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The Kerala High Court, led by Justice A. Badharudeen, quashed criminal proceedings against a mother for failing to report her 17-year-old daughter’s pregnancy, citing her emotional trauma as the cause for her delay. The Court emphasized that her actions were not intentional and further prosecution would be unjustified.
The Gauhati High Court has instructed the Assam government to respond within four weeks to a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petitioner seeks the restoration of the repealed 1935 Act, claiming the new law violates constitutional rights and negatively impacts the Muslim community’s marriage practices.
The Telangana High Court dismissed a petition to block the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, claiming it could glorify illegal activities, similar to its predecessor. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya found the allegations speculative and criticized the petitioner for wasting judicial time, imposing a penalty while confirming the film’s compliance with regulations.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday(27th Nov) has directed the AAP government to respond to a petition from seven BJP MPs seeking the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in Delhi. The court emphasized the importance of setting aside political differences for the welfare of residents facing high healthcare costs. Further hearings are set for December 11.
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Activist Snehamayi Krishna filed a plea questioning the credibility of the Lokayukta’s investigation into the MUDA site allotment scam, involving allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi. The Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing to December 10, while calls for a CBI investigation continue amid ongoing scrutiny.
The Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) dismissed a petition for an inquiry into Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s death, stating it falls outside judicial authority. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan advised the petitioner to pursue the matter through appropriate political channels. The court criticized previous allegations made against historical figures as reckless.
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to report on the Advocate Protection Act’s implementation in response to rising violence against lawyers. The Bar Council of India has proposed the Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, to safeguard lawyers, emphasizing the need for legislation similar to the recently passed Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023.
A case has been filed against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for insulting Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting. The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a petition to challenge Yatnal’s election. He also faces accusations of spreading misinformation aimed at destabilizing the Congress government in Karnataka, raising concerns among officials.
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