Government Forms Committee to Address Issues Affecting the Queer Community
Introduction: In response to a directive from the Supreme Court, the Indian government has established a six-member committee to delve into various concerns concerning the LGBTQ+ community. This move comes in the wake of the Court’s decision to defer the matter of legalizing
Should Article 32 petitions be filtered using a test? Justice Abhay S. Oka of the Supreme Court
This case emphasizes the importance of giving careful attention to the future of Article 32 petitions and the Supreme Court's responsibility to protect basic rights.
Governors must perform as per the Constitution: Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna.
Justice B V Nagarathna was speaking at the introductory session of the courts and constitution conference that was organized by the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She expressed she doesn’t have a good view of the state governors being involved in the litigation
Supreme court rejects SBI’s plea for extension of time to furnish electoral bond details, directs disclosure by march 12
The Supreme Court recently rejected the plea filed by State bank of india (SBI) urging for the extension of time to furnish the electoral bond details and directed it to disclose the information by tomorrow, i.e. 15 march. The five judge bench consisting,
Supreme court: mere delay in complying with the court’s order doesn’t amount to contempt unless deliberate
Supreme Court recently held that a mere delay in complying with the court’s order does not amount to contempt of court unless it is done deliberately. “We are of the view that mere delay in complying with the order, unless there is a
2nd CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2024 in Hybrid Mode (17th-18th Feb & 16th March)
The Chanakya National Law University, Patna, is organising the 2nd edition of the National Mediation Competition under the aegis of the CCADR in hybrid mode on 17th – 18th February 2024 and 16th March 2024. About CNLU Chanakya National Law University came into
Israel v. South Africa: International Court of Justice orders Gaza’s Palestinians to be protected
Issue: South Africa filed a case with the International Court of Justice claiming that Israel had violated the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. The argument at hand is South Africa’s assertion that Israel’s recent aggressive actions in Gaza violate the convention, particularly
Administrative Closure of NCDRC in Commemoration of Ram Mandir Inauguration
Introduction: On January 22, 2024, the administrative operations of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) will observe closure until 2:30 PM. This decision aligns with the directive from the Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions, urging the shutdown of Central government
Kerala High Court: Registrars can now directly record talaq, ending a legal void
Issue: The Kerala High Court has allowed registrars to directly register talaq, closing a legal void. Facts of the Case: In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that Muslim women wishing to get a divorce through talaq do not need to
South Africa Takes Israel to International Court, Alleges Genocide in Gaza
Facts of the Case: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has opened hearings in South Africa’s historic complaint against Israel over its activities in Gaza. With almost 23,000 dead in Gaza since October 7, including around 10,000 children, Pretoria alleges
