PIL by former ED officer against ED on section 66 PMLA rejected by Delhi HC
The Delhi HC refused to entertain a PIL whereby an authoritative interpretation of section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, was sought. As per section 66 PMLA, the enforcement directorate is allowed to share information with other agencies if it
Elections to the Lok Sabha: BJP wins first seat, Surat candidate wins without opposition
With its candidate from Gujarat’s Surat constituency winning unopposed, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured its first victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, marking a historic milestone. The withdrawal of other candidates and the rejection of the nominations of the main opposition
Petition in Karnataka HC, challenging congress’ election manifesto, rejected
The Karnataka High Court has recently observed that the promises which have been mentioned in the election manifesto during the 2023 assembly elections can be termed as a case of wrong policy but the same cannot be termed as a ‘corrupt practice’ as
Delhi High Court Upholds Right to Information: Information Cannot Be Denied Solely on Grounds of Bulkiness
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court emphasized the fundamental right to information and clarified that authorities cannot refuse disclosure solely on the basis of information volume. The case, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade v. Kamal Jit Chibber, involved the denial
Judicial Fortification of India’s Electoral Democracy: A Review of Landmark Case
Introduction: India’s electoral system stands as a testament to the vibrancy and inclusivity of its democracy. Through a series of landmark judgments, the judiciary has played a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the electoral process. This article explores five pivotal cases that
Plea To Tally All VVPAT Slips with the EVM Votes Rejected By The SC
On Friday, the SC rejected the petition whereby directions were sought to give directions to tally the VVPAT slips with the votes that have been cast through the EVMs. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta also give their dissent on
Establish Monitoring Committees to Enforce Guidelines Against Corporal Punishment in Schools : Madras HC
The Madras High Court has directed State authorities to establish a Monitoring Committee in each school to ensure strict implementation of the Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP) provided by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The
At times judgements add to the problem rather than giving the solution: Justice Gautam Patel
It was recently said by Bombay HC judge Justice Gautam Patel, that rather than giving a solution to the problem, sometimes judgments add to the issue. He was speaking while highlighting the role of judgment in the life of a judge. He believed
The Delhi High Court adjourns hearing of the plea seeking a 6-year poll ban on PM Narendra Modi
Recently, the Delhi High Court adjourned the hearing of the plea filed by a lawyer named Anand S Jondhale, seeking a 6-year ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for contesting elections. Mr Jondhale had filed the petition based on the speech delivered by
Kerala High Court Bars DNA Sampling of Adopted Children in POCSO Cases, Emphasizes Protection of Emotional Well-being
The Kerala High Court has directed that courts and subordinate courts should not entertain prosecutions seeking DNA samples of adopted children of rape survivors and victims in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) cases. Justice K. Babu’s verdict was based on
