Madras High Court requests action taken report from State in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy
What caused the Madras High Court to issue its directive? The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to provide a thorough investigation on the unfortunate deaths of forty-seven people in the Kallakurichi district as a result of drinking phony alcohol.
An employee’s right to raise safety concerns, affirmed by the Kerala HC
It was ruled by the Kerala HC that if an employee is sharing messages and raising safety concerns on WhatsApp then the same is not wrongful. Justice Satish Ninan had emphasized in a ruling dated 18th June, that if an employee is disciplined
Madras High Court: Biological Relatives Cannot Claim Inherited Property of Adopted Child
The recent ruling by the Madras High Court clarifies the legal stance regarding property inheritance for adopted individuals under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan’s decision on June 5 asserts that once a person is adopted, their legal
Equal Custody Granted: High Court Emphasizes Child’s Best Interest
In a recent ruling, Justice Bharat Deshpande of the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court granted equal custody time to both parents in a child custody dispute, highlighting the paramount importance of the child’s welfare. What was the basis for Justice Deshpande’s
India Gets Ready to Enact New Criminal Laws: A Justice Paradigm Transition
Which new laws are planned to take the place of the present criminal justice system? In Kolkata, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal declared that, as of July 1, the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act will be replaced by three new
Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire
The Gujarat HC has directed the state government to conduct an inquiry into the municipal corporation workings, where due to lethargy accidents take place. The court had taken a Suo moto cognizance out of a PIL that was field before it. The bench
High Court Judge Challenges Interpretation of Probate Law, Calls for Clarity on ‘Just Cause’ for Revocation
A Bombay High Court judge has raised questions about the exhaustiveness of Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act and its illustrations, which deal with the grounds on which probate of a will can be revoked or annulled for a ‘just cause’. The
Judiciary’s Role in India’s New Coalition Government: Balancing Power and Independence
A coalition government has returned to power in India after ten years, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now dependent on its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies to form the government. Narendra Modi continues as Prime Minister, but the previously domineering approach is
High Court to Decide Fate of Juvenile in Pune Porsche Tragedy Detention Dispute
The aunt of a juvenile-accused in a Pune Porsche car accident has filed a plea with the Bombay High Court, alleging that the juvenile has been unlawfully and arbitrarily detained by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in an observation home. The case was
The Karnataka Act prohibiting violence against advocates is put into effect
What is the KPVA Act, 2023, Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act? The Karnataka government enacted the KPVA Act as a legislative measure to shield advocates from abuse and harassment as they carry out their official responsibilities. It seeks to guarantee that
