Balancing Women’s Autonomy and Unborn Child’s Rights: A Complex Decision by the Supreme Court
On October 12 2023 there was a ruling, by the Supreme Court of India that dealt with the issue of finding a balance between a womans independence and the rights of an unborn child. This particular case involved a woman who was in
Allahabad High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Recognition of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque Site as Krishna Janam Bhoomi
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea that sought to recognize the Shahi Idgah Mosque site in Mathura as Krishna Janam Bhoomi. The decision came after a bench consisting of Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker
Muslim Men Beaten During Flogging Incident Pleaded For Compensation in Gujrat HC
Five Muslim males who were beaten up by police during a flogging incident in October of last year have requested compensation, according to four Gujarati police officers who have petitioned the Gujarat High Court in Gujarat, India. The State Police has received service
SC MoU with IIT Madras for collaboration on the use of AI in access to Justice.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the supreme court with IIT Madras, for collaborating on the usage of artificial intelligence and other technologies for the transcription, summarizing pages, translation tools, and streaming platforms for the court trials. A press release was
“The High Court judges are suited to understand local issues” Supreme Court on intervention plea regarding captive elephants in Kerala
Recently, the Supreme Court bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, observed that high courts are best suited to understand the local issues due to their better knowledge of the particular area. “We don’t know the ramifications of an order we may pass. The
Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications
Issue:- A writ petition was filed by a prisoner whereby he sought consideration of his remission application. Analysis:- It was asked by the Supreme Court from the State of Gujarat, to give an explanation for the time span taken to decide the applications
Supreme Court Sets Final Hearing Date for Controversial Electoral Bonds Program After Six-Year Legal Battle
The Supreme Court has set October 31 as the date for the last hearing of cases contesting the contentious Electoral Bonds programme. If the hearing doesn’t end on October 31, it will be heard on November 1. Almost six years have passed since
Presumption and Burden of Proof in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently reversed the acquittal of an accused in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the principles governing the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Justices Aravind Kumar and SVN Bhatti,
Supreme court stays transfer of AFT judge DC Chaudhary: ask chairperson for the explanation
Supreme Court on Monday stayed the transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) judicial member justice Dharam Chand Chaudhry from the principal bench at Chandigarh to the Kolkata bench of the tribunal. It also sought an explanation from the chairperson of the AFT principal
Supreme Court grants a married woman the right to abort a unintended pregnancy at 26 weeks, citing mental and financial constraints
What is the Issue? In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of India gave permission for an unwanted pregnancy to be terminated at 26 weeks of gestation, taking into account a married woman’s mental and financial concerns. This case sparked a debate in
