Gauhati High Court Presses Assam Government to Finalize Child Protection Policy, Highlights Juvenile Justice Board Challenge
The court observed, “We hope that in the absence of a State Child Protection Policy and State Rules, the State would inform all stakeholders that until the State formulates a State Child Protection Policy and Rules, all stakeholders must follow the draft of
“Lawyer Shortage Causes Delay in Over 66 Lakh District Court Cases”
There are 59,61,088 pending cases in the High Courts, of which more than 76,000 are more than 30 years old. Of the total pending cases, 1,07,972 cases are bailable.
Bombay HC Highlights The Negative Impact Of Increasing Unauthorized Construction Projects On Public Infrastructure.
The Bombay High Court has recently denied anticipatory bail to a man, highlighting the negative impact of increasing unauthorized construction projects on public infrastructure.
Karnataka HC Rejects Teacher’s Plea To Dismiss POSCO Case For Filming Minor Girl Student.
The court determined that since the petition in question does not qualify as a crime, its legal status remains undefined. Consequently, the petitioner must face a full trial to prove their innocence, as addressing the petition prematurely could potentially support the petitioner’s unlawful
Fake Encounter In Assam Is Not Good For “Rule Of Law” Filed A Plea Against In Supreme Court
Dipjyoti Neog, a former security assistant with Assam State Transport Corporation, alleged that he was shot in the legs by the then SP, Mrinal Deka. He said that on December 23, 2023, he along with his friends Biswanath Borgohain and Manuj Buragohain had
Supreme Court Hearing Alimony In Void Marriage Under Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
alimony can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 when a marriage has been declared void for hearing on Oct 3, 2024.
Supreme Court Halts Gujarat HC’s Demand For Fresh Apology From Newspapers Over Misreporting
The three newspapers later regretted in their affidavits that were submitted to the court, but the court did not seem pleased.
Supreme Court Asks NMC To Reassess MBBS Admission Rules For “PwD Candidates”
The National Medical Commission is required by the Supreme Court to review its policies on PwD reservations in MBBS admissions in light of the recently released disability assessment criteria as of March 12, 2024. An applicant who was denied quota benefits because they
The custody rights of natural parents can be overruled for the child’s welfare. “Says SC
On Wednesday 28 August, The Supreme Court disapproved the “erroneous approach” of a Madhya pradesh HC order granting custody of a 2.5-year-old child to a father based only on his status as the natural guardian. The bench was shocked by the fact that
Punjab and Haryana HC’s dismissed an application by women seeking to be made a party with their LR’s
The bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma emphasized that marital unions are not subject to succession, and therefore there is no need to replace a deceased party with their legal representatives. The husband sought a divorce in Gurgaon in 2011.
