India Gets Ready to Enact New Criminal Laws: A Justice Paradigm Transition
Which new laws are planned to take the place of the present criminal justice system? In Kolkata, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal declared that, as of July 1, the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act will be replaced by three new
Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire
The Gujarat HC has directed the state government to conduct an inquiry into the municipal corporation workings, where due to lethargy accidents take place. The court had taken a Suo moto cognizance out of a PIL that was field before it. The bench
High Court Judge Challenges Interpretation of Probate Law, Calls for Clarity on ‘Just Cause’ for Revocation
A Bombay High Court judge has raised questions about the exhaustiveness of Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act and its illustrations, which deal with the grounds on which probate of a will can be revoked or annulled for a ‘just cause’. The
Judiciary’s Role in India’s New Coalition Government: Balancing Power and Independence
A coalition government has returned to power in India after ten years, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now dependent on its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies to form the government. Narendra Modi continues as Prime Minister, but the previously domineering approach is
High Court to Decide Fate of Juvenile in Pune Porsche Tragedy Detention Dispute
The aunt of a juvenile-accused in a Pune Porsche car accident has filed a plea with the Bombay High Court, alleging that the juvenile has been unlawfully and arbitrarily detained by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in an observation home. The case was
The Karnataka Act prohibiting violence against advocates is put into effect
What is the KPVA Act, 2023, Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act? The Karnataka government enacted the KPVA Act as a legislative measure to shield advocates from abuse and harassment as they carry out their official responsibilities. It seeks to guarantee that
An offence committed under 498A cannot be tried with the sanction of the central government as per section 188: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that criminal proceedings under section 498A of the IPC initiated against a man who has been residing in Australia cannot proceed in India without prior sanction of the central government. However, if a part of the
Madras High Court Rules Grave Sexual Harassment as Continuing Offence Beyond Statutory Limitation
Issue The Madras High Court recently addressed whether an isolated offence of grave sexual harassment should be considered a continuing offence and thus not be barred by the six-month limitation period mandated by Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case, Emphasizes Mutual Burden of Proof
Issue: The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the acquittal of a man accused of rape, highlighting the shared burden of proof in cases of sexual offences. Rule: The Division Bench, consisting of Justices Rahul Chaturvedi and Nand Prabha Shukla, underscored that while laws
Jammu and Kashmir High Court directs LCMA not to harass tea sellers on Dal Lake market
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently directed the Jammu and Kashmir Land Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), Srinagar not to create unnecessary disturbance in the business by harassing the tea sellers at the floating market of Dal lake, Srinagar.
