HC seeks the status of the functioning of display boards from district judges
A PIL was filed by Mukul Sharma, which sought directions to be given to the state as well as the central governments for making the display boards in the district courts functional. An order was given by the Delhi HC, whereby it directed
Supreme Court Controversy: Radheshyam Bhagwandas Shah’s Plea Challenging Judicial Impropriety
Introduction: Radheshyam Bhagwandas Shah, a convict in the notorious Bilkis Bano gangrape case, has stirred fresh controversy by moving a plea before the Supreme Court. He contests the January 8 judgment which revoked his remission and that of ten others, labeling it as
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Digital Monitoring of MPs/MLAs
Introduction: On March 1, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition that aimed to digitally monitor the activities of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in an effort to ensure transparency and prevent corruption.
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Kidnapping Case: Analysis of Legal Ruling
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India acquitted an accused individual charged under Section 364A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), pertaining to kidnapping for ransom. The decision stemmed from the prosecution’s failure to establish a crucial aspect of the
Section 37 of NDPS Act, does not fetter grant of bail, if undue delay of trial: Delhi HC
Issue:- The court was deciding the grant of bail to 2 persons who were caught with 12 kg of cannabis each. Analysis:– It was observed by the Delhi HC that, as per section 37 of the NDPS act, there are stringent tests for
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra government to consider 26/11 terror attack victim’s plea for housing under EWS quota
Recently, the Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to consider the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack victim, Devika Rotawan’s plea for housing under the EWS (economically weaker section) scheme. A division bench of Justices GS Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwala told the government to
Supreme Court to Address Alleged Discrimination Against Specially-Abled Passengers at Airports
Introduction: Arushi Singh, a specially-abled woman, has taken her grievance of alleged humiliation at Kolkata airport to the Supreme Court. Singh, a law graduate, recounts an incident where she was repeatedly asked to stand during security screening despite her disability. The insensitivity displayed
Delhi High Court Upholds Delhi Medical Council’s Mandate on Doctor Registration: Legal Implications Explored
Introduction: The recent decision by the Delhi High Court regarding the mandate issued by the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has sparked discussions on the regulatory framework governing medical practitioners in the national capital. In the case of Dr. Namit Gupta v Delhi Medical
Cant differentiate between permanent and contractual employees on the issue of maternity benefits: Calcutta HC
Issue: A plea was filed by the petitioner who had been appointed as the executive intern at the RBI. The period of the same was for 3 three years from 2011. She had challenged the failure on the part of the bank to
The pension to retired district court judges of Rs.19k-20k is not just: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently raised its concerns over the meagre pension of 19k-20k being paid to the retired district court judges and asked the Centre to find a “just solution.” As per the Liv Law report, A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud,
