The Supreme Court of India ruled that breakups in consensual relationships cannot be classified as rape, emphasizing that misuse of rape laws harms both the accused and the legal system. The court quashed a rape case, stating that mere promises of marriage do not justify criminal proceedings. The judgment aims to prevent unwarranted legal burdens.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns about the absence of Advocate-on-Record P. Soma Sundaram during a hearing, as he was unreachable in a remote Tamil Nadu village. The Court ordered him to appear in person by April 1, 2025, with travel proof, after failed attempts for virtual attendance due to connectivity issues.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that mobile chargers, when sold as part of a composite package with mobile phones, cannot be taxed separately under the Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2008 (UP VAT Act). A Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision, which had ruled in favor of tax assessees.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India ruled that a woman is entitled to claim maintenance from her second husband under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), even if her first marriage is legally still valid. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma upheld the plea of a woman against a 2017 High Court ruling. The High Court had denied her maintenance on the grounds that her first marriage was legally subsisting. However, it had allowed maintenance for the daughter born from her second marriage.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently held a hearing over a dispute concerning the burial of a Christian man from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in his family’s native village burial ground. The case sparked heated arguments between Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the State of Chhattisgarh, and Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, who appeared for the petitioner, Ramesh Bhaghel.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over the exploitation of temple administration in Uttar Pradesh, particularly regarding advocates appointed as receivers who might delay litigation for personal gain. The Court directed the Principal District Judge of Mathura to report on ongoing temple litigation, emphasizing swift resolutions and better management of temple affairs.
The Supreme Court on Monday(11th Nov) dismissed former MP Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea in a rape case. Despite arguments from his lawyer regarding the specificity of allegations, the Court refused bail after a brief hearing. Revanna has been accused of multiple sexual assaults, leading to a significant public outcry and ongoing investigations.
The Supreme Court today (21st Oct) has criticized the Karnataka government for “harassing” students by conducting board examinations for classes 8 to 10, prohibiting the declaration of results until further notice. This follows the withdrawal of a circular for board exams in several rural districts, while exams proceeded in others. The court seeks detailed examination process information within four weeks.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed by an actress. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and provided interim protection from arrest, considering delays in the complaint and the outcomes for other accused in similar cases.
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The Supreme Court of India today rejected a plea to cancel bail for Mohan Nayak N, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case. The bench upheld the High Court’s decision, emphasizing the need for expedited proceedings and stating that bail cancellation could be pursued if conditions were violated. The accused had been in custody since July 18, 2018.