Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Concerns in Evidence Collection and Prosecution Process

Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Concerns in Evidence Collection and Prosecution Process

Oct 4, 2023

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has raised significant concerns regarding the preparation of ‘panchnamas,’ documents that record the proceedings of searches and seizures. The court ruled that if these documents were prepared in violation of Section 162 of

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Manish Sisodia bail and the Delhi liquor policy.

Manish Sisodia bail and the Delhi liquor policy.

Oct 4, 2023

In a recent Supreme Court session held on September 4, 2023, concerning the case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, several crucial issues came to the forefront. Sisodia is currently challenging the charges filed against

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Delhi HC directs government to display ‘environmental cost’ of projects at construction sites

Delhi HC directs government to display ‘environmental cost’ of projects at construction sites

Oct 3, 2023

Recently, the Delhi High Court passed an order directing the union government to display environmental cost, the number of trees being felled for the project and the location of the compensatory plantation for the projects at the construction site. “As far as construction

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RPF personnel can considered as ‘workmen’ for compensation purposes: SC

RPF personnel can considered as ‘workmen’ for compensation purposes: SC

Oct 3, 2023

Issue:- The appeal was filed by a commanding officer of the Railway Protection Forces, whereby it challenged the order of the Gujarat HC, which had upheld the compensation awarded by the workmen compensation commissioner, to the kin of a constable, who had died

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Rs. 3 Laksh cost imposed on Sanjiv Bhatt for petitions alleging bias against the Trial Judge: SC

Rs. 3 Laksh cost imposed on Sanjiv Bhatt for petitions alleging bias against the Trial Judge: SC

Oct 3, 2023

Facts:– Sacked IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt is serving life imprisonment an a case of custodial death that took place in 1990 Issue:- The petitions were filed by Sanjiv Bhatt where he had alleged bias and unfairness against the presiding judge, who was the

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POCSO Act restrictions barring victim identification are often violated: Himachal Pradesh High Court

POCSO Act restrictions barring victim identification are often violated: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Oct 3, 2023

Issue –  The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ordered the State government and the Director General of Police (DGP) to take steps to ensure that investigating officers follow the provisions of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act that prohibit the

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PIL urges Supreme Court to put focus on inaccurate state reports of encounter killings, demands justice

PIL urges Supreme Court to put focus on inaccurate state reports of encounter killings, demands justice

Oct 3, 2023

The PIL petitioner has questioned the government’s claims in the state’s status report regarding police encounters in Uttar Pradesh. The petitioner’s attorney, Vishal Tiwari, argued that state police officials often praise encounter killings as accomplishments, encouraging arbitrary and unlawful behaviour. Tiwari questioned the

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The Supreme Court provides the aid of a former soldier who’s disabilities compensation was reduced to one year

The Supreme Court provides the aid of a former soldier who’s disabilities compensation was reduced to one year

Oct 1, 2023

Issue – In a landmark decision, Supreme Court rescued a former soldier whose disability compensation had been reduced to one year. After being diagnosed with a lifelong impairment, the soldier, who had served in the Indian Army for almost 20 years, was dismissed

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DNLU Jabalpur introduces menstrual leave policy for students

DNLU Jabalpur introduces menstrual leave policy for students

Oct 1, 2023

News – Menstrual leaves have been provided to students at the Dharmashastra National Law University in Jabalpur (DNLU). Facts of the news – The announcement came in a circular released on Friday, which approved a long-pending request by the Student Bar Association (SBA)

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Does the Constitution protect MLAs from charges of bribery?

Does the Constitution protect MLAs from charges of bribery?

Oct 1, 2023

Issue – The Supreme Court submitted the issue of parliamentarians’ legal immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution to a seven-judge panel on September 20. Facts of the case –The issue began from a petition filed by Sita Soren, a member

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