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

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

May 7, 2024

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

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

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

May 7, 2024

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

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Calcutta High Court: Protecting Wives’ Rights and Dignity

Calcutta High Court: Protecting Wives’ Rights and Dignity

May 6, 2024

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a woman should not be forced to pay the legal costs of a divorce lawsuit her husband has filed against her when she moves out of the marital residence owing to disagreements or extraordinary circumstances. In

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Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Bail for Marriage in POCSO Case Amid Controversy over Victim’s Age

Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Bail for Marriage in POCSO Case Amid Controversy over Victim’s Age

May 6, 2024

The Allahabad High Court granted interim bail to an accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) to facilitate his marriage to the complainant, despite objections from the State regarding the girl’s age. The accused, who

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Delhi High Court Celebrates Women’s Role in Law, Emphasizing Equality and Progress

Delhi High Court Celebrates Women’s Role in Law, Emphasizing Equality and Progress

May 6, 2024

Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Manmohan emphasized the importance of women in law and the need for them to use their skills to promote causes they believe in. He spoke at the 3rd Annual Tea Soiree organized by the Delhi High Court

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Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

May 4, 2024

Rouse Avenue Court’s principal district and sessions judge, transferred the Bhushan Steel Money Laundering case, from one judge to another after the allegation was made by the accused that the judge was ‘probably biased’ in favor of the ED as he had remarked,

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“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

May 2, 2024

The division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora remarked that the court cannot pass the sought directions during the election and it has faith in the Election Commission of India that appropriate action. Senior advocate Jayant Mehta had

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Delhi High Court Halts Delhi Government’s Circular on Fee Hike Approval for Private Schools

Delhi High Court Halts Delhi Government’s Circular on Fee Hike Approval for Private Schools

May 2, 2024

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has intervened in a contentious issue regarding fee hikes in private unaided schools in the national capital. In a recent development, Justice C Hari Shankar stayed a circular issued by the Delhi Government, which mandated prior approval from

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

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

May 2, 2024

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

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Indian Government Removes Surgical Certificate Requirement for Gender Change in Passports

Indian Government Removes Surgical Certificate Requirement for Gender Change in Passports

May 1, 2024

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

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