Today, On 10th December, the Centre informed the Supreme Court about directives issued to state chief secretaries to comply with the Anuradha Bhasin case ruling on internet shutdowns. The petition highlighted concerns over shutdowns during exams disrupting economic activities, urging exploration of alternative anti-cheating methods. The Supreme Court is currently addressing these issues.
The Calcutta High Court permitted an elderly couple to undergo IVF, disregarding typical age limits for assisted reproductive technology. The couple, married for 30 years and seeking parenthood, argued their financial stability and readiness made them suitable candidates. This ruling sets a notable precedent for older individuals seeking IVF in India.
The Supreme Court dismissed SEBI’s appeal against the SAT ruling that cleared Mukesh Ambani of penalties for the 2007 Reliance Petroleum stock manipulation case, citing no question of law. However, the Court will hear SEBI’s appeal regarding SAT’s relief to RIL on December 2, 2023. Senior advocates represented both parties.
The Madras High Court annulled a 20-year-old woman’s marriage to her former teacher, citing coercion and lack of understanding during the signing of marriage papers. The court voided the registration, emphasizing the importance of consent and personal autonomy. The teacher agreed to end the marriage, allowing the woman to pursue her education.
The High Court Bar Association is advocating for the appointment of local lawyers as judges in order to better represent the local legal community and address regional issues. They also outlined demands for advocate protection, medical insurance, and infrastructure support, which received positive feedback from the Union Law Minister.
The Delhi High Court has addressed the issue of delayed payments to government-empaneled lawyers, prompted by a writ petition filed by Anjana Gosain seeking recovery of Rs. 15,93,850 in unpaid fees. The ruling aims to resolve the persistent problem of outstanding legal fees despite numerous follow-ups and legal notices.
The Delhi High Court ruled that maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act extends beyond age 18 for children pursuing education until they become financially independent. The court emphasized the importance of adequate maintenance and decided on various issues including concealment of income and enhancement of maintenance with interest on arrears.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that individuals cannot be penalized solely for engaging in prostitution, distinguishing personal actions from exploitative activities. This decision came from a case involving a woman charged under the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized the protection of victims over unjust prosecution, reflecting a shift in legal handling of prostitution cases.
The Delhi High Court ruled that the appointment of Prof Eqbal Hussain as officiating Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia was legally untenable. The court directed immediate appointment of an eligible person as officiating VC and initiation of the process for selecting a permanent VC within specified timeframes. This decision emphasizes adherence to statutory guidelines in administrative appointments.