Bengaluru advocates Today (April 22) stopped work for one hour to protest the transfer of four Karnataka High Court judges. The move, ordered by the Supreme Court Collegium, sparked strong opposition from the legal community.
The Supreme Court, today (21st October) addressing challenges to the 42nd Amendment’s inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble, emphasized these terms’ relevance in the Indian context rather than solely from a Western view. Justices questioned the amendment’s legitimacy due to lack of parliamentary debate during the national emergency, scheduling further hearings for November.
The Supreme Court today is set to consider urgent pleas regarding whether a husband can be prosecuted for rape if he coerces his adult wife into sex. Senior advocate Indira Jaising emphasized the need for swift action. Legal debates over marital rape exceptions in Indian law have been ongoing, with implications for women’s rights.
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The NCDRC has introduced a hybrid mode for hearings starting from April 15, allowing both physical appearances and video conferencing. This pilot project aims to streamline dispute resolution and make it more accessible for consumers. The NCDRC has released standard operating procedures to govern virtual proceedings, representing a significant step towards enhancing consumer access to justice.