Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Petitions The Delhi High Court To Dismiss The Sexual Harassment Lawsuit By Wrestlers
Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has filed a request to the Delhi High Court to put an end to the trial court's proceedings on the accusations of sexual harassment made by female wrestlers against him.
Delhi High Court Upholds Defamation Case Against Shashi Tharoor Over ‘Scorpion’ Remark
The defamation case against Shashi Tharoor for his ‘Modi scorpion’ comment can proceed, rules Delhi High Court, stirring debates about political freedom of speech and defamation laws in India. The trial date has been set for September 10.
We’re In Shock By What We Hear And See Today: The Delhi High Court Raises Concerns About Deepfakes
The Delhi High Court said that there is an urgent need to regulate and limit the proliferation of deepfakes on the internet. Deepfakes are going to be a threat to society, The Court warned the Central government, and the government to take action
Punjab and Haryana HC’s dismissed an application by women seeking to be made a party with their LR’s
The bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma emphasized that marital unions are not subject to succession, and therefore there is no need to replace a deceased party with their legal representatives. The husband sought a divorce in Gurgaon in 2011.
Supreme Court stayed the central government’s decision to omit Rule 170
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court stayed a Ministry of Ayush notification omitting Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, which prohibits misleading advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs. A Bench of Justice Hima Kohli said the notification went against its
Supreme Court to Address Alimony Entitlement in Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The question of whether alimony can be awarded in cases where a marriage is declared void under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 will be decided by the Supreme Court. The case was referred to a larger bench because
Delhi High Court Urges Government to Address Legal Gap in Sexual Offense Laws
The Delhi High Court urged the Central government to address the lack of provisions for punishing non-consensual sodomy in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court emphasized the need to fill this legal gap, stating that non-consensual sexual acts must be punishable, and
Allahabad High Court Strikes Down Restrictions on Agricultural Land Transfers in Noida Flood Plains
In a much acclaimed judicial verdict, Allahabad High Court has struck down restrictions on transfer of agricultural land in Noida flood prone zones as unconstitutional. This ruling upholds ownership of property and also condemns authorities for handling of unlawful issues of construction business.
Supreme Court to Decide on Alimony in Cases of Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The Supreme Court of India is set to resolve whether alimony under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) can be granted in cases where a marriage has been declared void. This question arises from a series of conflicting
NGT Forms Committee to Combat Pollution in Dal Lake
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to address pollution in Srinagar’s Dal Lake. The committee will ascertain pollution sources, identify responsible parties, and take appropriate remedial and punitive action. The committee will also prepare environmental management guidelines for houseboats.
