Madras High Court: Biological Relatives Cannot Claim Inherited Property of Adopted Child
The recent ruling by the Madras High Court clarifies the legal stance regarding property inheritance for adopted individuals under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan’s decision on June 5 asserts that once a person is adopted, their legal
Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire
The Gujarat HC has directed the state government to conduct an inquiry into the municipal corporation workings, where due to lethargy accidents take place. The court had taken a Suo moto cognizance out of a PIL that was field before it. The bench
An offence committed under 498A cannot be tried with the sanction of the central government as per section 188: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that criminal proceedings under section 498A of the IPC initiated against a man who has been residing in Australia cannot proceed in India without prior sanction of the central government. However, if a part of the
Madras High Court Rules Grave Sexual Harassment as Continuing Offence Beyond Statutory Limitation
Issue The Madras High Court recently addressed whether an isolated offence of grave sexual harassment should be considered a continuing offence and thus not be barred by the six-month limitation period mandated by Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case, Emphasizes Mutual Burden of Proof
Issue: The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the acquittal of a man accused of rape, highlighting the shared burden of proof in cases of sexual offences. Rule: The Division Bench, consisting of Justices Rahul Chaturvedi and Nand Prabha Shukla, underscored that while laws
Jammu and Kashmir High Court directs LCMA not to harass tea sellers on Dal Lake market
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently directed the Jammu and Kashmir Land Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), Srinagar not to create unnecessary disturbance in the business by harassing the tea sellers at the floating market of Dal lake, Srinagar.
ED has no role regarding the jail relaxations pertaining to medical conditions: Delhi Court
It was told to the ED by a Delhi court that the requests of the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding medical checkups cannot be objected upon. He had applied to seek permission to allow his wife to join the medical checkup via video
Caregivers can’t work all day: Kerala Administrative Tribunal
It has been held by the Kerala administrative tribunal at Thiruvananthapuram, that forcing ayyahs, to work round the clock without giving them a proper break was arbitrary as well as violative of the right to life under Article 21. The tribunal ordered that
Supreme Court Ruling on Promotion Rights of Government Employees
Issue: The Supreme Court addressed whether government employees can demand promotion as a matter of right. Rule: According to the Supreme Court, government employees cannot claim promotion as a right because the Indian Constitution does not prescribe criteria for promotions. Promotion policies are
Madras High Court Orders Stipends for Junior Lawyers
Issue: The Madras High Court mandated the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to ensure that junior lawyers receive a minimum monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000. This directive was modified in a subsequent order, emphasizing that monthly stipends must
