Delhi High Court Sets Timelines for Organ Transplant Approvals: A Timely Intervention
Introduction: The Delhi High Court recently issued a comprehensive judgment addressing the procedural timelines for processing applications, verifying documents, conducting interviews, and deciding on organ and tissue transplantations. This landmark ruling, stemming from the case of Amar Singh Bhatia & Anr v Sir
Delhi High Court Grants Bail in Controversial Rape Case: Examining Legal Nuances
Introduction: The recent decision by the Delhi High Court granting bail to a man accused of raping a woman under the pretext of marriage has stirred significant debate and analysis. The case, which involved intricate details of the relationship between the accused and
Manual scavenging, Shame on Humanity: Karnataka HC
Issue:- On Wednesday, a Suo moto cognizance was taken up by the Karnataka High Court of a Big Picture Article that was published by the New Indian Express on 25th December 2023. Observation:- The court observed that the story was disturbing and shocks
Wife is entitled to divorce on grounds of cruelty if subjected to sexual perversion without consent: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently held that a wife is entitled to divorce if subjected to sexual perversions against her will amounting to physical as well as mental cruelty. The division bench of justices Amit Rawal and CS Sudha observed “Perceptions of people
Minor’s plea to terminate 34 weeks pregnancy from incestuous relationship with brother rejected: Kerala HC
Issue:- It was requested in the plea that allowing the pregnancy could have cataclysmic consequences on the mental and physical health of the girl. Analysis:- To this, the court sought an expert opinion. As per the initial recommendation of the medical review board,
Unqualified Medical Practitioners: A Hazard to Rural Health
Introduction The Karnataka High Court recently addressed a critical concern plaguing rural healthcare: unqualified individuals providing medical services. In a case involving a paramedical practitioner seeking clinic registration, the Court’s dismissal shed light on the dangers posed by those without proper medical qualifications.
Bombay HC directs police officers to seek permission from the magistrates to investigate non-cognizable offences
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court recently directed the director general of police (DGP) to issue a circular directing the investigating agencies to seek permission from the jurisdictional magistrates to investigate non-cognizable offences in appropriate cases. “Considering the ambiguous status, I deem
‘consumer’ in a brothel house can be made liable: Kerala HC
Facts:- The petitioner in the case was found as a customer in a brothel house and was alleged as the 3rd accused for the offences under sections 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act). Background:- The
Karnataka High Court Upholds Justice in Conviction of Sexual Assault Case
This story isn’t just about legal proceedings; it’s about a young girl whose world was shattered by a heinous act. In a profound and pivotal moment, the Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench, delivered a judgment that echoed the cries for justice of an
Parliament security lapse:- Plea filed in SC, sought probe monitored by retired judge
PIL was filed by a lawyer in the SC whereby he had sought the judicial investigation under the supervision of any retired SC judge in the matter of the Lok Sabha security breach which happened on December 13, 2023. The petitioner seeks an
