Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms DV Act Protections for Women in Live-In Relationships Without Knowledge of Prior Marriages
The Chhattisgarh High Court, led by Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas, ruled that the DV Act applies to live-in relationships, particularly when the woman is unaware of the man’s prior marital status. The court dismissed the man’s reliance on the Indra Sarma case, stating
Supreme Court to Decide Jurisdiction of POCSO Cases Against Assam Rifles Personnel
The Supreme Court is set to review whether Assam Rifles personnel accused of sexual offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) can be prosecuted in courts under the Assam Rifles Act, 2006. The Nagaland government has been
Allahabad High Court Clarifies Standards for Proving Cruelty in Divorce Cases
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that courts can only uphold allegations of cruelty based on proven facts and evidence. The court stated that courts are not required to imagine ideal family or relations to determine the infliction of cruelty. Unless proven facts
Delhi High Court allows DUSU elections; orders counting of votes be stopped until posters, graffiti are removed
The court questioned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi Police, and the Delhi University (DU) on how steps have been taken to handle such defacement in line with a 2018 court order. The candidates had defaced bus station, metro station, and
Supreme Court Redefines Child Exploitation Terms, Calls for Comprehensive Child Protection Measures
The Supreme Court has ruled that the storage of child sexual exploitative and abuse material (child pornography) without deletion or reporting would indicate intent to transmit, and watching it without download would amount to “possession” under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
Controversy Erupts as Karnataka High Court Judge Calls Bengaluru Muslim-dominated area ‘Pakistan’
Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, a judge in the Karnataka High Court, has sparked controversy by referring to a Bengaluru neighborhood as “Pakistan” during a session. He stated that every auto rickshaw in Gori Palya, a predominantly Muslim area, has 10 people, which is not
High Court Directs University to Include Transgender Category in Admission Process
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to consider the application of a transgender candidate for its undergraduate degree course. Justice M Dhandapani ordered the university to consider the application of petitioner A Nivetha and place
BCI to Allow Final-Year Law Students to Take AIBE Amid Supreme Court Hearing
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Supreme Court that it is drafting rules to allow final-year law students to take the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The decision was made during a hearing by the Supreme Court, where nine Delhi
Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Summer Dress Code Exemption for Advocates, Suggests to Approach BCI
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition requesting an exemption for advocates from wearing black coats during summer months, stating that maintaining dress code decorum is crucial in courts. The counsel for the petitioner argued that advocates should wear appropriate attire, excluding casual
Bombay High Court Denies Urgent Hearing for PIL Seeking DJ and Beam Light Ban During Eid-e-Milad Celebrations
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking a complete ban on the use of DJ and beam lights during the upcoming Eid-e-Milad celebrations. Four residents of Pune City have petitioned the
