Parliament Passes Amendment bill to Include Three PVTGs in Scheduled Tribes List after 75 Years

Parliament Passes Amendment bill to Include Three PVTGs in Scheduled Tribes List after 75 Years

Feb 9, 2024

The Parliament has cleared the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, based on the recommendation of the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and consultation with the Registrar General of India and the

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Could the Preamble Have Been Changed Without Affecting the Date? The Supreme Court requests in its pleading that the terms “socialist” and “secular” be removed

Could the Preamble Have Been Changed Without Affecting the Date? The Supreme Court requests in its pleading that the terms “socialist” and “secular” be removed

Feb 9, 2024

Issue: The Supreme Court considered a public interest lawsuit that sought to have the terms “Socialist” and “Secular” removed from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution while deliberating whether the Preamble could have been changed while maintaining its original adoption date. Facts of

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Non-Payment of Salaries and pension of employees may result in winding up: Delhi HC to MCD

Non-Payment of Salaries and pension of employees may result in winding up: Delhi HC to MCD

Feb 9, 2024

Issue:– The court was hearing almost half a dozen petitions that were concerned with the nonpayment of salaries, arrears, and pensions by the MCD.Analysis:- A strong displeasure was expressed by the Delhi HC as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had failed in the

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Delhi High Court seeks RAPIDO’s response to a plea for making their app disabled friendly

Delhi High Court seeks RAPIDO’s response to a plea for making their app disabled friendly

Feb 8, 2024

Delhi High Court recently sought cab aggregator Rapido’s response to a plea seeking directions to address the issues faced by disabled people while using their services. The court was hearing the petition filed by disability rights activist Amar Jain and a visually impaired

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For the returning draft document of public issues, SEBI issues guidelines

For the returning draft document of public issues, SEBI issues guidelines

Feb 8, 2024

On Tuesday, SEBI came up with guidelines for returning the draft offer document for the public issues and its resubmission in a bid for greater clarity and consistency. As per the guidelines, the is important that the draft document must be prepared in

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Every lawyer should be mandated by the BCI to take up at least one pro bono case a year: Parliamentary Panel

Every lawyer should be mandated by the BCI to take up at least one pro bono case a year: Parliamentary Panel

Feb 8, 2024

The parliamentary panel on Wednesday said that it must be enabled by the Bar Council of India that every lawyer must appear in at least one pro bono work in a year so that he can secure the relief fund from the All

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Gyanvapi: Muslim side claims State-Hindu link; Allahabad High Court states both sides need to establish possession

Gyanvapi: Muslim side claims State-Hindu link; Allahabad High Court states both sides need to establish possession

Feb 8, 2024

Issue: Regarding the religious nature and ownership of the Gyanvapi property in Varanasi, the Gyanvapi case offers a convoluted legal issue. The main source of contention is the dispute between the Hindu and Muslim groups on the historical use and ownership of the

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MP HC Recognizes Minor Gangrape Survivor’s Unpaid School Fees Suo Motu

MP HC Recognizes Minor Gangrape Survivor’s Unpaid School Fees Suo Motu

Feb 8, 2024

Issue:  After the state government promised free education, a minor gangrape victim’s education was endangered since she didn’t pay her school fees. Facts: Arguments: Judgement: Additional Notes: Written By: Nikita Shankar @nikitaashankar

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Balancing Act: Kerala High Court Emphasises Prudent Groundwater Regulation

Balancing Act: Kerala High Court Emphasises Prudent Groundwater Regulation

Feb 7, 2024

Introduction The Kerala High Court recently reiterated the imperative need for stringent regulations governing the utilization of groundwater resources. Highlighting the pivotal role of groundwater in sustaining ecosystems and fostering future sustainability, the Court emphasized the necessity for rational, controlled, and sustainable usage.

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What’s The Action Plan Against Sexual Crimes on Trains and Stations? : Allahabad HC Questions Railway Ministry

What’s The Action Plan Against Sexual Crimes on Trains and Stations? : Allahabad HC Questions Railway Ministry

Feb 7, 2024

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Union Railways Ministry to provide details of specific measures taken to prevent sexual crimes against women on running trains and at railway stations. The court was hearing suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) initiated in 2016

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