Balancing Act: Judiciary’s Role in Ensuring Fairness in PMLA Implementation
For years, India struggled with inadequate laws to combat money laundering and financial crimes. The introduction of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), inspired by the Financial Action Task Force’s 40 recommendations, aimed to address this gap. This act empowered the
HC staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail without passing final order is Unusual :SC
On Monday, the SC said that the decision of the HC to grant an interim stay on the bail to Delhi CM, without passing a final order was unusual. The matter was about the money laundering case. The bench of Justices Manoj Misra
The Kerala HC Advocates association had opposed the court fee hike
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association(KHCAA) submitted its opinion to the expert committee, headed by Justice V K Mohanan opposing the hike in court fees. The KHCAA stated that the decision of the expert committee whereby the recommendations were given for enhancing the
Dispute Between Dabur India and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Resolved, To blur Real Fruit Juice Packaging
A year-old litigation between Dabur India and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee ended on June 18, with Rathee agreeing to blur the packaging of Dabur’s product, Real fruit juice, in his videos. The video showed the impact of packaged fruit juices on health compared to
Bombay High Court criticises judge for using the word “handicapped” to express frustration over heavy caseload
The Bombay High Court recently condemned an Additional Sessions Judge for inappropriately using the word “handicapped” showing his frustration over heavy caseload. In the April 24 order, the sessions court judge had granted a stay on a trial court proceedings and adjourned the
Breath Analyzer Not Conclusive Proof of Alcohol Consumption; Emphasizes Blood and Urine Tests for Accurate Results: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has ruled that a breath analyzer report is not a conclusive proof of a person’s consumption of liquor. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri stated that blood sample and urine tests are the correct method to determine if a person has consumed
Madras High Court requests action taken report from State in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy
What caused the Madras High Court to issue its directive? The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to provide a thorough investigation on the unfortunate deaths of forty-seven people in the Kallakurichi district as a result of drinking phony alcohol.
An employee’s right to raise safety concerns, affirmed by the Kerala HC
It was ruled by the Kerala HC that if an employee is sharing messages and raising safety concerns on WhatsApp then the same is not wrongful. Justice Satish Ninan had emphasized in a ruling dated 18th June, that if an employee is disciplined
Madras High Court: Biological Relatives Cannot Claim Inherited Property of Adopted Child
The recent ruling by the Madras High Court clarifies the legal stance regarding property inheritance for adopted individuals under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan’s decision on June 5 asserts that once a person is adopted, their legal
Equal Custody Granted: High Court Emphasizes Child’s Best Interest
In a recent ruling, Justice Bharat Deshpande of the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court granted equal custody time to both parents in a child custody dispute, highlighting the paramount importance of the child’s welfare. What was the basis for Justice Deshpande’s
