In a pivotal judgment, the Kerala High Court has made a significant decision regarding the suspension of sentences in the infamous Madhu lynching case. Madhu, a mentally challenged tribal youth, was brutally beaten to death in Palakkad’s Attapady in February 2018, after being accused of stealing rice from a grocery shop. Also read- Kerala High […]
The Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of transparency in disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI), stating that the BCI must ensure the English translation of documents not originally in English. This directive aims to facilitate clearer understanding and efficiency in handling cases of professional misconduct among members of […]
The Kerala High Court was recently informed by the State government that charges against Advocate Saiby Jose Kidangoor, accused of bribery allegations, are set to be dropped due to lack of evidence. Advocate Saiby had been implicated in a case of collecting money from clients under the pretext of bribing High Court judges. He had […]
In a significant move towards addressing gender stereotypes, the Supreme Court of India has decided to amend the terminology used in its “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes,” replacing the term “sex worker” with “trafficked victim/survivor or woman engaged in commercial sexual activity or woman forced into commercial sexual exploitation.” Also read- Supreme Court Highlights Challenges […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, sharply criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its lack of action in the Muzaffarnagar school slapping case. The bench, consisting of Justice AS Oka and Pankaj Mithal, expressed their disappointment over the state’s failure to comply with the court’s directives regarding counseling and admission for the […]
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, the Centre has approved the appointment of senior advocate U K Nair as a judge of the Gauhati High Court. This decision comes after the High Court had deferred the swearing-in ceremony of another senior advocate, Kaushik Goswami, for the same position. The official gazette notification dated […]
In a recent development, the Gujarat High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal concerning the request for information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational qualifications. The court criticized Kejriwal’s persistence in the matter, stating that his continued efforts Also read- PM Modi Degree Row: Court Reserves Order On […]
The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud’s tenure has been characterized by a series of transformative administrative reforms, marking a significant shift towards a more accessible and technologically advanced judiciary. As he completes one year in office, a reflection on the milestones achieved reveals a determined push for an e-revolution within the Indian judicial system. Also […]
The Supreme Court has declined the Tamil Nadu government’s plea to permit the appointment of archakas (priests) to Agamic temples, maintaining the status quo as previously ordered. This decision comes in the wake of a Madras High Court judgment from August 2022, which exempted Agamic temples from the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious Institutions Employees (Conditions […]
