Supreme Court judges, top law officers and senior advocates came together at JGLS to re-enact the iconic Kesavananda Bharati case. The event highlighted the Basic Structure doctrine and the continuing debate on judicial independence and parliamentary power.
The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court’s decision for a man to pay his estranged wife Rs. 3 crore compensation under the Domestic Violence Act, citing abuse from 1994-2017. The court stressed the impact of domestic violence considering the social standing of the individuals. This decision reinforces legal protection for victims and addresses various aspects of abuse.
On 7th of March: The Supreme Court has accepted a plea by priests of the Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Telangana, contesting the State’s control of temple administration. The plea challenges the Telangana Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act 1987, asserting it violates religious freedom. The interim relief involves a stay on appointing an executive officer pending the court’s decision.
