Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Brutal Crime of Spousal Immolation
Introduction:In a recent Supreme Court case, a man’s appeal challenging his life imprisonment for the murder of his wife was dismissed. The court observed that setting a person on fire constitutes ‘extreme cruelty’ falling under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),
Prima Facie jurisdictional determination should take place , before the relief, when the maintainability is questioned: SC
It has been observed by the SC that in a case where the maintainability of the civil suit is questioned and the interim relief to be granted is opposed on this ground, the trial court, must firstly see the satisfaction regarding the maintainability
Directions for protection of Chittorgarh Fort from blasting activities issued by SC
The SC on Friday, issued directions that were for the protection of the Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, against the blasting activities that are being conducted in the radius of its 5 k, for limestone mining. The order was passed by the bench comprised of
Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice Sparks Controversy in Same-Sex Habeas Corpus Case
Intro: A recent habeas corpus petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court by a woman claiming to be part of a same-sex relationship has stirred controversy following remarks made by Justice Pankaj Jain. The petitioner alleges that her partner is unlawfully
15 suits in Krishna Janmabhoomi Case Clubbed by Allahabad HC
A direction was passed by the Allahabad HC for the consolidation of 15 suits that have been filed regarding the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute. The order was passed by Justice Mayank Kumar Jain, after the filing of an application under order 6-A
Delhi HC initiates Suo moto PIL over the sale of expired food products
Delhi High Court has initiated a Suo moto public interest litigation (PIL) over the sale of expired food products after repackaging it with new expiry dates. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, in its January
Review petitions filed in SC challenging judgement upholding Article 370
Several petitions have been filed before the SC which challenged the judgement that was given on 11th December 2023, that upheld the centre’s decision of scrapping J&K’s special status. Lawyer Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, who was also a petitioner in the main case, had
THE NEED TO EMPOWER MINORITY SECTS IN EDUCATION (DAY 2)
Introduction: The Supreme Court clarified that Article 30 of the Constitution, granting minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions, does not intend to segregate any religious community. The statement came during the ongoing hearing on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim
THE NEED TO EMPOWER THE MINORITY SECTS IN EDUCATION
Introduction: Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal defended the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) before the Supreme Court, emphasizing that Muslims in India face educational disadvantages worse than Scheduled Castes. Sibal argued that education is crucial for Muslim empowerment and urged the court
The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the State DISCOM
Issue: An appeal was made against the order of the Rajasthan HC whereby it directed the state-run electricity distribution company to purchase 200MW of power from a private company in a deal that would have increased tariffs for consumers. Analysis:- The bench of
