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Today (27th May): In the Pune accident case, a court granted police custody of Vishal Agarwal, father of the 17-year-old driver. The Porsche Taycan involved in the crash was inspected. The minor faces charges for the accident, and the father also faces legal action. The court imposed conditions on the minor’s bail, addressing the seriousness of the offense.
The Kerala High Court upheld the reproductive rights and dignity of rape survivors, emphasizing the grave mental and physical health risks associated with continuing a pregnancy resulting from rape. The court recognized the fundamental right to autonomy in reproductive decision-making, allowing a 16-year-old survivor to terminate her pregnancy beyond the legally specified timeframe, considering her well-being and future care for the child if the fetus survived.
Today(on 8th April), Tamil Nadu government raised concerns before Madras High Court regarding Election Commission’s ban on school children in political gatherings. Advocate General PS Raman cited PM Modi’s roadshow as reference. The case involves allegations against a school principal under the JJ Act. The court suspended the investigation until the final hearing on April 24.
On Thursday (4th March): The Madras High Court questioned the Coimbatore Police’s decision to file a criminal case against a school for its students attending Prime Minister Modi’s roadshow in their uniforms. The court requested an explanation for initiating the case and extended protection to the school management until April 8. This action prompted concerns and judicial scrutiny.
The Kerala High Court ruled that minors can be charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The decision clarifies that minors will be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act, irrespective of gender and age, for penetrative sexual assault and related offenses outlined in the POCSO Act. The ruling came in response to a case involving a 13-year-old petitioner.
On Monday, the Karnataka High Court declined to dismiss rape charges against Dr. Shivamurthy Muruga Sharanaru, the pontiff of Murugha Mutt in Chitradurga. He stands accused of sexually abusing two minor girls residing in hostels operated by the Mutt. The Karnataka High Court on Monday made a crucial decision regarding the serious allegations against Shivamurthy […]
