Parental Equality and Guardianship: Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: The recent ruling by the Punjab & Haryana High Court sheds light on the delicate balance between parental rights and the legal definitions of kidnapping in the context of familial disputes. The court’s decision, in essence, emphasizes the equality of parental guardianship
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Insurer Liability in Driver’s Negligence Case, Orders Compensation Payout
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that an insurance agency is liable to pay compensation for a motor vehicle accident claim for a hired driver’s death, even if the accident is caused by the driver’s negligence. This liability arises once the insurer has
The government of Gujarat was complicit and collaborated with the guilty: Supreme Court on early rape convictions in Bilkis Bano
Issue: In the Premature Release Scandal in the Bilkis Bano Rape Case, the Supreme Court Declares the Gujarat Government’s Role. Facts of the Case: The Gujarati government was chastised by the Supreme Court in a noteworthy development for its role in the prisoners’
Kerala High Court Mandates Psychiatric Treatment for Accused Under POCSO Act, Prioritises Therapy for Survivors
The Kerala High Court has ordered the formulation of schemes to provide psychiatric treatment for individuals accused of child sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The scheme should be framed by the Kerala State Legal Services
Bilkis Bano gang rape: Supreme Court judgment on Monday in pleas challenging early release of convicts
Issue: The Supreme Court’s ruling on the early release of the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. Facts of the Case: The lawsuit centers on the early release of eleven convicted felons who were part in the 2002 Gujarat riots and the gang rape and
IP rights must be protected by E-Commerce Platforms: Delhi HC
Issue:- The case was instituted by PUMA, whereby it stated that counterfeit goods that bore PUMA marks were put up for third-party sellers on the IndiaMART platform. Analysis:- The observation was made in an interim order whereby IndiaMART IndiaMESH Limited, from providing any
Delhi High Court’s Stance on Adultery, Bigamy, and Burden of Proof
ISSUES ON THE TABLE The Delhi High Court’s recent observations shed light on a critical legal issue surrounding adultery and bigamy. In a significant ruling, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that the absence of a specific law criminalizing adultery doesn’t grant individuals immunity
No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that if the abduction or kidnapping is done without the demand of ransom, it would not amount to an offence under section 364A IPC. The prosecution has to prove the act of kidnapping or abduction along with ransom
Equal Rights to Daughter’s Legal Heirs in Ancestral Property Upheld Regardless of Amendment Timing
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that legal heirs of a daughter are entitled to an equal share of family properties, even if the daughter had passed away before the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act. The court dismissed a plea filed
Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC
Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two
