days after popular political cartoonist Manjul received a notice from Twitter, he was suspended by Reliance Industries Limited owned Network 18. He was served notice after Twitter received a lega
Free Covid Vaccination For All: PM Nadrendra Modi Revised Vaccination Policy
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the significant revisions that the Centre government has made in the Covid vaccination policy. “Today, it has been decided that the Centre will
Madras High Court has issued certain guidelines to protect the LGBTQIA+ community from harassment and discrimination. The court has also stated that strict action will be taken against those found to
Fine Line Between Freedom of Speech and Social Media Trial: Rapper MC Kode Missing
An eminent name in the capital’s underground hip-hop circuit and one of the founders of Spit Dope Inc, MC Kode aka Aditya Tiwari has been missing since June 1 after he was brutally trolled on all th
Why Pakistani Minority Migrants Are Deprived Of Covid-19 Vaccination: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Rajasthan government as to why it is not considering the Pakistani minority migrants, who are not having prescribed identity cards, elig
Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Centre over the dual pricing of Covid-19 vaccination in different parts of the country. The apex court also questioned the rationale behind letting sta
“Better Facilities In Jail”: 21 Prisoners In UP Refused Parole
In a bizarre incident, over 21 convicts lodged in various jails in Uttar Pradesh have refused to avail parole citing the reason that they feel safer inside the prison. Supreme Court had issued directi
“Providing Night Shelters To Urban Homeless Amid Covid -19 Is Critical”: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court on Wednesday noted that it is extremely critical to provide night shelters to the homeless people in urban areas amid the second wave of Covid-19. The division bench of Chief Just
Over 2000 Women Lawyers Urges CJI NV Ramana to Take Cognizance of West Bengal Post Poll Violence
2093 women lawyers wrote to CJI NV Ramana to take cognizance of the alleged post poll violence in West Bengal. The women advocates have sought directions to constitute a Special Investigation Team to
While hearing a plea filed by an interfaith couple, Punjab and Haryana High Court has opined that dispute regarding the validity of marriage cannot be a ground for denial of protection to the couple f
Considering the hard work and challenges of the media persons, the Supreme Court on Thursday announced the launch of a mobile application for the journalists through which they can report the virtual
Shocking visuals of half-burnt and decomposed bodies floating in the Ganga river triggered panic among the residents. The dead bodies are discovered at various places of Uttar Pradesh. 71 bodies have
Taking note of the ill-treatment that people are encountering in other states, the Supreme Court has warned the Centre and States that no patient should be denied hospitalization or essential drugs in
WE HAVE TAKEN A DECISION TO GO AHEAD — EC to Supreme Court Following the Election Commission assurance, the Supreme Court has allowed the counting of votes on Sunday. The apex court also raised the
Don’t Clamp Down on SOS Covid-19 Messages on Social Media: SC Warns Centre, States
Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that citizens who are using social media to raise their concerns and requirements should not face any backlash from the police. The court stated that it will trea
Cops Snatched Oxygen Cylinder from Son Begging for Mother’s Life; ADG Orders Probe
On Thursday, a video broke everyone’s heart where a son can be seen kneeling down and begging for an oxygen cylinder that he had somehow arranged for his mother. A group of policemen forcibly to
Madras High Court came down heavily on the Election Commission of India for the surge in Covid-19 cases while commenting that the Election Commission officials should be tried for murder charges for i
SCBA Opposed SC’s Order to Transfer Covid Matters from High Courts to Itself, Called It Unjustified
The Supreme Court Bar Association has moved the Supreme Court against its Thursday order directing the transfer of the matters related to Covid to itself while High Courts are already hearing the matt
Assistance to Senior Citizens Must during Pandemic: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court directed the State government to issue circulars to ensure timely assistance and medical relief for the elderly citizens during this prevailing pandemic situation. The High Court
SC Seeks National Policy on Covid-19 Management, Appoints Harish Salve as Amicus Curiae
Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has taken suo moto cognizance of the current Covid emergency and has issued the notice. SC has appointed Senior Advocate Harish Salve as t
“Beg, Borrow, or Steal, It’s Your Job to Arrange Oxygen: Delhi HC Slammed Centre
“BEG, BORROW OR STEAL. IT IS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY” — Delhi High Court Taking note of the grim Covid situation, Delhi High Court came down heavily on the Centre government over the poor respo
SC Activates Article 224A of Indian Constitution to Appoint Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges
Supreme Court has given life to Article 224A of the Indian Constitution that had been dormant for the past 58 years. The apex court allowed the Chief Justices of all High Courts to appoint the retired
“Don’t Divert Oxygen Supplies Marked for Delhi”: HC Issued Contempt Notice to M/s INOX
Taking note of the grim situation, Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice to the oxygen manufacturer M/s INOX for not complying with its earlier order to supply the oxygen to Delhi. The manufac
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in Supreme Court seeking directions to stop the mass gatherings at Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttrakhand. The petitioner has also sought directions to the Elec
Taking note of the medical negligence reported in several cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered that cases under Epidemic Act will be registered against any hospital which tu
Bombay HC Denies Ramadan Mass Prayers at Mumbai Mosque
Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to grant permission to Jama Masjid Mosque Trust to allow people to offer Namaz at the mosque in South Mumbai during the period of Ramadan. The bench cited the re
Forced to Lick Spit and Drink Urine, Panchayat in Gaya Tortured Dalit Man over Love Affair
In a shameful and inhumane incident, a Dalit man was tortured for eloping with a woman he loves. He was forced to lick the spit and drink urine by the village Panchayat. The incident was reported in t
Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by the former chief of Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board Waseem Rizvi seeking removal of 26 verses from Quran alleging it of promoting terro
“Person above 18 Years Free to Choose Religion of His/Her Choice”: Supreme Court
Refusing to entertain a public interest litigation of a BJP leader, Supreme Court noted that a person above the age of 18 years is free to choose a religion of his or her choice. The petitioner had so
Supreme Court on Thursday denied granting any relief to the Rohingya refugees who are detained in Jammu and Kashmir. The court stated that Rohingyas shall not be deported to Myanmar without following
Delhi HC Issues Notice to Centre, EC over Plea Seeking Compulsory Masking during Election Campaigns
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre government and Election Commission over a plea seeking directions to make wearing masks compulsory during the election campaigns. The matter will now b
“Municipal Commissioners Should be Booked for Deaths during Manual Scavenging”: Madras High Court
Madras High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Tamil Nadu government while stating that the municipal commissioners should be booked for culpable homicide in case of any death in the future d
Madras HC Ordered Exhumation and Reburial of Covid-19 Victim Dr Simon after 11 Months
Allowing the petition of the deceased’s wife, Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Chennai Corporation to exhume the body of Dr. Simon Hercules and rebury at the Kilpauk Cemetery after 11
Even amid uproar by the opposition leaders, Rajya Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The GNCTD Bill seeks to enhance the powers of Lieutenant Go
SC Dismisses CM Jagan’s Complaint Against Justice NV Ramana
The Supreme Court has today dismissed a complaint raised by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy, wherein he alleged that Justice NV Ramana was trying to influence the state judiciar
Supreme Court Stayed Proceedings in All High Courts over Pleas to Regulate OTT Platforms
Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed all the proceedings that are pending before several High Courts of India on the petitions filed in connection to the regulation of the over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Sol
Groom’s Father Sued Photographer for Loss of Marriage Ritual Videos, Wins 55,000 Compensation
Irked over the missing videos of the marriage rituals of his only son, a Bangalorean man sued a professional photographer for damages while stating that marriage is only a once-in-a-lifetime affair. T
Plea in Bombay High Court to Mandate Use of A4 Size Paper for Pleadings in All Courts of Maharashtra
A petition has been filed in Bombay High Court seeking directions to mandate the use of A4 size paper printed on both sides, for filing all pleadings in the High Court and all other subordinate courts
“For How Many Generations Reservations will Continue”: SC
Supreme Court on Friday sought to know that for how many generations would reservations in jobs and education continue in connection to the Maratha quota case. The bench also raised concerns over R
Punjab And Haryana High Court Allows Registration of Marriage Via Video Conferencing
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently overruled a single-bench judgment and allowed the registration of marriage of a couple through the video-conferencing facility. The bench comprising of J
BJP MLA To Deposit 5 Lakh Security to Hear PIL On Covid Medicines
The Bombay High Court has recently directed a BJP MLA Ashish Shelar to pay a security deposit of Rs 5 Lakh within 7 days, after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has raised objections to a
On Monday, the Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Bar Council of Delhi and the Bar Council of India, in a plea by advocate Prashant Bhushan, who challenged a rule that prevents lawyers fro
“Govt Official Taking Charge of Election Commission is Mockery of Constitution”: Supreme Court
Supreme Court on Friday noted that the Centre and state governments cannot appoint persons holding government office as election commissioners. The bench led by Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman observed
No Coercive Action against LiveLaw, Kerala HC Issues Notice to Centre over New IT Rules
Kerala High Court has issued a notice to the Centre government over the plea filed by LiveLaw challenging the constitutional validity of the newly introduced Information Technology intermediary rules
Karnataka’s Restrictions On Travel From Kerala Against Union Govt Orders – HC
On Tuesday, the Karnataka High Court has rebuked the state government for not modifying the order by which it imposed restrictions on travel from the neighboring state of Kerala. The above observation
Supreme Court Declines Plea Challenging 8-Phase Polls in West Bengal
Supreme Court on Tuesday declined the petition challenging the Election Commission’s decision to conduct the assembly polls of West Bengal in eight phases. The bench led by Chief Justice of Indi
We Have Highest Respect For Women; Never Asked Rapist To Marry Victim – CJI SA Bobde
On the event of International Women’s Day, the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said that the Supreme Court, as an institution, had the highest respect for womanhood, and recent media reports quoting
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file its response over the memo filed in connection to the two deaths of manhole workers and another incident of sweeper committing suicide af
Attorney General KK Venugopal has refused to give his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against the former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha lawmaker, Ranjan Gogoi over his alleged derogat
Disqualification of Candidates from Work for Wearing Glasses Violates Article 14: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madurai bench of Madras High Court observed that a person who has to wear glasses for regular functioning cannot be disqualified from a job on account of poor vision without
Govt Announces New Social Media Guidelines To Curb Its Misuse
On Thursday, the Central Government has announced the all-new Information Technology Rules 2021, which include intermediary guidelines and a digital media ethics code. With this latest development, th
No Extra Chance to the UPSC Candidates Who Already Exhausted October 2020 Attempt: SC
Supreme Court has given its final verdict in connection to the appeal for granting a second attempt to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Prelims examination 2021. The court stated that no ext
Observing that opposing an adult’s right to choose the spouse of their choice over the caste differences is a violation of fundamental rights, Himachal Pradesh High Court stated a girl is neithe
Bombay HC Upheld Bail Granted to Man Accused of ISIS Links
Bombay High Court has upheld the decision of a special NIA court granting bail to Kalyan-based Areeb Majeed who was accused of having links with ISIS. Majeed spent over six years in jail in Arthur Roa
“Right to Shelter Doesn’t Mean Right to Encroach”: Gujarat HC Denied Relief to Slum Dwellers
Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to formulate new housing policies for the downtrodden strata of the society, or lines of policies for commercial or industrial zones. The bench not
Recently, the top court has held that the parties who agree privately to settle their dispute outside the modes contemplated under Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure are also entitled to a refu
Supreme Court dismissed a review petition filed by twelve activists against its 2020 ruling in connection to the Shaheen Bagh Protests while observing that the right to protest and express dissent com
After Attaining Puberty, Muslim Girl is at Liberty to Marry Anyone: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Referring to the various literature on Muslim marriages and judgments of the different courts, Punjab and Haryana High Court has noted that a Muslim girl who is less than the age of 18 years and has a
Allahabad HC Reinstated Government Employee Who was Fired for Being Gay
Allahabad High Court reinstated a home guard from Bulandshahr city of Uttar Pradesh to his government job who was fired for being gay in June 2019. The court observed that treating sexual orientation
Farmers’ Tractor Parade Violence: Delhi Police Arrested Actor-Activist Deep Sidhu
Delhi police have arrested Punjabi actor and singer Deep Sidhu who was one of the main accused in the January 26 Red Fort violence. Delhi special cell unit nabbed him in the Zirakpur area between Chan
Women Protestors of Shaheen Bagh Move SC, Seek Parity with Farm Stir
As per sources, the women who protested at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act have moved the Supreme Court seeking a joint hearing of the pending review of the October 2020 judgment
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Seeking President’s Rule in Uttar Pradesh
The top court has on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that sought to impose President’s rule in the State of Uttar Pradesh under Article 356 of the Constitution and dissolving the Yogi
4G Internet Services Restored in Jammu and Kashmir
After being suspended for almost two years, 4G internet services will finally be restored in the entire Jammu and Kashmir, J&K administration principal secretary Rohit Kansal announced on Twitter,
Supreme Court Grants Ad-Interim Bail to Comedian Munawar Faruqui
The Supreme Court has on Friday granted ad-interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui, in relation to a case registered against him by the Madhya Pradesh Police, for allegedly insulting religious sentim
Delhi Police Refuted Claims of FIR against Greta Thunberg
Following a huge intense social media word war between the supporters and critics of farmers’ protests in the last two days, Delhi police on Thursday lodged an FIR against unnamed persons who ar
No Compensation For Families Of Farmers Who Died During Protests – Centre
On Tuesday, the Central Government informed the Lok Sabha that it will not provide compensation to the bereaved families of those farmers, who lost their lives during protests against the three Farm L
Wife Entitled to Family Pension Even If She Murders Her Husband: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife is entitled to family pension even after she has been convicted of murdering her husband. The court set aside the Haryana government order. “Nobod
‘Jokes Need No Defence’ – Kunal Kamra’s Response to Contempt Notice By SC
Comedian Kunal Kamra has on Thursday filed a counter-affidavit before the Supreme Court, stating that his tweets were not published with the intention of insulting the Court but to draw its attention
On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to transfer to itself, the petitions filed in the Allahabad High Court challenging the ordinance brought by the Uttar Pradesh government against religious conversi
Father Has No Right over Deceased Son’s Frozen Sperm: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court refused to entertain a plea filed by the father of a deceased man seeking the right to collect his son’s frozen sperm. The court maintained that the only other person, apart
Varavara Rao’s Medical Report is a ‘Complete Eyewash’, Submits Indira Jaising
The Maharashtra State government has on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that the state is willing to shift the 81-year-old Telugu poet Varavara Rao to the prison ward of JJ Hospital, instead o
On Tuesday, the Gujarat High Court ordered for an immediate release of an interfaith couple, who were arrested on account of their inter-religious marriage The bench comprising of Justices Sonia Gokan
Supreme Court Dismissed Aadhaar Review Pleas in 4:1 Verdict
In a 4:1 verdict, Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the batch of petitions seeking review of its 2018 verdict which declared the Aadhaar Act constitutional and valid with striking down some of its
Paucity of Funds Not an Excuse, Salary is a Fundamental Right: Delhi HC
While hearing a batch of petitions in connection to the non-payment of salaries and pensions to the employees of Municipal Corporations, Delhi High Court has stated that paucity of funds cannot be or
Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued notice of motion to the state of Haryana over a petition challenging Haryana Panchayati Raj (second amendment) Act, 2020 wherein the women candidates ar
Cardiogenic Shock Reason Behind Death of Moradabad Ward Boy, Not “Covaxin”: Health Ministry
The post mortem report of 46 year old Mahipal Singh who died on Sunday evening and had received Coronavirus vaccine shot on Saturday reveals that the death is unrelated to vaccination. It was reported
Tractor Rally on Republic Day – SC Says Entry into Delhi to be Decided by Delhi Police
On Monday, the Supreme Court has held the Delhi Police as the ‘first authority’ to decide as to whether the protesting farmers can be granted entry into the national capital or not. The bench head
Arnab Chat Gate Controversy: NSUI Files Complaint against Arnab Goswami over Released Whatsapp Chats
Raising concerns on national security, the National Student Union of India (NSUI), the youth wing of Congress has filed a complaint against Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in connection to t
Lawyer and activist Saket Gokhale has moved Bombay High Court against the Drug Comptroller General of India seeking directions to publicize the information about the safety and efficacy of the Bharat
The decision of City Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aishwarya Dongre to punish a woman civil police officer (CPO) by transferring her to the traffic duty for two days was highly condemned by the
From the official page of Bhartiya Kisan Union, a press statement has been released that the national president of BKU, Bhupinder Singh Mann has recused to be a part of the four-member committee appoi
505 Lawyers Write to CJI SA Bobde Seeking Resumption of Physical Hearings in Supreme Court
A representation has been moved by Supreme Court lawyers before Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde seeking resumption of the physical functioning of the apex court. The representation is writt
Kerala HC Grants Permission to CBI to Continue the Life Mission Probe
Kerala High Court on Tuesday has granted the permission to the central investigation agency CBI to continue the Life Mission scam probe while observing that it is an intelligent scam. The High Court h
Supreme Court Stays Implementation of Three Farm Laws Until Further Orders
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of farm laws until further orders. The bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has also set up a four-member committee to break the
Madhya Pradesh Governor Gives Nod to Anti-Conversion Ordinance
On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel gave his assent to an ordinance that penalizes religious conversions through fraudulent means including those for the sake of marriage. The Madhya
Days after Kangana Ranaut was slammed over Twitter for misidentifying an aged woman from Punjab as a protestor in Shaheen Bagh protests and passing some ingenuine remarks, the woman from Punjab, Mahin
Delhi HC Issues Notice to Twitter, YouTube, Facebook for Disclosing Rape Victim Identity
While hearing a public interest litigation, Delhi High Court has issued notice to social media platforms including Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for disclosing the identity of victims of sexual offen
Non-Compliance to Judicial Order Doesn’t Amount to Contempt of Court : Punjab and Haryana HC
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an implementing party cannot be subject to contempt of court in case of non-compliance to judicial order if there is any practical difficulty. The High Cour
Supreme Court while hearing a MACT matter observed that the conception that housewives do not work or do not add value to the household is problematic and needs to be overcome. The bench raised the co
SC Refuses to Stay Anti-Conversion Law, Issues Notice to UP and Uttarakhand to Examine Validity
On Monday, the Supreme Court has issued notices on the petitions challenging the laws promulgated by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand states in the name of ‘love jihad’ against religious conversi
Names of Absconding Accused Can be Published Over Social Media – Punjab and Haryana High Court
Earlier in December 2020, the Punjab and Haryana High Court noted that there is no harm in publishing names of persons declared as absconding accused on social media. The bench headed by Justice Amol
Supreme Court on Tuesday, has allowed the Centre government to go ahead with the redevelopment of the Central Vista project in a 2:1 verdict. The apex court bench upheld that the exercise of power und
Several people including comedians Varun Grover, Vir Das, and Rohan Joshi have criticized the arrest of stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqi during his show at a cafe in 56 Dukan area in Indore and stood
Delhi High Court Stays Centre’s Eviction Notice to Padma Vibhushan Awardee Birju Maharaj
Delhi High Court on Thursday stayed the notice issued by the Centre government directing eminent Kathak artist Pandit Birju Maharaj to vacate the government allotted accommodation in the National Capi
Justice Rakesh Kumar of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has made certain scathing observations against the Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and his government. The observations were made against the pro
PIL in SC Seeking Revision of Eligibility Criteria for Civil Judge Exam in Andhra Pradesh
Supreme Court on Wednesday has issued notices to the state of Andhra Pradesh and Registry of Andhra Pradesh High Court over a plea filed by a student challenging the eligibility criteria for the entra
More than 100 former bureaucrats have written a letter to the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government to withdraw the “illegal and atrocious” anti-conversion law, a law supposedly aim
Plea in SC to Fill Up Vacant Posts in State, District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions
A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre, states, and Union Territories for the speedy appointments of the Presidents and members in state and district consumer disp
BCI Demands Strict Action against UP Police over Brutal Attack on Etah Advocate and Family
Bar Council of India has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court seeking strict action against the police guilty in the brutal attack on an Etah advoca
Lawyer Committed Suicide at Tikri Border, Suicide Note Urges PM Modi to Listen to Farmers
Marking one more loss during the ongoing farmers’ protests, a lawyer from Punjab’s Jalalabad committed suicide on Sunday by consuming poison near the farmers protesting site at Tikri borde
Karnataka HC Directs Cop to Clean Road for One Week After Failing to Register An FIR
The Kalaburagi bench of Karnataka High Court has directed a Station House Officer (SHO) of Bazaar Police Station to clean the road outside the police station for one week as a community service after
Women in Jail Indulge in Vulgar Acts, Ishrat Jahan Alleges Physical and Mental Abuse by Jail Inmates
Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan who was booked under UAPA informed the court that her life is at stake if any immediate preventive measures were not taken. She alleges that she was beaten badly and i
A group of 69 retired civil servants from All India and Central Services has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stating that they were dismayed at the way the Central Vi
United Kingdom’s Broadcast regulator Office of Communications, Ofcom has imposed a £20,000 fine on Arnab Goswami owned Republic Bharat for hate speech and use of offensive language to degrade t
“Possession of Skin of Dead Cows, Bullocks Not An Offence”: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court recently observed that mere possession of dead animal skin would not amount to an offence under Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. The law prohibits slaug
Allahabad HC Imposed Rs 10,000 on UP Board Secretary over Mental Harassment of A Girl Student
Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council’s Secretary Prayagraj for showing a student absent in high school, giving her average marks,
In a raid conducted in Dragonfly club situated in Hotel JW Marriot in Andheri at around 2.30 am on Tuesday, Mumbai Police has booked 34 people under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code, Bombay Poli
On 21st December, the Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that courts cannot interfere if an adult woman marries and converts to another religion out of her own free will. The bench comprising of Justice S
Karnataka HC Stays State Government Order to Drop 61 Criminal Cases against BJP Ministers, MLAs
Karnataka High Court on Monday stayed the state government order dated August 31, 2020 in which it has granted the permission to drop the criminal prosecution in 61 cases against elected representativ
Taking suo moto cognizance of a research paper, Rajasthan High Court asked the state government to ensure that the prisoners are not forced to do menial jobs like cleaning toilets and sweeping on the
SC Sets Aside Bombay HC Verdict Declaring Special Backward Class ‘Gowari’ as ST in Maharashtra
On Friday, the Supreme Court has set aside a Bombay High Court judgment wherein it had declared the ‘Gowari’ community, which was a part of the special Backward Classes in Maharashtra, as
On Thursday, the Supreme Court said that the farmers have a constitutional right to continue with their “absolutely perfect” protest as long as their dissent against the three controversial agricu
The Supreme Court on Friday referred to the order of Andhra Pradesh High Court as ‘disturbing’ that had sought YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government’s response on whether there is a situation of ‘co
“Unable to See Farmers’ Struggles”, Sikh Priest Shot Himself at Singhu Border
Unable to see the plight of protesting farmers at the Singhu border, a Sikh priest from Haryana shot himself on Wednesday. Leaving behind a suicide note, he mentioned the reason that he cannot see the
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on a petition seeking directions for ‘uniform grounds of divorce’ for all citizens, in the spirit of the Indian Constitution. The ben
Taking note of the several PILs filed seeking removal of protesting farmers from the Delhi border, Supreme Court on Wednesday has issued a notice to the Centre and told the Solicitor General Tushar Me
A 22-year old woman from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh has made some shocking revelations that she suffered a miscarriage due to medical negligence. She and her husband were held under the recently introdu
Supreme Court on Tuesday has directed all the states to provide Rs 2,000 per month for the education of children of Child Care Institution (CCI) who are now restored to their families amid the ongoing
On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea on whether or not it can examine the constitutional validity of the national emergency declared in 1975 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. As
Unfortunate That People Move Court at Drop of Hat – Punjab And Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed its resentment while describing as unfortunate, the tendency of people to invoke writ jurisdiction at the “drop of a hat” as “if High Courts are tehsi
UP Police Stop Wedding Amid ‘Love Jihad’ Rumour; Muslim Couple Kept Overnight at Police Station
In a recent instance of Uttar Pradesh’s controversial new anti-conversion law, the state police has on Tuesday interrupted and stopped a Muslim couple from getting married, based on rumors of ‘lov
Bharat Kisan Union Moved Supreme Court against Three Farm Laws
Bharat Kisan Union (Bhanu) has moved the Supreme Court against the three farm laws recently introduced by the Indian government. The massive farmers’ protest has entered day 16 and the protestor
Delhi HC Grants Interim Stay on CIC’s Directions to Disclose Details regarding PM’s Foreign Visits
Delhi High Court on Friday has granted an interim stay till further orders on a Central Information Commission (CIC) order dated July 8 directing the Indian Air Force to disclose the details about Pri
On Wednesday, the Karnataka High Court issued a slew of directions to ensure the proper implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (Manual
On Wednesday, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the introduction of two draft bills pertaining to the prevention of incidents of violence and atrocities against women and children in the state. The bil
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal under House Arrest since His Meeting with Farmers, AAP Alleges
Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday alleges that the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been placed under house arrest since his meeting with the farmers protesting in the National Capital. However, Delh
Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a petition filed by a 94-year old woman seeking directions to declare the proclamation of emergency of 1975 unconstitutional and has also sought Rs 25
The Central Government on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that transgenders shall now be included as a separate gender category in Prison Statistics Report prepared by the National Crime Records
Bharat Bandh on December 8 – All You Need to Know
The Farmer’s Union Leaders have announced a Bharat Bandh on December 8 in support of the ongoing protest against the New Farm Laws. The decision came after several rounds of talks between the Farmer
Plea in Supreme Court Challenges Legal Recognition of Bigamy Among Muslims
A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that the practice of bigamy cannot be allowed for one religious community alone while it is prohibited for persons from other relig
On 27th November, the Karnataka High Court held that “the right of an individual to marry any person of his/her choice, irrespective of caste or religion is a fundamental right enshrined in the Cons
While delivering a lecture on Sunday, Former Supreme Court judge Madan B. Lokur criticized the recently passed ordinance by the Uttar Pradesh government criminalizing religious conversion via marriage
Citing Cold and COVID-19, Centre Calls for a Crucial Meet with the Agitating Farmers Today
As per sources, after the protesting farmers union have rejected the State’s request to move to Burari ground in Delhi, the Centre has called them for a crucial meet today. Peaceful sit-ins by farme
Kerala High Court has pulled up the Central government for denying the enrollment of transgender candidates in National Cadets Corps following a petition moved by a transgender woman challenging Secti
Plea in Supreme Court to Nullify Election Results if Maximum Votes in Favour of NOTA
The BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has moved the Supreme Court in a Public Interest Litigation seeking to direct the Election Commission of India to nullify the election results and ho
BBA and 452 Mumbai Lawyers Wrote to Chief Justice to Make Physical Hearings Optional
Bombay Bar Council (BBA) and 452 other lawyers wrote to Chief Justice, Dipankar Datta seeking directions, allowing lawyers to be given the option to choose between physical and virtual hearing. In the
“Burari is an open jail” Farmers Group Rejects Centre’s Conditional Invitation for Talks
The agitating farmers’ groups who have been staying put at the Singhu and Tikri border points for four days, have rejected the Centre’s conditional invitation for talks, and also refused to sh
Farmer turned Social Media Hero, Navdeep Singh Charged with Attempt to Murder
A young protesting farmer, Navdeep Singh who was applauded over social media after a video of him jumping on to police water cannon vehicle to turn it off went viral over the internet, has been charge
Sex-Workers to Get Rs 5,000 Financial Aid for Three Months in Maharashtra
Following the Supreme Court order, Maharashtra has become the first state to provide financial aid to the sex workers. Maharashtra government on Thursday has decided to provide financial aid of Rs 5,0
Taking note of the habeas corpus petition against the illegal midnight detention of over 200 farmers from their homes, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Haryana Governm
Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Arvind Kejriwal led AAP government that why only spas are disallowed to open amid COVID-19, while all other public places including markets, gyms, metro, buses, and r
Uttar Pradesh Government Approves Ordinance Against ‘Love Jihad’
On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a draft ordinance outlawing religious conversions by marriage, coercion, deceit or enticement, and prescribed up to 10 years imprisonment for those found
SC Dismissed Sacked BSF Constable’s Plea Challenging PM Modi’s Election from Varanasi Constituency
Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by a sacked Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Tej Bahadur challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election as a Member of Parliament fr
Delhi HC Asked Centre, AAP Government to Treat PIL for Menstruation Leave as a Representation
Delhi High Court on Monday has asked the Centre and Delhi government to treat as a representation, a PIL seeking paid leaves for women employees from all the classes including daily wage, contractual,
After receiving a barrage of criticism, Kerala government has decided not to go ahead with the implementation of a controversial amendment ordinance to the Kerala Police Act which aimed at mandating t
Maharashtra Man Booked for Giving Triple Talaq over Phone
A woman has filed a complaint against her 32-year old husband in Maharashtra for allegedly giving her triple talaq over a phone call. Her husband called her on November 20 and said that he doesn’
“Liberty of Citizen Cannot Be Taken Away”; SC Set Aside High Court Order
Setting aside Punjab and Haryana High Court order, Supreme Court noted that the liberty of a citizen cannot be taken away. High Court had dismissed a petition filed by a man on the grounds that his la
CBI Books 16 People for Defaming Top Court Judges on Social Media
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed FIR against 16 individuals and other unknown persons, allegedly supporters of the Andhra Pradesh ruling YSRC party, for posting derogatory social media me
SC Refuses to Direct Centre to Declare the Elections of Charge-sheeted Lawmakers’ as ‘Null and Void’
On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected a plea praying that election of persons charge-sheeted for an offense punishable with imprisonment of five years or more should be declared null and void. The thr
On Monday, the Supreme Court judge, Justice UU Lalit recused from hearing a plea that sought action against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, over the press conference and his letter
Plea In SC Seeks To Ascertain Feasibility Of Confiscating Black Money, Benami Property
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the center to ascertain the feasibility of confiscating Benami properties, disproportionate assets, and black money. The petition filed
Lawyer seeks contempt case against Kunal Kamra over his tweets criticizing Supreme Court
A Mumbai-based lawyer, Rizwan Siddiquee, has sought Attorney General KK Venugopal’s consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra for his series of tweets criticizin
Delhi HC Pulled Up AAP Government for Relaxing COVID-19 Norms amid Surge in Cases
Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the AAP government over relaxing the COVID-19 norms of public gatherings and movement in the National capital even amid the wake of a rise in the number of COVI
Supreme Court pulled up the Maharashtra government and showed immense displeasure against the Bombay High Court decision to decline the interim bail plea of Republic TV founder Arnab Goswami. The apex
Insulting Remarks To SC/ST Person Within Four Walls Do Not Amount To Offence – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday held that “All insults or intimidations to persons belonging to Dalit or tribal communities will not be an offense under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prev
Three-Judge Panel Of Madras HC Questions Validity Of Special Courts To Try MPs, MLAs
A three-judge committee of the Madras High Court has questioned the constitutional validity of setting up Special Courts to exclusively try MPs and MLAs for various crimes, pursuant to the apex court
On 30th October, while expressing its concern over the practice of prenatal sex determination, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail of an accused booked in a case of alleg
Bombay High Court Mulls Guidelines For Press Reporting On Investigation
On Thursday, the Bombay High Court sought the Union government to clarify whether ‘excessive’ reportage by the press on an ongoing investigation amounted to interference in the administration of j
Taking note of the growing trend where police is misusing the power and summoning people from the far corners of the country over social media posts alleged to be defaming in nature, Supreme Court has
Following the Sudarshan TV show on the recent run Tanishq advertisement which has invited a lot of support as well as condemnation, a PIL has been moved before Delhi High Court to regulate the news ch
Supreme Court Rejected Plea Seeking Enforcement of New Farm Laws
Supreme Court on Tuesday has rejected a plea seeking ban on protests and processions against the newly introduced farm laws. The plea sought enforcement of these controversial agricultural laws. The p
Laws against Cow Slaughter Being Misused in UP – Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has expressed its concern over the increasing misuse of anti-cow slaughter law in Uttar Pradesh to target innocent people. The innocent people are targeted without any forensic ev
SC Stays MP High Court Order Restraining Physical Gatherings for Election Campaigning
Supreme Court on Monday has stayed the Gwalior bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court’s October 20 orders restraining political parties from physical gatherings and opt for virtual election campaign
Assam Government Ready to Move Supreme Court Seeking 20% Sample Reverification of Names in NRC
Assam Government has decided to file a fresh affidavit in the top court seeking 20 percent sample reverification of names mentioned in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the districts borderin
While deciding on the question of granting bail, the Supreme Court has held that travelling abroad is an inseverable part of fundamental right dignity and personal liberty. “This right cannot be
Delhi High Court has noted that it’s the right time to end the extension of paroles and bails which were earlier granted to prisoners during the Coronavirus outbreak to decongest the jails as on
PIL in Delhi High Court Seeking Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Staff
A public interest litigation has been moved before Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre and Delhi government to accord paid leaves for all women staff during their menstruation phase. The
Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to take cognizance of the representation of Nanded Gurudwara management board seeking permission for Dussehra process
While speaking at a condolence meeting for former Supreme Court Justice A R Lakshmanan who died on August 27, the seniormost top court Justice NV Ramana stated that it is an important quality for a ju
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Imposition Of President’s Rule In Maharashtra
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL which sought for the removal of Uddhav Thackeray-led government from Maharashtra and imposition of President’s Rule in the State. The bench com
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on pleas seeking same sex marriage registration
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice in a couple of writ petitions seeking marriage equality for same-sex couples in India. The bench comprising of Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Justice
On Monday, the Patna High Court observed that the mere relinquishment of foreign citizenship, even if the couple has been a long resident of India, would not automatically confer on a person, Indian C
FIR registered against Kangana Ranaut for her tweet criticising farmers’ protests
The Karnataka Police has today registered a First Information Report against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her tweet on farmers protesting the recently passed Farmers Acts. The action came in l
Plea in Supreme Court seeks action against Andhra CM for press conference against judiciary
A petition has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking action against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in relation to a press conference wherein, he made allegations against sitt
SC issues notice to Centre on pleas challenging the newly enacted farm laws
On Monday, the Supreme Court has sought for Centre’s response on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of recently enacted three contentious farm laws. The three-judge bench comprising of Ch
Can’t Announce More Relief, Courts Shouldn’t Interfere in Fiscal Policy – Centre to Supreme Court
On Friday, during the hearing of a plea that raised a question for charging of interest on interest for loan repayments during the moratorium period, the Centre told the Supreme Court that “It is no
Karnataka court directs police to book actor Kangana over her ‘anti-farmer’ tweet
A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) at Tumkur, Karnataka on Friday directed a local police station to book Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for her tweet on farmers protesting the recently passed F
Kerala Court rejects Anticipatory bail pleas of 3 women in a Youtuber assault case
On Friday, a Thiruvananthapuram court rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of Malayalam dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi and two other women activists who were accused of indicting a physical attack on an
SC sets aside HC’s order granting Chinmayanand access to copy of victim’s statement in rape case
On Thursday, the Supreme Court has set aside the Allahabad High Court’s order that allowed the former Union Minister and BJP leader Chinmayand to seek a certified copy of the victim’s statemen
“Public spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely” – SC on Shaheen Bagh protests
“The right to protest in public places is not absolute and public places cannot be occupied indefinitely for such protests,” the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a case highlighting the
Gujarat High Court Held GHCAA President Yatin Oza Guilty of Contempt of Court
Gujarat High Court on Tuesday held Gujarat High Court Advocates Association’s )GHCAA president Yatin Oza guilty of criminal contempt of court. The bench had posted the hearing of quantum of puni
Gujarat HC Fines Lawyer Rs 10,000 for Smoking During Virtual Hearing
It might be par for the course to put up a smokescreen of arguments to defend one’s client, but the Gujarat High Court did not take it casually when it saw a lawyer smoking at a virtual hearing.
Facebook India Moved Supreme Court Seeking Withdrawal of Notices by Delhi Assembly Panel
Facebook India’s VP and MD Ajit Mohan has moved Supreme Court against notices issued by Delhi Assembly Panel on September 10 and September 18. The notices were issued by Assembly’s peace a
While hearing a bunch of petitions against an agent, Bombay High Court observed that the press exists for a reason and it has a purpose which it serves. The agent was accused of committing financial i
8 MPs Suspended for Showing Unruly Behaviour in Rajya Sabha Over 2 Farm Bills
Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has suspended eight MPs for showing an unruly behaviour in the house by creating a ruckus. The protests erupted after the two very contentious farm bills were pas
A PIL has been moved in Supreme Court seeking strict legal action against former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju for bringing the disrepute to the Indian judicial system and deposing before the UK
Centre on Tuesday has favoured the expeditious hearing and disposal of pending cases against the sitting and former lawmakers in the country and stated that these matters must reach their logical conc
Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Tihar jail authorities to substantiate its claims that activist and Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia president Shifa ur Rehman, had himself refused to atten
Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has filed a review petition in Supreme Court against the August 14 judgment holding him guilty of contempt of court for his alleged derogatory tweets. Bhushan deposite
“Our Indian Culture and Law Don’t Recognize Same-Sex Marriage”- Centre to Delhi High Court
After almost two years of decriminalization of Section 377 in India, the LGBTQ community is constantly fighting for equality. On Monday, Delhi High Court has taken the PIL seeking recognition of same-
On Sunday, Justice SM Subramaniam, the Madras High Court Judge in a letter to the Chief Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi has sought to initiate suo moto criminal contempt of court proceedings against act
On 9th September, the Bombay High Court while granting relief to Actress Kangana Ranaut has stayed the demolition of the alleged unauthorized structures of her office at Palli Hills in Mumbai, hours a
Retired SC Judge Markandey Katju to Depose in Favour of Nirav Modi in UK Court
Former judge of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of Press Council of India, Justice Markandey Katju will depose as a witness in favor of the fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi, whose trial is bei
Actress Samyuktha Hegde Withdrew Her Complaint against Kavitha Reddy Considering Her Age
Samyuktha Hegde has withdrawn her complaint against the activist and entrepreneur Kavitha Reddy alleged of harassing and moral policing Hegde and her two friends for their clothes at a park near Benga
Advocate Saurabh Kirpal, who is a queer, believes his sexuality to be the reason behind not being considered for a High Court judge position by a three-member Supreme Court collegium led by CJI Sharad
Activist Saket Gokhale has moved the Bombay High Court to issue the directions to remove his personal information from the website of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He has also sought a
Prashant Bhushan – Power of Contempt of Court Misused to Supress the Freedom of Speech
Since when did expressing a bonafide opinion become a criminal offense? As citizens of this country, are we not entitled to express our opinions and speak our minds? The recent turn of events with res
In a historic judgment, Bangladesh High Court has ruled in the favour of all Hindu widows by entitling them to the shares in all properties including agricultural and non-agricultural lands of their l
Supreme Court on Friday, has dismissed a petition filed by eight judicial officers from Tamil Nadu who alleged that Madras High Court Collegium has been discriminatory by not considering them for the
Centre Moves Delhi HC to Review its June 30 Order to Publish Draft EIA in 22 Languages
After withdrawing the petition from Supreme Court, Centre has moved Delhi High Court with a petition seeking review of its June 30 order to publish the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) in the
Bombay High Court on Thursday, has asked the media houses to exercise restraint while reporting the investigation in the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case and urged not to hamper th
Counting one another bizarre incident amid this pandemic, an FIR has been registered against two people belonging to the Pardhi community for offering a sacrifice of a hen and a goat in the superstiti
Supreme Court on Thursday, has dismissed a petition filed by various women Indian Army officers seeking an extension of the last date for being eligible to enjoy the service benefits in order to be co
Delhi High Court on Wednesday has directed the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) to fill the vacancies of doctors and other staff as soon as possible and practicable. A division
Do Not Permit Hookah in Bars, Cafes, and Restaurants: Allahabad High Court to UP Government
Allahabad High Court has directed the Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government to prohibit serving hookahs in bars, cafes, and restaurants until further orders in view of the surge in COVID-19
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Pinjra Tod Activist Devangana Kalita
On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court allowed a bail plea filed by Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita, in a case related to the Delhi riots filed against her. The bench headed by Justice Suresh Kumar all
Allahabad HC Sets Aside NSA Detention Charges Against Dr. Kafeel Khan
In a major relief to Dr. Kafeel Khan, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday has set aside his detention and ordered for his immediate release while dropping the stringent National Security Act (NSA) cha
The Supreme Court on Monday imposed a token fine of Re 1 on the activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was held guilty for criminal contempt of court for his tweets against the top court and criticizin
SC Restrained to Impose Pre-Broadcast Ban on Telecast of Sudarshan TV Programme “Bindas Bol”
Supreme Court on Friday has refused to put a ban on the pre-broadcast of Sudarshan TV’s programme ‘Bindas Bol’. The latest promo of the programme claimed that the channel is going to
Delhi High Court on Friday has rejected the petition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Chokshi seeking pre-release screening of the upcoming Netflix docu-series ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’. He is t
Supreme Court on Thursday, has rejected the plea seeking permissions for the Muharram processions and observed that if the processions will be allowed, it will lead to chaos and targeting of a particu
Needs to Revisit 2004 Verdict Deciding State’s Power to Sub-Classify SC/STs-Supreme Court
On Thursday, Supreme Court held that verdict delivered in 2004 holding that the states don’t have the power to further sub-classify the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, in order to grant quota
Prashant Bhushan’s Reply is Even More Derogatory; SC to Attorney General KK Venugopal
While resuming the suo moto criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan, Supreme Court considered his supplementary statement even more derogatory than his tweets. The court
“Would Be Contempt of My Conscience”, Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Apologize
Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has filed his supplementary statement before the court in which he has refused to apologize. Supreme Court has given him three days time window to retract his statemen
Supreme Court Allows Jain Devotees to Offer Prayushan Prayers in 3 Mumbai Temples
Supreme Court on Friday has allowed the Jain devotees to offer religious prayers in three Jain temples in Mumbai amid COVID-19. Top court bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde has permitted devotees
Supreme Court Fined Ayurveda Doctor 10,000 for Claiming Development of COVID-19 Cure
Supreme Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs 10,000 for claiming that he had developed medicine for the COVID-19. Haryana-based Omprakash Vaid Gyantara has made the claims of developing a COVID-1
SC Refuses Prashant Bhushan’s Plea to Defer the Sentence Hearing Over His Contempt Case Conviction
Supreme Court has rejected the plea filed by activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan to defer the hearing on his sentence in a contempt case conviction. The top court has assured Bhusan “no punishment
More than 700 lawyers have written to the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde expressing their concern over the increasing trend of browbeating and intimidating the judiciary by institutional disruptors.
Supreme Court Rejects the Plea Seeking Transfer Contributions of PM-CARES Fund to NDRF
Supreme Court on Tuesday has rejected the plea filed by CPIL seeking transfer of all the money collected in the PM-CARES Fund to the National Disaster Relief Fund. SC said, “Money from the PM Ca
PMO Denied RTI Plea Seeking Information on PM-CARES Fund
Prime Minister Office has refuted to disclose any information related to the PM-CARES fund citing the grounds that it will disproportionately divert the resources of the office. The government and con
Certificate Not Mandatory for Every Electronic Evidence; SC Clarifies Section 65 of the Evidence Act
Supreme Court has clarified that it is not mandatory to come with a certificate for every electronic evidence. The court observed that certificate is not required to produce electronic evidence such a
A petition has been filed in Supreme Court against Senior advocate Dushyant Dave over his bold arguments in context to sexual harassment charges against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, and
Sushant Singh Rajput death case – Centre moves SC, seeks to become party to Rhea Chakraborty’s plea
On Friday, the Central government moved the Supreme Court seeking to become a party to the petition filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty who had challenged the FIR registered against her in Bihar in relati
Sunshine Hospital Released Ex-Army Man’s Dead Body After Telangana High Court’s Order
Taking cognizance of the matter where Sunshine hospital in Secunderabad refused to hand over the dead body of a COVID-patient who was an ex-serviceman, for the non-payment of bills, Telangana High Cou
Apprehending the violent protests in view of one year anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 A, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have imposed curfew for two days, August 4 and August 5,
Madras HC warns institutions insisting full fee payment of contempt proceeding
On Saturday, the Madras High Court warned the educational institutions to haul up for the contempt of Court, who have been in violation of the Court’s earlier order and have been insisting on full p
N Ram, Arun Shourie, and Prashant Bhusan challenged Contempt of Court Act in Supreme Court
The Hindu Journalist N Ram, former Union Minister Arun Shourie, and advocate Prashant Bhusan has moved Supreme Court challenging the ‘constitutional validity’ of criminal contempt on grounds of
The Rajasthan assembly speaker Mr. C.P. Joshi has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court order of July 24, which had directed maintenance of status quo on the disqu
“Why on earth would I fight to be a CM of a UT when I have been CM of a state” – Omar Abdullah
Former CM of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah in a recent interview alleges that the central government tries to gag him about the developments that took place in the state after August 5, 2019. Abdull
Night Curfew Lifted, Gyms and Yoga Centers to Reopen From August 5
India went on a complete nationwide lockdown on March 25 to curb the spread of novel coronavirus. In order to bring back the normalcy, the government has been gradually issuing the Unlock guidelines.
NC President Omar Abdullah Refused to Contest Assembly Elections as Long as J&K Remains a UT
Former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, who walked out of detention this march after spending 8 months in preventive detention, said that he would not contest assembly election as
Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi Withdrew Plea Filed Before the Supreme Court Challenging HC Order
On Monday, C.P. Joshi, Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly withdrew his petition challenging the High Court’s on July 21st order. The High Court order was regarding the direction against h
Supreme Court Reserved Order on Plea Seeking PM CARES Funds Transfer to NDRF
Supreme Court on Monday, reserved its order on a plea seeking transfer of all the funds collected in the PM CARES Fund to the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). PM CARES Fund was formulated to ra
Attorney General Venugopal Advocates Video Conferencing of Court Proceedings
Attorney General KK Venugopal, while speaking at the launch of a district-level awareness program in regional languages on e-court services by the Supreme Court e-committee, commended the legal frater
Supreme Court on Thursday has rejected Rajasthan assembly speaker CP Joshi’s plea to intervene in the Rajasthan High Court’s July 21 order to defer the disqualification of Sachin Pilot and
Rajasthan assembly speaker CP Joshi on Wednesday has challenged the High Court’s delay and intervention in context to the disqualification of rebel leader Sachin Pilot and other 18 Congress MLAs
Rajasthan High Court has granted more time to Sachin Pilot and camp to come with a fresh petition by Friday. The matter will now be heard by a division bench. Prithviraj Meena, a loyalist supporter of
Supreme Court refused to entertain plea challenging 100 percent domicile reservation in J&K
Supreme Court on Wednesday, denied entertaining the plea filed against 100 percent domicile quota in the public employment in the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. The three-judge bench of the apex c
Make a Choice Between Your Job and Facebook Account; Delhi High Court Declines Lt Colonel Plea
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain the plea filed by an army officer seeking directions to the Director-General of Military Intelligence to withdraw its June 6 orders to ban the use of Facebook
An army officer has approached Delhi High Court on Monday against centre government’s decision to prohibit the use of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and 87 other apps. The matt
Farooq and Omar Abdullah Moved J&K High Court for 16 NC Leaders Release
National Conference on Monday, moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking the release of sixteen NC leaders who were detained in their houses illegally since August last year after the centre gove
Supreme Court seeks response from Centre and 13 other States in a PIL on Barbarity Against Animals
Supreme Court has issued notice to centre and 13 other states including Kerala to file a reply on the PIL challenging the barbaric practices to ward off the animals based on the recent events of cruel
Jammu and Kashmir Administration Extended Internet Restrictions till July 29
An order has been passed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on extending the restrictions on internet speed till 29th July. There have been blatant violations of Article 21 of the constitution as
Karnataka High Court Stayed State Government Orders to Ban Online Classes
Karnataka High Court on Wednesday stayed the order of the state government issued on 15th and 27th June 2020 which put a ban on conducting online classes for classes LKG to 10 in view of COVID-19. The
Uttarakhand HC Reserves Judgment in PIL Challenging Char Dham Act
The Uttarakhand High Court reserved its judgment on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy challenging the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Act. The bench com
Plea in Supreme Court to Frame Policy Prohibiting Consumption of Liquor
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the centre to frame an effective policy to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health,
Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, over growing cases of COVID-19
At a time when the second phase of unlocking kickstarted across the country with restrictions being relaxed, the Mumbai Police on Wednesday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973,
J&K HC Bar tells CJI – 99% habeas corpus pleas filed since the abrogation of Article 370 are pending
In a letter to the Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association’s executive committee stated that “Ever since the scrapping of Article 370 in August last year
Kerala High Court has rejected a petition and upheld the constitutional validity of the Kerala Animals and Birds Sacrifices Prohibition Act, 1968 which prohibits the sacrifice of birds and animals for
The Supreme Court on 18th June gave a split verdict on the issue of whether a Family Court has the jurisdiction to entertain a maintenance petition under Section 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of R
SC Seeks Centre’s response on a plea to rename ‘Bombay High Court’ As ‘High Court of Maharashtra’
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court has sought for Centre’s response in a PIL which sought directions to change the name of ‘High Court of Bombay’ to ‘High Court of Maharashtra’. A three-judge b
SC to hear plea seeking to rename ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ on June 2
Seventy years after the Indian Constitution came into force, yet another PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking to replace the name of the country ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ or ‘Hind
Unelected People Think They Can Impose Will Through Courts – Harish Salve
On Friday, while speaking during a webinar on the issue of ‘Insulting the Judiciary from Social Media Diatribes’ the acclaimed Jurist Harish Salve said that a lot of people who are not elected rep
The Assistant Commissioner of Excise department, Delhi Government has on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that the sale or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right, but a privilege and t
Ban on 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir extended till 17th June
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Home Department) on Wednesday, passed another order, extending the restrictions on internet speed to 2G and internet connectivity with Mac-binding in the Union Ter
Omar Abdullah, finally a free bird after 8 months. Oops, now the state is locked down.
On 24 March, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has revoked the detention of former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who has been in detention since 5 August 2019, following the Centre’s decision to
Shaheen Bagh Protestors detained as Delhi toughens lockdown over coronavirus
Delhi Police on 24 March, cleared the protestors at the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi, who were protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. The protesters, which mostly include women, have be
Lok Sabha passes an undiscussed Finance Bill, 2020
On 23 March, Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill 2020, without any discussion at an all-party meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla, as the House curtailed its sittings in the wake of the coronavirus
Madras High Court sets aside order against Kiran Bedi
The Madras High Court on 11 March, allowed the Central Government’s appeal which challenged the Single Judge’s ruling, which held that the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, cannot int
Calcutta HC stays Centre’s ‘leave India’ notice to a Polish student
The Calcutta High Court on 5 March, has stayed the Centre’s notice which issued a ‘Leave India’ notice to a Polish student, for allegedly participating in a protest against the Citizenship Amend
The Allahabad High Court on 2 March, held that under special circumstances, a person apprehending arrest may seek anticipatory bail by directly approaching High Court, without first approaching the Se
Accused need not be heard under Section 173(8) of Cr.P.C– Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 2 March, has reiterated that an accused or co-accused does not have any right to be heard, before any direction for further investigation is made by the court, under Section 173(8
SC dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of death penalty
Supreme Court has today dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 354(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of delivering the death penalty by hanging to death. The bench
Cabinet approves implementation of 37 Central Laws to Jammu & Kashmir
The Union Cabinet has issued an order dated 26 February, for the implementation of 37 Central Laws in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure administrative effectiveness and remove ambigui
SC to refer the question of preliminary inquiry under CrPC to a larger bench
The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench, the question of whether a preliminary inquiry under Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is mandatory for a complaint under Section 195 of
Uddhav Thackeray’s stand on National Population Register
On 23 February, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray has decided to set up a high-power committee comprising of all three ruling party members of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) gove
Supreme Court expresses displeasure on delayed disposal of bail application
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Notice to 10 students involved in anti-CAA protests at Jamia Millia Islamia – Delhi Police
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Karnataka HC grants bail to anti-CAA protesters detained in Mangalore
On 18 February, the Karnataka High Court granted bail to 21 people who were detained on the allegations of violence against police during anti-CAA protests in Mangalore on 19 December 2019. The HC fur
Delhi police names Sharjeel Imam as instigator, sends him to judicial custody
On 18 February, a Ph.D. student of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Sharjeel Imam, who was named by Delhi Police as the ‘instigator’ of violence at New Friends Colony near Jamia Milia Islamia on 15 De
Shaheen Bagh Protesters Delighted with the Appointment of Interlocutors
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Gauhati High Court – Land Revenue documents, PAN card and bank documents do not prove citizenship
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The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court while quashing the order passed by the Additional District Magistrate against allowing protests in Maharashtra’s Beed said that the anti-CAA protesters
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The Supreme Court today has issued a notice to the Centre and the administration of Jammu and Kashmir, over the detention of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The
“Waiting period is really painful” – Newly sworn Kerala HC Justice PV Kunhikrishnan
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Calcutta High Court allows live streaming of hearing
The Calcutta High Court on 12 February, allowed the hearing of a case in live streaming on YouTube, stating that the proceedings would have ramifications for the community across the country. The case
Plea seeking voting rights for prisoners dismissed by Delhi High Court
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to Centre on Plea by Injured Student Seeking Probe in Jamia Violence
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Supreme Court to refer the newly framed 7 issues to a larger bench – Sabarimala case
The 9-judge bench of Supreme Court constituted by the honorable apex court which includes Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan, L Nageshwara Rao, Mohan M Shantanagoudar
Supreme Court issues notice for clearance of Shaheen Bagh protests
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Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of SC/ST Amendment Act, 2018
The Supreme Court on Monday has upheld the constitutional the validity of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018 that ruled out any provision for anticipatory bail for a person accused o
Allahabad HC refuses permission for anti-CAA protests
The Allahabad High Court on 7 January has dismissed a petition seeking its directions for carrying out protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 from the Firozabad district authorities. The
Dr Kafeel Khan detained in Mumbai for his hate speech at AMU during anti-CAA protest
The controversial Uttar Pradesh doctor, Kafeel Khan who was accused of giving a provocative speech on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, during a speech in Aligarh Muslim University, last month was arre
Photos of 70 people involved in violence during anti-CAA protests were released by Delhi Police.
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Cabinet approves extension of Abortion limit from 20 to 24 weeks
The Union Cabinet has today approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020, which sought extension of the upper gestation limit for abortions to 24 weeks from 20 weeks. The bill e
Bail to Bangladeshi Illegal migrant – Karnataka High Court
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Resolution to Abolish the State’s Legislative Council – Andhra Pradesh Cabinet
On 27 January, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy proposed a resolution to abolish the state’s legislative council. It is expected to be passed unanimously, as the Te
AIMPLB Moves SC for Impleadment In Pleas Challenging Polygamy and Nikah Halala
On 27 January, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court seeking impleadment in petitions challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and nikah halala, practiced amon
Protesters from Bijnor write to CJI to abrogate Citizenship Amendment Act – Anti CAA protests
The protesters from the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh have reportedly sent letters to the Chief Justice of India, seeking to abrogate the implementation of the controversial Citizenship Amendment A
CAA protests – 154 eminent citizens urge President to take action against those causing violence
Around 154 eminent citizens including former judges, civil servants, and defence officers have written to President Ram Nath Kovind, urging to take action against those indulging in violence while pro
Supreme Court dismisses to put a stay on CAA
The Supreme Court today has issued a notice on all matters, which challenged the validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and granted four weeks to the Centre to respond to the pleas against CA
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On 20 January, several Bombay lawyers including senior counsels Navroze Seervai, Gayatri Singh and Mihir Desai read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India, outside the premises of Bombay High C
CAA was not necessary – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
The Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina termed the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens as the ‘internal matters’ of India. She further commented that the act
Civil Judgments of UAE courts are enforceable in India – Central Government
The Central Government on 18 January issued a notification declaring that the Civil Judgments of the superior courts of the United Arab Emirates are now enforceable in Indian Courts. As per the notifi
Five more political leaders in J&K released from detention
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Mobile internet and broadband services restored in parts of Jammu and Kashmir
On 14 January, the Jammu and Kashmir government declared the restoration of 2G mobile connectivity in five districts of the Jammu region. Further, broadband facilities will be restored to ‘all the i
Kerala Becomes the first state to challenge the CAA in SC
The Kerala Government moved to Supreme Court today, seeking the repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act which grants Indian citizenship to non-Muslim minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Banglad
Resolution by Gujarat Assembly in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act
On 10 January, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed a resolution supporting the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. Accordingly, they congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Mini
Citizenship Amendment Act becomes official – Home Ministry notification
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act officially came into effect from 10 January. Despite weeks of protests by thousands of citizens all over the country, the Centre issued a gazette notification announcin
Sedition charges against anti-CAA protesters dropped – Jharkhand CM
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Petition filed in SC seeking removal of Mamta Banerjee as West Bengal CM
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on 6 January by a person named Varaaki, seeking removal of Mamata Banerjee as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. The petition sought a direction to the West B
Justice Sanju Panda appointed as the acting Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
The center notified the appointment of the senior-most judge of Orissa High Court, Justice Sanju Panda as the Acting Chief Justice of the said HC. The notification dated 3 January 2020 stated that Jus
Lawyers stage anti-CAA-NRC protests in Madras HC
On 3 January 2020, the lawyers at Madras HC had staged protests against the recent Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 and National Register of Citizens stating that CAA humiliates people based on their r
Varanasi Court Grants Bail to 57 People Arrested During Anti-CAA Protests
The Additional Session Judge S. K. Pandey granted bail to 57 of the 59 protesters who were arrested during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. The 57 people who applied for bail were released
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J&K High Court withdraws its notification which opened District Court Vacancies on Pan-India Basis
On 26 December 2019, the High court of Jammu and Kashmir invited applications from all over the country to fill 33 vacancies in district courts of the Union territories – J&K and Ladakh. The
New year resolution for District Courts in Karnataka
Karnataka District and Taluk courts have revised their working hours by extra 30 minutes every day, with effect from 1 January 2020. A notification in this regard was issued on 30 December, by the Reg
On 30 December, the Railway Board Chairman, Vinod Kumar Yadav pointed out that around Rs 80 crore worth railway property was damaged during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, across
Interpretation for Clause (ccc) of Section 60(1) of the Civil Procedure Code – Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that the expression ‘judgment debtor’ in Clause (ccc) of Section 60(1) of the Civil Procedure Code has to be read and understood in the context of the meaning ascribed to
NPR Data ‘May or May Not be Used’ for NRC – Law Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad
On 29 December, the Union Law and Justice Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that “some” data collected for the National Population Register (NPR) “may or may not be used” for the implementati
Madras High Court to go digital on cause list
The Madras High Court has decided to give up the four-decade-old practice of publishing and distributing of bulky manual cause lists to the lawyers on every working day. The High Court has decided to
Assam school teacher suspended for taking part in anti – CAA protests
Bondita Bora, a teacher of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Assam’s Jorhat district, was suspended through a notice dated 24 December, for allegedly taking part in anti-CAA protests. The government of
Lawyers’ distance themselves from BCI’s resolution – Anti-CAA protests
As per sources, around 1,000 lawyers from across the country have distanced themselves from the statements made by the Bar Council of India (BCI) in its resolution dated 22 December, on the anti-Citiz
UP police detains Muslim Lawyer offering legal aid to protesters, claiming links with militant group
On 23 December, the Uttar Pradesh police detained an advocate Mohammad Faizal, who was in Shamli to offer legal aid to the arrested protestors during anti-CAA protests in UP. The police claim that the
NHRC issued notice to UP DGP for violation of human rights during anti-CAA protests
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the director-general of UP police, following various complaints of their alleged ‘violation of human rights’ during the ongoing anti-CAA
Delhi High Court Dismissed the Pleas Challenging the Internet Shutdown
A Public Interest Litigation, challenging the Deputy Commissioner’s order of shutting down the internet services in Delhi was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The Divisional Bench headed by Chief
German Student told to leave India for protesting against CAA
Jacob Lindenthal, a German post-graduate student of physics at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT Madras), was asked to leave India by the immigration department after he participated in a
Delhi Court rejected the bail plea of 15 persons arrested in anti CAA protests
The Delhi Metropolitan Magistrate court dismissed the bail plea of 15 persons who were detained on the night of 20 December, for their alleged involvement in the violence at Daryaganj area in Delhi. T
Preventive detention cannot be invoked to solve ordinary law and order problems – Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court in an order dated 19 December, highlighted that the orders of preventive detention can only be passed in the cases of a public order problem and asserted that such measures ca
Madras High Court hears anti-CAA pleas on Sunday
On 22 December, the Madras High Court held a special sitting to hear the pleas of the conduct of rallies against the Citizenship Amendment Act, announced by opposition parties in Tamil Nadu. On Sunday
Detainees permitted to meet lawyers – Delhi Magistrate – Anti CAA Protests
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Central Delhi directed the Daryagang Station House Officer to allow the detainees to meet their lawyers in the anti CAA protests. A complaint was filed by a practi
No Stay on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 18 December refused to stay the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. However, the bench stated that it will examine if there was a need to put stay on the newl
Article 142 to Dissolve a Marriage Which Has Irretrievable Broken Down – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that it has the power to invoke Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, to dissolve marriages which have no scope of reconciliation and have been irretrievably broken down. The
Electronic Voting Machines Cannot be Considered as ‘Information’ Under RTI Act – Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 17 December, held that Electronic Voting Machines are not ‘Information’ under the Right to Information Act. The bench headed by Justice Jayant Nath overruled the order pass
Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Violence During Protests Against CAA To Be Heard By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 17 December agreed to hear the plea, seeking a CBI or a court-monitored SIT probe into the police violence during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. The Supreme
Supreme Court to Hear the Petitions Challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act on 18 Dec 2019
Supreme Court has intended to hear the petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 on 18 December. The Amendment of 2019 grants citizenship to the non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bang
Demand to include Hindus in the Provisions of Article 29 and 30 of the Constitution
‘Sansad Sampark’ (connecting with the Parliament), a campaign initiated by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), demands the lawmakers to include the Hindu community as well in Articles 29 and 30 of th
Assam Opposition Leader Challenges the CAA, 2019 In Supreme Court
On Friday, the Congress leader in Assam Debabrata Saikia, along with two others, filed a petition in the Supreme court challenging the constitutionality of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. The pet
The High Court Has No Power To Dismiss An Appeal On Merits – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, on Friday, held that a second appeal cannot be dismissed on merits by the High Court if the appellant is not present on the date of hearing. In Prabodh Ch. Das vs. Mahamaya Das, the
Rajya Sabha authorizes the Constitution Amendment Bill
On Thursday, Rajya Sabha approved the Constitution (126th) Amendment Bill which was passed by Lok Sabha on 10 December. The bill was passed in the Upper house with all the 163 votes in favor and none
Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 Obtains Presidential Assent
The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 has now become an Act after President Ram Nath Kovind’s assent, on Thursday. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 9 December with 311 ayes and 80 noes. Accord
Review Petitions Against Ayodhya Verdict Dismissed- SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed all the review petitions filed against the verdict passed on 9 November in the Ayodhya case. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India, S A Bobde ou
Speedy Disposal In The Cases Of Brutality Against Women – CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
On 11 December, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy authorized two draft bills to dispose of the cases of atrocities against women, within 21 days. The first bill is an amendment to t
Judicial inquiry to be held in the Hyderabad encounter -Supreme Court
The apex court on Thursday ordered a judicial inquiry against the police personnel who were involved in the encounter of the four accused, in the gang-rape and murder of the Veterinary doctor in Hyder
Contempt Notice To Striking Lawyers – High Court, J&K
On 11 December, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, issued the striking lawyers, show-cause notices seeking their response to why they should not be tried for the criminal contempt of court. The Jamm
Lok Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Bill to Extend SC-ST Quota
On 10 December, Lok Sabha passed a constitution amendment bill which enhances the reservation for the Scheduled Castes and Tribes for a further 10 years in the legislatures. The bill was passed with a
Supreme Court, in a seven-page judicial order, emphasized that around 213 names recommended for the appointment in various High Courts were pending with the Supreme Court collegium and that 197 recomm
Manipur to be Included in the ILP Regime – Amit Shah
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All You Need To Know About Salman Khan Hit and Run Case
Here is the list of events that happened in the most controversial and mysterious hit and run case of Salman Khan September 28, 2002 – Salman Khan was arrested for running over five homeless peo
Right To Be Forgotten: The Lesser Known Right Under The Ambit Of Indian Constitution
Invoking the Right To Be Forgotten, the Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Ministry of Communication & IT, Google, and Times of India over a plea filed by two businessmen who were acquitte
Why Do Judges Break Pen Nib After Awarding Death Sentence?: Capital Punishment in India
The custom of breaking the nib after awarding a death sentence has been followed by Indian judges since British Rule. Many of you might have wondered why do judges break nib of pen. Breaking a nib is
Kerala High Court Made History… Public smoking was made illegal in the history of the world first by a Division Bench of Kerala High Court in 1999. The bench headed by Dr. Justice K. Narayana Ku
Right To Die With Dignity: Euthanasia
“Right to Die with Dignity Is an Intrinsic Facet of Right to Life Guaranteed Under Article 21.” In the 2018 landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India declared the right to die with dig
10 Landmark Judgements of Constitutional Law
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Media Glare or Media Trial: Should There Be a Limit on Media’s Freedom?
One of the biggest debates in the country in recent times is about the influence as well as the impact of information provided by the Media. The intrusion of Media is an ethical dilemma for developing
Impact of Video Conferencing on Court Proceedings With Respect to Litigants and Lawyers
The proliferation of COVID-19 has prompted legislative, judicial and administrative bodies worldwide to take steps that lead not just to safety directives but also to a common need for more autonomy a
Homosexuality: Are We Status Quo Ante The Colonial Rule As A Society After Navtej Case?
The Indian society after gaining independence followed the same roles ascribed to a sex (dependent upon the biologically given reproductive organ) as the western world accorded to a male and a female.
EUTHANASIA – Right to life vs. Right to death
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Legal and Constitutional Rights of a Person Against Police Brutality (Executives)
With more power to executives comes more police brutality and discrimination. Discuss the legal rights and constitutional rights for the same. Police brutality can be understood as excessive use of fo
The doctrine of res judicata is a fundamental concept in the organization of every jural society with universal application. In the words of Justice Campbell, Former Associate Justice of the Supreme C
A writ is a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer. Anything that is issued under an authority is a writ. The Supreme Court may issue writs under Article 32 of the Constitution for the e
A writ is a quick remedy against injustice, a device for the protection of the rights of citizens against any encroachment by the governmental authority. In India, the power to issue writs has been ve
Understanding ‘equality’ under the Constitution of India
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Generally, Capital Punishment in India means the death penalty awarded by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction in India, in rarest of rare case and where it is specifically provided by the IPC or Speci
Writ Jurisdiction of the High Courts in India
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Medical Evidence Admissibility
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Trespass is said to be the act of crossing the limits prescribed by law. It refers to an unreasonable interference with one’s property or person arising out of a malafide intention. Trespass is a
Overview The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide “free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to f
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Overview Part XV of the constitution provides for the regulations related to the elections. Ours is a parliamentary form of democracy. It is necessary that the elections are conducted without any bias
Introduction Article 309 of the Constitution of India confers power on the appropriate authority to regulate the recruitment to the public services of the Union or of any State. It enables the Executi
Fundamental Rights Under The Indian Constitution
Overview Fundamental rights are those rights which are guaranteed to the citizens of India under its constitution. The dictionary meaning of the word ’fundamental’ is “important”. Hence, these
Landmark Judgments which changed the Indian Legal System: Part I
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The Constitution of India provides for Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy. Article 44 states that “the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a un
How are ‘Anand’ Marriages registered in India?
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Constitutional Validity of CSR
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Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India
Supreme Court of India Year : 1999
S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India
Supreme Court of India Year : 1994
Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (Part IV)
Supreme Court of India Year : 1973
Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (Part III)
Supreme Court of India Year : 1973
Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (Part II)
Supreme Court of India Year : 1973
Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (Part I)
Supreme Court of India Year : 1973
Supreme Court Advocates on Record vs. Union of India (Part-V)
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
Supreme Court Advocates on Record vs. Union of India (Part-IV)
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
Supreme Court Advocates on Record vs Union of India (Part-III)
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
Supreme Court Advocates on Record vs. Union of India (Part-II)
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
Supreme Court Advocates on Record vs Union of India (Part-I)
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
National Legal Services Authority vs. Union of India and Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2014