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Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court questioned the retroactive application of Section 479 of the BNSS, allowing bail for first-time undertrials. This provision, addressing prison overcrowding, provides a more lenient option for release after serving one-third of the maximum sentence. The Court instructed the Central government to clarify this and emphasized the urgency of addressing prison conditions nationwide.
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.
The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Shiba Shankar Das, overturning a bail condition restricting his political activities. Das, a former mayor and BJP leader, challenged the constraint imposed by the Orissa High Court, emphasizing fundamental rights. NEW DELHI: Recently, The Supreme Court has made a significant ruling affecting the rights of individuals under […]
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.
