Hindu Marriage can be dissolved through customary deed if the existence of such a right is proven: SC
It was recently observed by the SC that Hindu Marriages can be dissolved with the customary divorce deed, but this will be possible only when it is proven by parties that the customary right is established. It has been said that the marriage
If the arrest of the accused is not valid and lawful, the remand order shall fail: SC in Money Laundering Case
It was observed by the SC that any court that is remanding an arrest under section 167 C.R.P.C where the arrest has been made by the enforcement directorate, has the foremost duty of verification as well as ensuring that the arrest is valid
Supreme Court Raises Doubts on Resolving Caste Allegations, Focuses on Narrow Legal Issue
On October 3, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court expressed scepticism over the possibility of the court resolving caste allegations as a fact-finding court. The case involved a group of appeals that raised the issue of caste claims, and the entire bench
Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Concerns in Evidence Collection and Prosecution Process
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
Manish Sisodia bail and the Delhi liquor policy.
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
Delhi HC directs government to display ‘environmental cost’ of projects at construction sites
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
RPF personnel can considered as ‘workmen’ for compensation purposes: SC
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
Rs. 3 Laksh cost imposed on Sanjiv Bhatt for petitions alleging bias against the Trial Judge: SC
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
POCSO Act restrictions barring victim identification are often violated: Himachal Pradesh High Court
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
PIL urges Supreme Court to put focus on inaccurate state reports of encounter killings, demands justice
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
