Delhi High Court will soon announce judgment in DPS Dwarka fee protest case. Over 30 students were suspended for protesting a fee hike, but the school has now taken back the suspension.
The Kerala High Court held that the guardian of a minor or the owner of a vehicle driven by a minor can face prosecution under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) even before the minor is proceeded against for driving without a license. Since minors are immune from prosecution, the tendency to indulge in such acts has been on the rise and the owners of motor vehicles do not take due precautions to prevent such acts, the Court noted.
The Kerala High Court declared that parents can be prosecuted under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act if their minor children are caught driving a vehicle without a valid license. Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act is a legal provision aimed at ensuring that motor vehicles are operated only by individuals who possess the necessary legal authorization—a valid driving license.
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The parents of a woman allegedly deceased after receiving the Covishield vaccine plan to file a case against the Serum Institute of India (SII). This decision follows AstraZeneca’s acknowledgment in court that their Covid shot can cause a rare side effect, providing hope for the parents in seeking justice. AstraZeneca faces a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford, led to deaths and serious injuries, including thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), characterized by blood clots and low platelet count.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court set a significant precedent on consent and promises of marriage in alleged rape cases. The accused’s withdrawal of a marriage promise, influenced by parental disapproval, was found not to amount to rape. The ruling emphasizes the evolving understanding of personal autonomy and distinguishes between moral obligations and legal culpability, impacting future cases.