Karnataka High Court Invalidates State’s Decision on Special Prosecutors Under POCSO Act
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court has nullified the State government’s move to designate regular Public Prosecutors (PPs) as Special Public Prosecutors (SPPs) for courts under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) [Raghavendra YT & Others v.
ASI report on Gyanvapi Mosque to be made public: orders Varanasi court
Varanasi court on 24 January, ordered to make the Archeological Survey of India’s (ASI) report on Gyanvapi mosque to the parties public and supply it to the concerning parties to the dispute. “Both the parties to the suit must be provided copies of
A Law Officer cannot say that he does not endorse law made by the parliament: SC
The SC told the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, that a government law officer cannot say that he does not stand by the law enacted by the parliament. The constitution bench of Chief Justice of India, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar
Punjab & Haryana High Court To BCI: Issued Notice Regarding Minimum Compensation Guidelines for Young Advocates and Law Interns
Issue: Recently, the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana received notice from the Punjab & Haryana High Court about their investigation into the financial health of young and junior attorneys. The case under consideration, Vivek Tiwari
Justice PB Varale was sworn in as the 34th Justice, SC working right now at full strength
The SC is at full strength as Justice PB Varale was sworn in as the judge of the Supreme Court of India. CJI DY Chandrachud had administered the oath of office to Justice Varale. Today, Justice Varale sat with the bench comprised of
Language Quirks in Legal Proceedings: Justice Venkatesh’s Amusing Take on Hindi Legal Terminologies
Introduction: Justice Anand Venkatesh, presiding over the Madras High Court, injected a moment of humor into a recent court hearing. Acknowledging his inability to speak Hindi fluently, he expressed his intent to stick to the English terminologies of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),
Unraveling the Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status Debate: A Historical Perspective
Introduction: In the ongoing legal battle over the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented a historical argument, contending that the British government had full control over the institution during its formative years. The case, revolving around Article
Debating Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status: Historical Choices and Legal Implications
Introduction: In the ongoing legal discourse surrounding the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), petitioners recently concluded presenting their arguments. Advocate M.R. Shamshad highlighted the significance of group rights for minorities under Article 30 of the Constitution, emphasizing the inclusivity of the
Administrative Closure of NCDRC in Commemoration of Ram Mandir Inauguration
Introduction: On January 22, 2024, the administrative operations of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) will observe closure until 2:30 PM. This decision aligns with the directive from the Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions, urging the shutdown of Central government
