The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud including Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra issued this interim order amidst concerns that the 2023 amendments in Forest (Conservation) Act could potentially lead to the declassification of over 1.97 lakh square kilometers of forest land. On Monday the Supreme Court has mandated that […]
Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, in a compelling address, emphasized the need for the law to transcend the traditional divide between public and private spaces to effectively combat discrimination. Speaking at the inaugural “Justice ES Venkataramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture” organized by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru, CJI Chandrachud […]
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the need for a balanced approach in handling sexual harassment complaints, cautioning against both the trivialization of genuine cases and the misuse of laws for false allegations. The apex court underscored the importance of scrutinizing the veracity of complaints to prevent the misuse of […]