Should Article 32 petitions be filtered using a test? Justice Abhay S. Oka of Supreme Court
Issues: Facts of the Case: Arguments and Reasoning: Key Statements: Conclusion: Written By: Nikita Shankar @nikitaashankar
Should Article 32 petitions be filtered using a test? Justice Abhay S. Oka of the Supreme Court
This case emphasizes the importance of giving careful attention to the future of Article 32 petitions and the Supreme Court's responsibility to protect basic rights.
Kerala High Court Mandates Playground for Schools; Orders Closure for Non-compliance
The Kerala high court has ruled that playgrounds are essential for students’ physical, mental, and emotional development, and that schools without such facilities should be shut down. The order was issued following a petition filed by the Pathanamthitta Thevayur government L.P school PTA,
Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Exclusion of PWDs from Judiciary Appointments
The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Central government to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the exclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs) from appointments as judges in the district judiciary. The petition, filed by Chief Justice of India (CJI)
The presence of a tear in the hymen is not necessary in all cases of penetrative sexual assault: Gauhati HC
The tear in the hymen or the lack of genital injuries is not always a ground for disbelief in the testimony of the victim that she was subjected to the penetrative sexual assault. It was explained by Justice Kaushik Goswami that the offense
Supreme Court to Consider Petitions for 100% Verification of EVM Votes with VVPAT Slips
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to review petitions today urging for the full verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes through Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The petitions, filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and others, will be
Supreme Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Assam MLA for Misleading Social Media Post
Introduction: The Supreme Court, deeply concerned about the misuse of social media platforms, has taken a stern stance against the dissemination of factually incorrect information regarding sub judice cases. This concern was prompted by a Facebook post made by Assam MLA Karim Uddin
Law Professor Files PIL to Enforce Attendance Rules in Mumbai University Law Colleges
A Mumbai University law professor has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court seeking stricter enforcement of mandatory attendance requirements for law students. The petition, filed by Dr. Sharmila Ghuge, argues that a significant gap exists between the mandated
BJP Manifesto Unveils Ambitious Legal Agenda for 2024 General Election
1. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): 2. Uniform Civil Code (UCC): 3. One Nation One Election: 4. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): 5. Other Legal Reforms: While the BJP presents its legislative agenda, the public is anticipating more information and plans for carrying out these
SC should sit in larger bench composition to prevent conflicting judgements: Justice Dr. S Muralidhar
Senior Advocate and former Delhi and Orissa High Court judge, Justice Dr. S Muralidhar viewed that the supreme court should sit in larger bench compositions to avoid conflicting and varying judgements. “It has 17 two-judge benches, leading to inevitable differing interpretations. Larger bench
