Supreme Court Affirms Rights of Children from Void Marriages to Inherit Ancestral Property In a landmark judgment on Friday, January 19, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of children born from void and voidable marriages to inherit their parents’ property. This significant ruling, emphasizes the legal status of such children as legitimate […]
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, Advocate Pranav Shailesh Trivedi has been appointed as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court. This appointment comes after a notable endorsement by the Supreme Court Collegium, marking a crucial step in the nation’s legal framework. Also read- 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts: Gujarat High Court Urges Convict To […]
The Bombay High Court sentenced Vijay Dive to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and attempting to sell a 14-year-old girl for prostitution. This decision emphasizes the need for stringent punishment to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals. The ruling serves as a strong message against this social evil and highlights the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding society.
The Supreme Court Collegium on Friday 19 January has put forth a strong recommendation for the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. This recommendation, if approved by the Central government, would mark a historic moment, as Justice Varale would become the third […]
Supreme Court of India On Friday 19, January, has conferred the prestigious title of ‘Senior Advocate’ to 56 lawyers, marking a notable inclusion of 11 women in this elite group. This event is particularly noteworthy as it follows a considerable gap since the last such designation, which occurred in December 2021 when 18 lawyers were […]
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the Madhya Pradesh police for failing to protect a petitioner’s family and allegedly siding with wrongdoers. The family faced threats from the spouse of a sitting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, implicated in the death of the petitioner’s father. The case reflects a troubling disregard for judicial orders and citizen safety, prompting the Supreme Court’s intervention.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Lucknow-based Advocate Ashok Pandey for filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the restoration of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, dismissed the plea, labeling it as frivolous […]
A Jammu court is grappling with the applicability of the Code of Civil Procedure following the abrogation of Article 370. Several cases have challenged the amendments made by the J&K Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Law) Order, 2020. These legal proceedings hold significant implications for the region’s legal framework.
The historic Ayodhya verdict, delivered over four years ago by a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, has led to a significant moment in India’s cultural and religious history. The judges responsible for this landmark decision have been honored with invitations to the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22. Also […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued show cause notices to YouTube and Facebook officials in response to a contempt petition, alleging their failure to remove objectionable posts targeting Hindu spiritual leader Acharya Dhirendra Shastri. The court directed key officials to respond within four weeks, emphasizing the legal responsibilities of social media platforms in protecting individual reputations.
