In a significant development related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, Delhi Court has discharged three men, expressing concerns over the manner in which the investigation was conducted. The court voiced suspicions that the investigating officer of the Delhi Police might have “manipulated evidence” and filed chargesheets in a “predetermined and mechanical manner.” Additional Sessions […]
Centre Tightens Reins on SIM Card Dealers to Counter Cyber Frauds In a decisive move to counteract cyber frauds stemming from fraudulently acquired SIM cards, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out a series of stringent measures. Announced on Thursday, these reforms underscore the government’s commitment to fortifying user protection in the rapidly evolving […]
Supreme Court’s Intense Deliberations on Article 370 Abrogation Enter Day 7 In a pivotal session marked by fervent arguments, the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, continued its examination of the abrogation of Article 370. Senior Advocates Dushyant Dave, Shekhar Naphade, and Dinesh Dwivedi presented their cases, each shedding light […]
In a recent development, the Jharkhand High Court has granted relief to Rahul Gandhi, the former Congress president, exempting him from appearing personally before a special Ranchi Court. This court is currently hearing a defamation petition related to the ‘Modi surname’ case against the Wayanad MP. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, presiding over the case, permitted […]
The Delhi High Court, in a recent hearing, questioned Delhi University’s (DU) decision to admit students to its five-year integrated law course based solely on the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT-UG) 2023 scores. The court emphasized that when other central universities are admitting students based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2023, introduced […]
Justice Muralidhar’s Non-Elevation to Supreme Court: Legal Luminaries Seek Answers Prominent figures in the legal community have voiced their concerns over the Supreme Court Collegium’s decision not to promote Justice S. Muralidhar to the apex court. Justice Muralidhar, who recently retired as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, has been lauded for his […]
Article 370 and Jammu & Kashmir’s Autonomy: A Constitutional Debate In a significant hearing on the dilution of Article 370, Senior Advocate Dr. Rajeev Dhavan asserted before the Supreme Court Constitution Bench that the “Autonomy of states is fundamental to our constitution.” The bench, comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR […]
Government Proposes Draft SOP on Appearance of Officials in Courts: Key Highlights The Union government has recently proposed a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to the Supreme Court concerning the appearance of government officials in court proceedings. This initiative is aimed at fostering a harmonious relationship between the judiciary and the government. Central to the […]
Chhattisgarh High Court: Excessive Drinking by Husband Amounts to Mental Cruelty to Wife and Family The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a recent judgment, has ruled that a husband’s excessive drinking habit, which leads to the deterioration of the family’s condition, constitutes mental cruelty towards the wife and the entire family, including children. The bench, comprising […]
PM Modi Lauds Supreme Court for Delivering Judgments in Regional Languages In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the Supreme Court for its initiative to provide the operative parts of their judgments in regional languages. This move underscores the increasing significance of regional languages in India’s judicial landscape. Speaking […]
