Kerala HC cautioned by the SC against the use of counselling as it can become a tool to influence sexual orientation
Issue:- The court was hearing the habeas corpus petition that was filed by a 21-year-old woman who had alleged that her parents had detained her lesbian partner illegally. Analysis:- The SC said that it was alleged that the Kerala High Court gave an
Supreme court rejects SBI’s plea for extension of time to furnish electoral bond details, directs disclosure by march 12
The Supreme Court recently rejected the plea filed by State bank of india (SBI) urging for the extension of time to furnish the electoral bond details and directed it to disclose the information by tomorrow, i.e. 15 march. The five judge bench consisting,
Student certificates must have the mother’s name, unrealistic and archaic if not followed: Delhi HC
A student Ritika Prasad had approached the court on the issue of the degree issued, bearing the name of only her father and not her mother. Analysis:- It has been held by the Delhi HC that the names of the mother must also
Constitution prevails over personal religious beliefs: Justice Rohinton Nariman
Rtd. Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman has stated that if the Constitution contradicts one’s personal religious beliefs, the Constitution prevails. Nariman, who is also an ordained Parsi priest, emphasized that it is crucial for judges to take a different oath, as their
Legal Precedents Upheld: Allahabad High Court Rules on Hindu Marriage Dissolution and Maintenance
Introduction: In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the legal sanctity of Hindu marriages and the obligations therein, shedding light on the dissolution of marriages and maintenance rights under the Hindu Marriage Act. The case involved a husband’s challenge against a
Criticising abrogation of Article 370 not an offence: Supreme Court
Recently, the supreme court ruled that criticising the abrogation of article 370 and wishing pakistan on its independence day would not amount to an offence under section 153-A IPC. The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal filed by Javed Ahmad Hajam, professor at
Constitution is the need for development and stability of the nation: CJI
CJI DY Chandrachud stressed the importance of the constitution of India. He said that is essential for the development as well as the stability of the nation. He was addressing while present at the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign in Bikaner, Rajasthan. He
Supreme Court Directs Enforcement Directorate Probe into Amtek Auto Banking Fraud Allegations
Introduction: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct a thorough investigation into the banking fraud allegations against Amtek Auto Limited, a prominent automotive company, amounting to a staggering Rs 27,000 crore. The directive comes in
Karnataka High Court Upholds Limitations on State Human Rights Commission’s Authority
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court has clarified the scope of authority of the State Human Rights Commission, emphasizing that it can only recommend actions to the government, not pass directives. The court’s decision came in response to a petition
Supreme Court upholds people’ rights to dissent and criticism in a historic decision
Issue: The Supreme Court’s seminal ruling in the matter of Professor Javed Ahmad Hajam underscores the basic tension between the Indian Penal Code’s Section 153-A legislative prohibitions and the right to freedom of speech and expression. The issue concerns two status updates that
