The Delhi High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law cannot continue occupying a property owned by her sister-in-law once her husband’s permission to stay ends. The Court said any claim for residence or alternate accommodation must be pursued against the husband, not the property’s owner.
The Telangana High Court held that merely availing the services of a sex worker does not attract prosecution for trafficking under Section 370 IPC, as the provision targets traffickers, not customers. However, a customer can be prosecuted under Section 370A(2) if he knew or had reason to believe the sex worker was a trafficked victim.
The Bharat Tiwari encounter in Bhojpur has sparked widespread outrage, with police registering three FIRs against his father, brother, Mukhiya and others. Calling the encounter suspicious, Ara MP alleged an “Encounter Raj” in Bihar, while Jan Suraaj demanded a probe and raised serious questions over police action.
Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University to allow an LL.M. student to submit her dissertation and complete her degree despite delay caused by pregnancy and post-natal responsibilities. Court held motherhood must not hinder education, stressing gender-sensitive application of academic regulations.
Observing that financial hardship is forcing many young advocates to leave litigation, the Supreme Court called for the creation of a Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund across all States and Union Territories. The Court said a dedicated fund could help overcome economic barriers and prevent brain drain in the legal profession.
