Transgender persons in a heterosexual relationship have the right to marry: SC
On Tuesday, the court refused to grant the legal recognition to the queer marriages in India. Meanwhile, it also clarified that as per the statutory provisions, transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have a right to marry. Four judgments were pronounced by a constitution
“It is an ‘obligation’ of state to provide ‘support persons’ to POCSO victims”: Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the state has an obligation to provide support persons to child victims as per the protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act and stated that it cannot be made optional or left to the discretion of
Distinction among sub-classes of buyers rejected by SC
All homebuyers will have equal rights and claims in the insolvency process of a real estate developer, regardless of whether they have a refund decree. Homebuyers who got a refund decree from RERA have the same rights as other homebuyers in the insolvency
Supreme Court Overturns 10-Year Drug Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws
Introduction: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on October 13, 2023, set aside a High Court order that had sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for possessing a substantial quantity of heroin. The Apex Court made this decision based on
Weighted Shareholding and Proportionate Electricity Consumption: Court’s Fair and Equitable Ruling for CGP Ownership Compliance
The second proviso of Rule 3(1)(a) of the Electricity Rules, 2005 specifies that in situations where a Captive Generating Plant (CGP) has multiple users and fluctuating shareholding or ownership changes occur, the “Weighted Average” principle should be applied to ascertain each user’s proportionate
Supreme Court Stresses Concrete Evidence Requirement for Section 149 Cases, Emphasizing Common Object Proof
The Supreme Court emphasised the significance of concrete evidence in cases involving Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the vicarious liability of members of an unlawful assembly, to establish a common object. The Supreme Court is currently hearing an
“If the woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy, her decision must be respected.” Justice BV Nagarathna
Recently, Justice BV Nagarathna observed that if a pregnant woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy then primacy must be given to her decision. “If despite the said counselling, a pregnant woman is, as in the instant case, determined to terminate the pregnancy,
‘If Convict’s Lawyer Was Absent, HC ought to have Appointed A Lawyer For Him,’ Says Supreme Court in Criticising HC Decision on Criminal Appeal lacking Hearing
Issue – The Supreme Court recently reversed a contentious conviction by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a triple murder case that had generated concerns about procedural flaws and a violation of fundamental standards. The case, stretching from 1987 to 2011, had seen
“Family planning is the obligation of every citizen in the interest of the society and the country”: SC
On 9th October, through an order, the Supreme Court allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, had highlighted the role as well as the importance of the concept of family planning. On 11th October, during
The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill
Facts:– The case deals with the issue of whether the Finance Act of 2017 which had brought amendments to the Finance Act of 1994 can be considered denoted as money as per article 110 of the constitution. As well as it had to
