CJI Advocates for AI in Legal Profession: A Tool, Not a Threat.
In a major step towards the legal reforms of India, CJI DY Chandrachud has endorsed artificial intelligence for changing the legal industry. While addressing the National Conference on Court Technology in Chandigarh, CJI Chandrachud painted a picture of how AI will complement human
Gujarat HC criticizes lack of helmet use among two-wheeler Riders
Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Pranav Trivedi raised the issue of traffic tickets (challans) as to why not a single person on a two-wheeler bothers to wear a helmet, expressing concern over the rise in road accidents in Ahmedabad. Pointing out the
Public Apology Could Lead to Case Withdrawal: Madras HC to BJP MP Karandlaje
The Tamil Nadu government in a strange turn came up with a special offer to BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje to apologize publicly, and in return, the casework will be dismissed. This is so, in the wake of Karandlaje’s ill-advised remarks over the Rameshwaram
Misuse of Section 498A IPC criticized By Bombay HC
Bombay HC division bench of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Dr Neela Gokhale on Wednesday expresses concerns over the rampant misuse of Section 498A of IPC They acknowledged sympathy for genuine victims but emphasized that the provision is often misused. They questioned why allegations
Allahabad HC Questions Dowry Allegations in Mass Marriage Scheme Case, Grants Bail to Man in ‘Dowry Death’ Accusation
The Allahabad High Court has recently released a man accused of dowry death on the premise that it is improbable to receive dowry demands when marrying under the Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme. This case underlines the fact that all dowry related issues
Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a plea moved by a teacher in a “student suicide abetment” case
Article 21 grants freedom of life and liberty which is violated by a teacher with corporal punishment isn’t part of the punishment and HC dismissed a petition that quashed an FIR in connection with suicide of a 12-year-old student. A bench of Chief
Supreme Court to Soon Decide on NCPCR’s Plea: WILL CHILD MARRIAGE LAW OVERRIDE MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW?
The Supreme Court has decided to fast-track a hearing on whether Muslim personal law permitting child marriages should take precedence over the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. This decision has come at a time when different Courts of Appeal have made diverse
Gujarat High Court Issues Notice- “TRP Game Zone Fire Case”
Surat-based gaming zone filed a plea against its closure and submitted it to Gujarat HC on Monday. A single judge bench of Justice Sangeeta K. Vishen issued notice to the respondent, which included the state government and Surat municipal corporation. Where authority follows
Karnataka HC Upholds Ex-Wife’s Right to Claim Property in Family Court, Redefines Scope of Marital Disputes
In a recently-passed judgment, which may revolutionise the trial of post-divorce property claim, the Karnataka High Court observed that a divorced wife can approach a family court for a share in the property inherited by her former husband. On the same note, this
SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border
The bench of justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence among farmers for the resolution of farmer’s grievances. Accordingly, SC on 2nd August postponed the hearing of the Shambhu blockade and gave Haryana and Punjab time
