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
Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice Sparks Controversy in Same-Sex Habeas Corpus Case
Intro: A recent habeas corpus petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court by a woman claiming to be part of a same-sex relationship has stirred controversy following remarks made by Justice Pankaj Jain. The petitioner alleges that her partner is unlawfully
The government of Gujarat was complicit and collaborated with the guilty: Supreme Court on early rape convictions in Bilkis Bano
Issue: In the Premature Release Scandal in the Bilkis Bano Rape Case, the Supreme Court Declares the Gujarat Government’s Role. Facts of the Case: The Gujarati government was chastised by the Supreme Court in a noteworthy development for its role in the prisoners’
Kerala High Court Mandates Psychiatric Treatment for Accused Under POCSO Act, Prioritises Therapy for Survivors
The Kerala High Court has ordered the formulation of schemes to provide psychiatric treatment for individuals accused of child sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The scheme should be framed by the Kerala State Legal Services
Bilkis Bano gang rape: Supreme Court judgment on Monday in pleas challenging early release of convicts
Issue: The Supreme Court’s ruling on the early release of the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. Facts of the Case: The lawsuit centers on the early release of eleven convicted felons who were part in the 2002 Gujarat riots and the gang rape and
IP rights must be protected by E-Commerce Platforms: Delhi HC
Issue:- The case was instituted by PUMA, whereby it stated that counterfeit goods that bore PUMA marks were put up for third-party sellers on the IndiaMART platform. Analysis:- The observation was made in an interim order whereby IndiaMART IndiaMESH Limited, from providing any
Delhi High Court’s Stance on Adultery, Bigamy, and Burden of Proof
ISSUES ON THE TABLE The Delhi High Court’s recent observations shed light on a critical legal issue surrounding adultery and bigamy. In a significant ruling, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that the absence of a specific law criminalizing adultery doesn’t grant individuals immunity
