“Offence must be committed on the grounds of caste for conviction under SC/ST Act”: Supreme court sets aside the conviction of a man accused of outraging woman’s modesty

“Offence must be committed on the grounds of caste for conviction under SC/ST Act”: Supreme court sets aside the conviction of a man accused of outraging woman’s modesty

Jan 30, 2024

The Supreme Court recently set aside the conviction of a man for the offences punishable under Section 3(1)(xi) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989. A bench of Justices B R Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sandeep Mehta

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AMU  Minority Status Hearing: Day 6

AMU  Minority Status Hearing: Day 6

Jan 30, 2024

The SC heard the arguments on the issue of the minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University. The matter is being heard by the 7-judge constitution bench comprised of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Surya Kant, Justice JB

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Ensuring Justice: The Impact of Legal Strikes on the Wheels of Justice

Ensuring Justice: The Impact of Legal Strikes on the Wheels of Justice

Jan 30, 2024

Introduction: The recent observation by the Allahabad High Court on the disruption caused by lawyers’ strikes highlights a critical issue affecting the justice system. Unlike industrial establishments, courts cannot afford prolonged strikes without severe consequences, as they bring justice to a standstill, negatively

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INNER RING ROAD SCAM: The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh HC order granting anticipatory bail to N. Chandrababu Naidu

INNER RING ROAD SCAM: The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh HC order granting anticipatory bail to N. Chandrababu Naidu

Jan 29, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court granting anticipatory bail to the former chief minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta rejected the plea filed by the Andhra Pradesh government

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Advocate Offices in Residential Buildings Exempt from Property Tax: Delhi High Court

Advocate Offices in Residential Buildings Exempt from Property Tax: Delhi High Court

Jan 29, 2024

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an advocate’s office run from a residential building is not subject to property tax under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act as a “business building.” The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, consisting of Hon’ble Mr.

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Late SC judge Justice Fathima M. Beevi, also the first woman to become a judge of the SC , was awarded Padma Bhushan (Posthumously)

Late SC judge Justice Fathima M. Beevi, also the first woman to become a judge of the SC , was awarded Padma Bhushan (Posthumously)

Jan 29, 2024

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first woman to become the judge of the Supreme Court of India, was awarded the Padma Bhushan award, posthumously on Thursday. The third highest civilian award has been given in the field of public affairs. Justice Fathima Beevi,

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Shift from ‘Adjournement culture’ to a ‘culture of professionalism’ is needed: CJI DY Chandrachud

Shift from ‘Adjournement culture’ to a ‘culture of professionalism’ is needed: CJI DY Chandrachud

Jan 29, 2024

CJI DY Chandrachud, while speaking on the inauguration of the year-long diamond jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court, stressed the fact that there is a pressing need to begin the ‘difficult conversation’ on long court vacations, where the lawyers and the judges can

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Israel v. South Africa: International Court of Justice orders Gaza’s Palestinians to be protected

Israel v. South Africa: International Court of Justice orders Gaza’s Palestinians to be protected

Jan 28, 2024

Issue: South Africa filed a case with the International Court of Justice claiming that Israel had violated the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. The argument at hand is South Africa’s assertion that Israel’s recent aggressive actions in Gaza violate the convention, particularly

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PM Modi: Supreme Court Complex Extension Has Received Centre’s Approval of Rs. 800 Crores

PM Modi: Supreme Court Complex Extension Has Received Centre’s Approval of Rs. 800 Crores

Jan 28, 2024

Issue:  Approval of Funding for Technological Initiatives and Supreme Court Complex Expansion. Facts of the Case: The Union Government has approved an amount of Rs. 800 crores for the Supreme Court complex’s enlargement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated during the court’s Diamond Jubilee

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Unlocking Legal Clarity: Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Petition for Revenue Determination Amidst Arbitration Dispute

Unlocking Legal Clarity: Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Petition for Revenue Determination Amidst Arbitration Dispute

Jan 28, 2024

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted permission for a writ petition, allowing the petitioner to approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority to settle the amount payable on an instrument, despite the ongoing arbitration under Section 8 of the A&C

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