Proceedings under the SC/ST act must be video recorded: Bombay HC
Background:- The appellants who are students of a medical college in a postgraduate course at the TN Topiwala National Medical College were accused of ragging and making casteist remarks thereby forcing her to take her own life. The matter came in appeal and
Supreme Court’s Directive on Contractual Special Teachers: An Analysis
Introduction: In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives pertaining to the engagement of special teachers on a contractual basis, emphasizing the need for transparency and regularization of their services. The Court’s intervention follows a judgment rendered on October
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Law Excluding CJI from Election Commissioner Selection Panel
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to address the challenge to a controversial law that excludes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting Election Commissioners. Advocates representing the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) brought the matter before the
Plea against the JNUSU elections has been filed before the Delhi HC
A plea was filed before the Delhi High Court, whereby the upcoming student union elections were challenged. The matter was heard by Justice Sachin Datta, who had ordered the counsel of the JNU to seek instructions on the issue. The elections of JNUSU
Supreme Court Adjourns Plea on Transfer of Bribery Investigation: A Synopsis
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has recently adjourned a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), seeking the transfer of an investigation regarding bribery allegations against one of its officers from Tamil Nadu State authorities to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Kerala HC cautioned by the SC against the use of counselling as it can become a tool to influence sexual orientation
Issue:- The court was hearing the habeas corpus petition that was filed by a 21-year-old woman who had alleged that her parents had detained her lesbian partner illegally. Analysis:- The SC said that it was alleged that the Kerala High Court gave an
Student certificates must have the mother’s name, unrealistic and archaic if not followed: Delhi HC
A student Ritika Prasad had approached the court on the issue of the degree issued, bearing the name of only her father and not her mother. Analysis:- It has been held by the Delhi HC that the names of the mother must also
Legal Precedents Upheld: Allahabad High Court Rules on Hindu Marriage Dissolution and Maintenance
Introduction: In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the legal sanctity of Hindu marriages and the obligations therein, shedding light on the dissolution of marriages and maintenance rights under the Hindu Marriage Act. The case involved a husband’s challenge against a
Supreme Court Directs Enforcement Directorate Probe into Amtek Auto Banking Fraud Allegations
Introduction: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct a thorough investigation into the banking fraud allegations against Amtek Auto Limited, a prominent automotive company, amounting to a staggering Rs 27,000 crore. The directive comes in
Karnataka High Court Upholds Limitations on State Human Rights Commission’s Authority
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court has clarified the scope of authority of the State Human Rights Commission, emphasizing that it can only recommend actions to the government, not pass directives. The court’s decision came in response to a petition
