Supreme Court rejects caste based segregation of Prisoners
In a historic decision, the Madras High Court’s earlier order on caste-based prison segregation was overturned by the Supreme Court of India. Journalist Sukanya Shantha of The Wire filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which prompted this ruling. In its ruling, the Supreme
Order XII Rule 6 CPC | Judgment Can’t Be Delivered Based On Unclear, Ambiguous & Conditional Admissions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that judgments cannot be based on unclear or ambiguous admissions under Order XII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), particularly when they involve mixed questions of fact and law. The ruling was made in
Supreme Court to Decide Jurisdiction of POCSO Cases Against Assam Rifles Personnel
The Supreme Court is set to review whether Assam Rifles personnel accused of sexual offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) can be prosecuted in courts under the Assam Rifles Act, 2006. The Nagaland government has been
Supreme Court Criticizes Andhra CM for Public Allegations in Tirupati Laddu Controversy
The Supreme Court criticized Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for making public claims about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus before investigation results, raising concerns over political involvement in religious matters.
SC Questioned ED’s Arrest Policy Under PMLA In Kejriwal Plea
Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest policy as it has so far arrested only 513 people under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) out of 1,142 prosecution complaints filed in various courts.
From The Madras High Court, The Supreme Court Takes Up The Case Against Sadhguru And The Isha Foundation.
The case against Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation is taken up by the Supreme Court from the Madras High Court.
Storage of Child Pornography Equally Heinous as Child Sexual Abuse
The Supreme Court equates storage and consumption of child sexual exploitative material (CSEAM) to child abuse, emphasizing the common intent of exploitation.
Sex Education and Surrounding Misconceptions
The court went on to observe that the misconceptions around sex education is widespread, which eventually leads to limited implementation.
Supreme Court Redefines Child Exploitation Terms, Calls for Comprehensive Child Protection Measures
The Supreme Court has ruled that the storage of child sexual exploitative and abuse material (child pornography) without deletion or reporting would indicate intent to transmit, and watching it without download would amount to “possession” under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences