Delhi High Court Orders Inquiry into Infrastructural Deficiencies at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law

Delhi High Court Orders Inquiry into Infrastructural Deficiencies at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law

Jun 13, 2024

Issue: The Delhi High Court has raised concerns regarding the alleged lack of purified drinking water, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and other essential infrastructure facilities at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law. The petition was filed by students Ronak Khatri, Ankur Singh Mavi, and Umesh Kumar,

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Principle Of Res Judicata May Not Strictly Apply in cases of Public Interest: SC

Principle Of Res Judicata May Not Strictly Apply in cases of Public Interest: SC

Jun 12, 2024

It was observed by the bench of Justice Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan that res judicata may not strictly apply in situations where public interest is at stake. The case pertained to the land acquisition process initiated by the Delhi government

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Madhya Pradesh HC grants divorce to wife whose husband was convicted of murder

Madhya Pradesh HC grants divorce to wife whose husband was convicted of murder

Jun 10, 2024

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted divorce to a woman whose husband was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for murder under section 302 Indian Penal Code (IPC). The division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Rajendra Kumar Vani was hearing

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Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Trial Delays

Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Trial Delays

Jun 10, 2024

The issue at hand is whether an accused under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act can be granted bail due to prolonged incarceration and undue delay in the completion of the trial, despite the stringent conditions set forth under Section 37

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SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

SC: “Don’t want to be influenced by the media in the Delhi water crisis case”

Jun 10, 2024

Background:- On 6th June the court took note of the urgency of the matter and Himachal Pradesh was ordered to release 137 cusecs of water. Also, the government of Haryana was directed to facilitate the same and enable the Issue:- The petition was

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3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

3 month time limit for preliminary assessment of juveniles is directionary: SC

May 8, 2024

The SC held that the time limit of 3 months that has been prescribed under Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice (care and Protection) Act 2015, for ascertaining the mental and physical capacity of a child below 16 years of age, is only

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Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

Mechanical entries in history sheets on the basis of caste should not be made: SC

May 7, 2024

On Tuesday, The SC took the Suo Motu cognizance regarding the mechanical entries that are made in the history sheets that are prepared by the police against the innocent individuals who come from the marginalized and disadvantaged section of society. The bench of

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Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

Minimum Marks criteria in the interview for the appointment in the Bihar and Gujarat district Judiciary was upheld by the SC

May 7, 2024

On Monday the minimum marks criteria for interviews as a part of the selection criteria for the appointment in the district judiciary in the states of Bihar and Gujarat, was upheld by the court. The bench comprised of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant

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Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

Accused’s matter transferred in ED case, alleged bias

May 4, 2024

Rouse Avenue Court’s principal district and sessions judge, transferred the Bhushan Steel Money Laundering case, from one judge to another after the allegation was made by the accused that the judge was ‘probably biased’ in favor of the ED as he had remarked,

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“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

“Trust in the ECI” Delhi HC on the deep fake videos during the LS elections

May 2, 2024

The division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora remarked that the court cannot pass the sought directions during the election and it has faith in the Election Commission of India that appropriate action. Senior advocate Jayant Mehta had

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