Justice Kotiswar Singh: A Landmark Appointment for Manipur
What makes the appointment of Justice Kotiswar Singh noteworthy? Manipur and the Northeast region have achieved a historic milestone with the appointment of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh as the state’s first Supreme Court judge. What caused him to be promoted to the Supreme
Supreme Court Grants Relief to Bihar City Manager Candidate Denied Merit List Placement
The Supreme Court has granted relief to a candidate who was denied a place in the merit list by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission due to holding zero work experience. The candidate applied for the position of City Manager under the Urban Development
Centre Denies Mass Malpractice in NEET-UG 2024, Opposes Exam Cancellation Petition
The Union Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court denying any mass malpractice in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The Centre claims that data analytics from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras showed no abnormalities in marksa distribution, and there is neither
Muslim Women can seek maintenance under section 125 of crpc
It was ruled by the S.C. that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to file a petition for maintenance under section 125 of the crpc. This right is in addition to the right under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) act
ANI sues Wikipedia for defamation, seeks 2 crore compensation
ANI Media Private Limited has filed a lawsuit against Wikipedia in the Delhi High Court over a defamatory description of the news agency. The suit seeks to restrain Wikipedia from publishing defamatory content on the its page and seeks removal of the content.
Supreme court’s take on Maternity leave
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 8) directed the Union to consult all stakeholders regarding the implementation of a menstrual leave policy for working women. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, heard a
Sharing Google PIN as a condition for bail violates right to privacy: SC
An appeal was filed against the conditions that were imposed by the Delhi HC, whereby the Nigerian national, Frank Vitus was granted bail, who was a accused in a drugs case The bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The
Calcutta High Court Debates Aadhaar’s Role in Citizenship
The Calcutta High Court has heard arguments regarding whether an Aadhaar number is proof of citizenship or domicile. Senior counsel Laxmi Gupta, representing the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), argued that it does not, citing the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Act. Gupta
Orissa High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Surrogate Mothers
In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has declared that women employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave. This decision underscores the significance of maternity leave for the well-being of both the mother and the child. Background The
High Court of Allahabad Questions POCSO Act Abuse in Adolescent Relationships
Why did the Allahabad High Court find fault with the POCSO Act’s implementation in this particular case? – The court expressed worries about the abuse of POCSO against teens in consenting relationships when it granted bail to Satish Alias Chand, who is accused
