Supreme Court Notices Petitions by Gaming Companies Challenging 28% GST on Online Gaming
The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by issuing notices and seeking the Centre’s response on a series of petitions filed by major online gaming entities such as Dream 11, Games 24×7, and Head Digital Works. These petitions challenge the constitutional validity
Kerala high court raised concerns over witness boxes for minors in POCSO courts: says “Children will be scared just to enter it”
Kerala High Court recently expressed its concern over the witness boxes of minor victims of sexual offences in the courts that try cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). According to the bar and bench report, Single
If no public justice is served, press should refrain from publishing defamatory content against private citizens: J&K and Ladakh HC
Issue:- The plea was being heard where the petitioner, who was the owner of a newspaper, sought the quashing of a complaint and the proceedings that emanated from it. Facts:- The complaint was made by a retired IGP before the trial court whereby
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s order directing ECI to hold Pune Lok Sabha bye-elections
Recently, the supreme court stayed the order of the Bombay High Court directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately hold bye-elections for the Pune Lok Sabha seat which has been vacant since the death of MP Girish Bapat on March 29,
Repeatedly Following, Watching, Or Contacting a Child With Sexual Intent is Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Jharkhand HC
Issue:- The ruling has come up after a criminal revision petition that was directed on behalf of the petitioner was made against the order passed by a special POCSO court, that rejected the discharging application of the petitioner-accused. Facts:- The father of the
Parental Equality and Guardianship: Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: The recent ruling by the Punjab & Haryana High Court sheds light on the delicate balance between parental rights and the legal definitions of kidnapping in the context of familial disputes. The court’s decision, in essence, emphasizes the equality of parental guardianship
IP rights must be protected by E-Commerce Platforms: Delhi HC
Issue:- The case was instituted by PUMA, whereby it stated that counterfeit goods that bore PUMA marks were put up for third-party sellers on the IndiaMART platform. Analysis:- The observation was made in an interim order whereby IndiaMART IndiaMESH Limited, from providing any
Delhi High Court’s Stance on Adultery, Bigamy, and Burden of Proof
ISSUES ON THE TABLE The Delhi High Court’s recent observations shed light on a critical legal issue surrounding adultery and bigamy. In a significant ruling, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that the absence of a specific law criminalizing adultery doesn’t grant individuals immunity
No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that if the abduction or kidnapping is done without the demand of ransom, it would not amount to an offence under section 364A IPC. The prosecution has to prove the act of kidnapping or abduction along with ransom
Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC
Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two
