Calcutta High Court Declines Interim Ban on Goat Slaughter at Bolla Kali Puja

The Calcutta High Court has declined to issue any interim orders to prohibit the slaughter of goats at the ‘Bolla Kali Mata Temple’ in North Dinajpur during the ‘Bolla Kali Puja 2023′. This decision came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the practice of animal sacrifice in the name of god […]

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Doctor’s Right in NEET Counselling Case

In a landmark judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has censured the denial of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Extraordinary Leave to Dr. Anupam Sharma, a Senior Resident Doctor at Dr. YS Parmar Government Medical College, Nahan, as “highly unjust and arbitrary.” This decision came in the wake of Dr. Sharma’s efforts to participate […]

Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules Non-Reporting Under POCSO Act as Bailable Offence

In a landmark judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared that not reporting a crime under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is a bailable offence. This ruling aligns with similar decisions previously made by the Kerala and Karnataka High Courts, setting a significant precedent in the legal interpretation of the […]

Supreme Court Stresses Proof of Custom in Hindu Customary Divorce Cases

The Supreme Court has clarified that while a Hindu marriage can be dissolved through a customary divorce deed, it is imperative to establish the existence of such a customary right. This stance is rooted in Section 29(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, which asserts that the Act’s provisions won’t impact any right recognized by […]