Karnataka High Court Orders Expedited Trial in Wildlife Protection Case, Rejects Petition for Quashing Proceedings
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that offences under the Wildlife Protection Act should not be kept pending for long and trials against accused should be completed expeditiously. Justice M Nagaprasanna dismissed a petition filed by Abdul Rehman and others, who were booked
Allahabad High Court Seeks State’s Position on Gender Determination Rules for Transgender Individuals
The Allahabad High Court has asked the State to clarify if it plans to introduce legislation or rules for determining gender after gender affirmation or sex reassignment surgery. This inquiry came during the hearing of a petition filed by Vedant Maurya, a transman
Madhya Pradesh HC Directs CBFC to Consider Objections Before Clearing Kangana’s ‘Emergency’
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders CBFC to consider objections before clearing Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency'. The court refuses stay on the release but makes it clear that CBFC must scrutinize the objections raised in the PIL filed against the film.
J&K High Court Restores Interim Residence Order for Domestic Violence Victim
A petition was filed by a woman seeking relief from her husband’s alleged domestic violence and seeking monetary compensation. The Magistrate court granted an ex-parte interim order on 16-07-2021, directing the respondent to provide her with accommodation and protection. The respondent appealed against
Allahabad High Court Orders Advocates and Administrators to Stay Away from Temple Management
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that advocates and district administrators should no longer manage temples, particularly in Mathura. This decision arose from a contempt application related to a temple dispute in Mathura, where 197 civil suits concerning temples are currently pending. Justice
Girl eloped with paramour before marriage cannot be booked for cheating: Bombay HC
Failure to disclose her relationship to her parents might be considered a lapse in judgment but not a criminal act of dishonesty.
Allahabad High Court Directs RMLNLU To Admit 17-Yrs-Old Student With Learning Disability in BA LLB course
Recently, Allahabad high court directed the Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow to admit a 17 year old student suffering from “Specific Learning Disability in Writing Only” in BA LLB course within PWD Quota. “A writ in the nature of mandamus
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Petitions The Delhi High Court To Dismiss The Sexual Harassment Lawsuit By Wrestlers
Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has filed a request to the Delhi High Court to put an end to the trial court's proceedings on the accusations of sexual harassment made by female wrestlers against him.
Delhi High Court Upholds Defamation Case Against Shashi Tharoor Over ‘Scorpion’ Remark
The defamation case against Shashi Tharoor for his ‘Modi scorpion’ comment can proceed, rules Delhi High Court, stirring debates about political freedom of speech and defamation laws in India. The trial date has been set for September 10.
We’re In Shock By What We Hear And See Today: The Delhi High Court Raises Concerns About Deepfakes
The Delhi High Court said that there is an urgent need to regulate and limit the proliferation of deepfakes on the internet. Deepfakes are going to be a threat to society, The Court warned the Central government, and the government to take action
