In a monumental stride towards gender parity in Indian politics, President Droupadi Murmu has officially given her assent to the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act 2023. This groundbreaking legislation mandates a one-third reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. The Bill, which secured approval during a recent Special Session of the […]
The Bombay High Court is set to announce its verdict on December 1, 2023, regarding the contentious IT Amendment Rules, 2023. These rules empower a government-established Fact Check Unit (FCU) to identify and flag misleading, false, or fake information about the Central Government on social media platforms. Following this identification, platforms such as Facebook and […]
The Madras High Court, in a significant verdict delivered by Justice P Velmurugan, upheld the conviction of 126 forest officials, 84 police personnel, and 5 revenue officials for their involvement in the 1992 Vachathi crimes in Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu. The judgment comes in response to appeals against their convictions, which have been pending since […]
Calcutta High Court Expresses Concern Over Special CBI Judge’s Actions in West Bengal Recruitment Scam In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has voiced its concerns over the actions of a special CBI judge involved in the West Bengal recruitment scam case. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay expressed his exasperation, stating, “I am told by the […]
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that individuals with multiple FIRs against them cannot meet the twin conditions stipulated under Section 37 of the NDPS Act for bail eligibility. Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi, presiding over the case, stated, “When there are multiple FIRs against an accused over a significant […]
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified the ambit of Section 115 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908, concerning revision petitions. The apex court, comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, held that a revision petition under Section 115 of the CPC cannot be entertained against an order of a subordinate […]
In a groundbreaking judgment delivered on September 26, the Supreme Court has issued a series of significant directions to the Central and State Governments, emphasizing the robust implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, commonly known as the HIV Act. The apex court, with Justices S […]
Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Lawyers’ Reluctance in Manipur Due to Threats The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, delved into serious concerns raised by petitioners from Manipur, who claimed that lawyers in the state are hesitant to represent them due to threats and intimidation. Senior Advocate Anand Grover, representing the petitioners, informed the apex court about […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court declined to halt the proceedings of an election petition against Congress MLA K Babu, which is currently pending before the Kerala High Court. The petition, filed by CPI (M) leader M Swaraj, challenges Babu’s election from the Tripunithura constituency during the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections. The core […]
Supreme Court Directs MP Mohammad Akbar Lone to Affirm J&K’s Integral Status to India Amid Controversial Allegations In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on Monday, directed National Conference leader and Member of Parliament, Mohammad Akbar Lone, to submit an affidavit. The directive requires Lone, who is the primary petitioner in a series […]
