Allahabad High Court declines to quash FIR against RJD’s Priyanka Bharti for defacing Manusmriti pages.
The Court stated that the act of tearing a “holy book of a particular religion” prima facie indicates the commission…
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Preventive Detention Orders Must Reflect Independent Application of Mind : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has held that preventive detention orders must reflect an independent application of mind…
PIL in Delhi High Court highlights deficiencies in the marriage registration system.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Central and Delhi governments regarding a public interest litigation (PIL)…
Runaway Couples Seeking Protection Must Fully Disclose Their Identity Details to Court: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court registry has announced that petitions filed by runaway couples seeking protection will not be…
Mumbai Special Court Directs ACB to Register FIR Against Former SEBI Chairperson and BSE Officials
A Special Court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Mumbai, to register an FIR against former Securities and…
Supreme Court Deplores Oral Mentions for Modifying Orders Under the Guise of Review
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court condemned the practice of making oral mentions to seek modifications of judicial orders…
Supreme Court Considers Stronger Mechanisms to Address Caste Discrimination in Higher Educational Institutions
In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging caste discrimination in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), the Union Government recently informed the…
Supreme Court Clarifies Approach for High Courts When Faced with Conflicting Precedents
When two Supreme Court judgments appear inconsistent, how should a High Court decide which one to follow? A recent ruling…
Bombay High Court Upholds Validity of Marriage Registered Under Special Marriage Act Despite Non-Compliance with Section 5 Residency Requirement
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a marriage duly certified under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 cannot be deemed…
uSupreme Court Rejects Presumption of Contributory Negligence in Motor Accident Case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that contributory negligence in motor vehicle accidents cannot be presumed without…