Actor Allu Arjun is set to appear virtually in Nampally Court regarding the Sandhya Theatre stampede case that led to a woman’s death. He was arrested on December 13 and was granted interim bail the same day. His lawyers have filed for regular bail, citing potential chaos from his physical presence at court.
The Delhi High Court ruled that denying a caste certificate to a boy due to the absence of a formal divorce decree from his estranged father was unacceptable. Justice Sanjeev Narula emphasized that children of abandoned mothers should not be penalized, directing authorities to reconsider the boy’s application without paternal documentation.
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A Supreme Court petition has been filed seeking preliminary inquiries in cases of dowry harassment and sexual offences, while advocating for a Uniform Civil Code. The petition highlights concerns over the misuse of women’s rights, calls for legal consolidation to enhance efficiency, and requests virtual hearings for individuals outside court jurisdictions.
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The Allahabad High Court has extended the deadline for the central government to respond to a petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s alleged British citizenship. The government failed to respond by the previous deadline, prompting the court to allow a new deadline of March 24, 2025, for further proceedings.
The Gauhati High Court banned buffalo and bulbul fights following a petition filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PEΤΑ). An order was passed by the High Court on Tuesday (Dec 17), quashing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Assam government on December 27, 2023, which allowed buffalo and bulbul bird fights during a certain period of the year (in January).
The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a Gujarat law regulating property transfers in disturbed areas, dismissing a petition against a Gujarat High Court ruling. Justices stated that laws carry a presumption of constitutionality and interim orders shouldn’t suspend legal provisions. The court advised petitioners to seek an early hearing in the high court.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a Hindu woman in a relationship with a Muslim man has the right to choose her future, despite parental claims of coercion. The court denied custody to the partner but emphasized the woman’s autonomy, allowing her to act according to her wishes after being moved to a shelter.
The Special Protection Group (SPG) appealed to the Supreme Court for a five-year extension on the registration of three armoured vehicles, after the National Green Tribunal denied their request. Concerns arose about the SPG seeking NGT approval instead of the Supreme Court, particularly amid air pollution monitoring efforts in Delhi. A hearing is scheduled for December 16.
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The Supreme Court of India on Friday (13th Dec) suggested that a petition regarding electronic voting machines (EVM) verification be referred to the same bench that ruled in April 2024, affirming EVM security. Petitioners seek to establish a clear verification protocol, requesting the Election Commission to verify EVM components within eight weeks without disputing election results.