Supreme Court Halts Gujarat HC’s Demand For Fresh Apology From Newspapers Over Misreporting
The three newspapers later regretted in their affidavits that were submitted to the court, but the court did not seem pleased.
Supreme Court Asks NMC To Reassess MBBS Admission Rules For “PwD Candidates”
The National Medical Commission is required by the Supreme Court to review its policies on PwD reservations in MBBS admissions in light of the recently released disability assessment criteria as of March 12, 2024. An applicant who was denied quota benefits because they
Supreme Court says, “It depends on the welfare of the child, whether or not custody can be refused to the child’s natural parents.”
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to give a 2.5-year-old girl's father custody of her on the grounds that he is her natural guardian was rejected by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, August 28, describing it as a "completely erroneous approach."
The custody rights of natural parents can be overruled for the child’s welfare. “Says SC
On Wednesday 28 August, The Supreme Court disapproved the “erroneous approach” of a Madhya pradesh HC order granting custody of a 2.5-year-old child to a father based only on his status as the natural guardian. The bench was shocked by the fact that
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
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
Supreme Court Directs PVR INOX to CESTAT in ₹17 Crore Service Tax Dispute
Supreme Court affirms jurisdiction of CESTAT on PVR INOX service tax case. The court also reminds the parties that appeals ought to be made upon exhaustion of the administrative regime with the court then pointing out the significance of specialized tribunals dealing with
Petition To Declare Caste System Unconstitutional Rejected By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that aimed to declare the caste system Unconstitutional. The petition was submitted by the Petitioner-In-Person under Article 32 of the Constitution, alleging that the caste system violates fundamental rights.
Supreme Court Seeks BCI’s Response on Online Advertisements for Lawyers
The Supreme Court of India, on August 14, 2024, requested the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) response regarding the permissibility of online portals publishing advertisements for advocates. The request arose during a hearing of a petition by JustDial, an online directory service, challenging
