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Uttarakhand High Court ruled that both individuals are minors, prioritising legal protection over the couple’s plea. The Court ordered the girl to be shifted to a shelter home and directed police to take the male companion into custody.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that safe road travel is part of the Right to Life and issued strict nationwide highway safety directions. It warned that administrative or financial excuses cannot justify failure to protect human lives on roads.
DMK MP P Wilson introduces a private bill seeking 33% women’s reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies without waiting for delimitation or Census. The move challenges the current framework and demands immediate and permanent political representation for women.
The Allahabad High Court has put its earlier FIR direction on hold against Rahul Gandhi, citing the need to examine if prior notice to the accused is legally required. The court will now hear the matter in detail on April 20, focusing on procedural safeguards before criminal action.
The Allahabad High Court held that a father, being a natural guardian, cannot be accused of illegal detention even if he forcibly takes custody of his child. The Court clarified that such an act becomes unlawful only if it violates a valid court order or legal prohibition.
A PIL in the Calcutta High Court challenges BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s candidature, alleging his speech against secularism violates the Constitution’s basic structure. The plea urges action by the Election Commission of India, citing concerns over communal harmony and constitutional values.
The Allahabad High Court has directed registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over allegations of holding British citizenship. The petitioner hailed the decision as “landmark” and “historic,” sparking fresh political and legal debate.
The Supreme Court heard arguments claiming women in South India avoid temples during menstruation as a matter of belief, not bias. The hearing is part of the ongoing Sabarimala review examining the clash between equality and religious freedom.
The Supreme Court of India has approved a new SOP to eliminate long delays in filing legal aid appeals and SLPs. Strict timelines, digital tracking, and monitoring committees aim to ensure faster access to justice for convicts.
The Calcutta High Court set aside the Election Commission of India decision to appoint college professors as presiding officers, citing violation of its own rules. The Court held that no proof of “unavoidable circumstances” was given, making the appointments legally unsustainable.
