The Supreme Court of India is set to hear pleas regarding whether a husband should be immune from prosecution for rape if he coerces his adult wife into sex. The debate surrounds the marital rape exception in the IPC and newly enacted laws, highlighting significant legal and social implications.
The Delhi High Court today expressed concern over the rise of deepfake technology, emphasizing the urgent need for regulation. The Division Bench remarked on the difficulty in trusting what people see and hear, labeling it “shocking”. The Court urged the Central Government to take proactive steps and requested input from petitioners for regulating deepfakes.
Three petitions, including one from an Army College doctor, urge Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to take suo motu cognizance of the rape-murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The petitioners emphasize the need for swift and exemplary justice, calling it an attack on the nation’s essence and demanding heightened security at medical institutions.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces prosecution over alleged irregularities in land allocations by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the prosecution after petitions from activists. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the communication and Siddaramaiah dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. The complaint alleges significant losses to the state’s finances. BJP advocates for a CBI investigation.
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The Supreme Court today has mandated that State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India cannot charge lawyers more than Rs 600 for enrolment fees, in accordance with Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act. This decision aims to make the enrolment process accessible and affordable, consistent with the Act. The ruling allows charges for legal aid services, but not during enrolment.
The Bombay High Court summoned Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the PNB scam, to appear before the court. The court expressed concern about his absence and rejected his petitions, questioning his whereabouts. Choksi’s lawyer argued against his fugitive status, while the ED informed that proceedings to declare him a fugitive are ongoing. The court adjourned the hearing to August 12.
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The Supreme Court today was informed that a disputed physics question from the NEET-UG 2024 exam only had one correct answer, not two, according to a panel of three experts from IIT Delhi. This conclusion validates the National Testing Agency’s answer key. The court is reviewing petitions challenging NEET-UG due to various issues.
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions today challenging the Uttar Pradesh government’s order for shopkeepers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names. Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra argues that the directive violates constitutional rights. The move has sparked criticism and is expected to be discussed in Parliament.
Tomorrow(on 18th July), The Supreme Court of India is set to hear petitions for canceling the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The court has previously requested the National Testing Agency to disclose the nature of the paper leak and asked the CBI to file a status report on the investigation. The Centre has stated that the exam showed no widespread malpractice.
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions today (11th July) about alleged malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, following reports of a paper leak. The CJI emphasized that a retest would be a last resort and directed petitioners’ counsels to file a common submission not exceeding 10 pages. The next hearing is scheduled for July 18.