No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that if the abduction or kidnapping is done without the demand of ransom, it would not amount to an offence under section 364A IPC. The prosecution has to prove the act of kidnapping or abduction along with ransom
Equal Rights to Daughter’s Legal Heirs in Ancestral Property Upheld Regardless of Amendment Timing
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that legal heirs of a daughter are entitled to an equal share of family properties, even if the daughter had passed away before the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act. The court dismissed a plea filed
Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC
Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two
Landmark Gujarat High Court Ruling Stresses Accountability and Urges Societal Shift in Addressing Gender Violence
The Gujarat High Court has emphasized the importance of addressing gender violence and the need to break the silence surrounding it. The court noted that marital rape is illegal in fifty American States, three Australian States, New Zealand, Canada, Israel, France, Sweden, Denmark,
Empowering India: The Imperative for Women’s Reservation
Closing the Representation Gap In a nation as diverse and dynamic as India, achieving true representation in governance stands as a crucial milestone. The call for women’s reservation in legislative bodies has been a long-standing discourse, aiming to address the underrepresentation of women
Upholding University Autonomy: Chancellor’s Discretion in Appointing Vice-Chancellors
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala brought to light crucial aspects of the Chancellor’s role in state universities. The judgment highlighted the separation of powers between the Chancellor
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Prisoners’ Rights, Strikes Down Restrictive Outdoor Policy in High Security Zones
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside an order by the Additional Director General of Police (Jails), Punjab, which limited the release of prisoners in high security zones to only two hours in the open atmosphere. Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj stated
Supreme Court Upholds Penalty in ‘Zarda’ Misclassification Case
Introduction: In a significant legal decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the imposition of penalties and a demand for differential duty against an Assessee who intentionally misclassified their product ‘Zarda’ as ‘Chewing Tobacco’ to evade higher duty payments. The ruling, delivered by a
Enhancing Transparency in Political Donations: The Electoral Bonds Scheme
Introduction: In a landmark case, the Supreme Court has recently delved into a rigorous examination of the Electoral Bonds Scheme, a government initiative aimed at revolutionizing political funding in India. As the nation grapples with the complex web of electoral financing, the court
Supreme Court Ruling: Handling Recovery Certificates in IBC Applications
Introduction: The Supreme Court recently delivered a crucial verdict regarding composite applications under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), based on multiple Recovery Certificates issued by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). The ruling emphasizes the treatment of time-barred Recovery
