Jhansi based advocate files PIL challenging ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ in Allahabad HC
A PIL has been filed in Allahabad High Court challenging the Union Government’s notification issued on July 13, declaring June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ or constitutional murder day. Jhansi-based practising advocate Santosh Singh Dohrey filed the plea through Advocate Braj Mohan Singh
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Accountability for 1980s Mass Atrocities in Iran
On Monday, Javaid Rehman, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Islamic Republic of Iran, released his final findings, urging the establishment of an international accountability mechanism to investigate and prosecute those responsible for mass arrests and killings during the 1980s. Rehman asserts that
Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Virtual Campaigning by Arrested Politicians
Supreme Court dismissed a plea for arrested political leaders to campaign virtually during elections. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court order which had dismissed the petition. It was stated that plea was
Karnataka High Court Upholds Rights of Teachers, Teachers Above 50 Yrs Age Exempted From Transfer
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that when a beneficial provision is incorporated in a statute, it must be given effect in favor of the beneficiaries by authorities. The division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice S G Pandit made
Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Water Bodies Drying Up, Impacting Wildlife
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the drying up of water bodies and dams around Chandigarh, which has severely impacted local wildlife. This issue was highlighted during an earlier hearing by Justices GS Sandhawalia and Vikas Bahl.
Supreme Court Grants Bail Under UAPA, Distinguishing Watali Case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court granted bail to an accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), emphasizing that the precedent set in the case of NIA v. Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali should not automatically be used to deny bail
Interim bail of Bilkis Bano Convicts denied
On Friday, the SC rejected the interim bail request of Radheshyam Bhagwandas and Rajubhai Babulal, who were convicts in the Bilkis Bano Case. They had sought a temporary release, amidst their new remission plea which is pending in the court. In March they
What Went Wrong When the Madras High Court Criticized the New Criminal Laws?
Why were the new criminal statutes criticized by the Madras High Court? The High Court stated that even if the statutes may have been well-intentioned, the way they were named and carried out caused confusion and disorder. What particular issues did the Court
Allahabad High Court Requests Clarification Regarding Conflicting Orders: What Took Place?
Why did the High Court of Allahabad step in? The High Court expressed worries about arbitrary judicial judgments when it asked a magistrate to explain why the court had issued opposing directions in two cases with the same facts. Why did the Magistrate’s
10% Reservation in Central Armed Police Forces for Former Agniveers: Information You Should Know
Critics, including opposition parties and aspirants, have expressed concern over the Agnipath system's lack of opportunities for permanent appointment and pension benefits.
