Supreme Court Overturns 10-Year Drug Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws
Introduction: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on October 13, 2023, set aside a High Court order that had sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for possessing a substantial quantity of heroin. The Apex Court made this decision based on
“If the woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy, her decision must be respected.” Justice BV Nagarathna
Recently, Justice BV Nagarathna observed that if a pregnant woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy then primacy must be given to her decision. “If despite the said counselling, a pregnant woman is, as in the instant case, determined to terminate the pregnancy,
“Family planning is the obligation of every citizen in the interest of the society and the country”: SC
On 9th October, through an order, the Supreme Court allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, had highlighted the role as well as the importance of the concept of family planning. On 11th October, during
The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill
Facts:– The case deals with the issue of whether the Finance Act of 2017 which had brought amendments to the Finance Act of 1994 can be considered denoted as money as per article 110 of the constitution. As well as it had to
Balancing Women’s Autonomy and Unborn Child’s Rights: A Complex Decision by the Supreme Court
On October 12 2023 there was a ruling, by the Supreme Court of India that dealt with the issue of finding a balance between a womans independence and the rights of an unborn child. This particular case involved a woman who was in
Allahabad High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Recognition of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque Site as Krishna Janam Bhoomi
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea that sought to recognize the Shahi Idgah Mosque site in Mathura as Krishna Janam Bhoomi. The decision came after a bench consisting of Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker
SC MoU with IIT Madras for collaboration on the use of AI in access to Justice.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the supreme court with IIT Madras, for collaborating on the usage of artificial intelligence and other technologies for the transcription, summarizing pages, translation tools, and streaming platforms for the court trials. A press release was
“The High Court judges are suited to understand local issues” Supreme Court on intervention plea regarding captive elephants in Kerala
Recently, the Supreme Court bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, observed that high courts are best suited to understand the local issues due to their better knowledge of the particular area. “We don’t know the ramifications of an order we may pass. The
Presumption and Burden of Proof in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently reversed the acquittal of an accused in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the principles governing the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Justices Aravind Kumar and SVN Bhatti,
Supreme court stays transfer of AFT judge DC Chaudhary: ask chairperson for the explanation
Supreme Court on Monday stayed the transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) judicial member justice Dharam Chand Chaudhry from the principal bench at Chandigarh to the Kolkata bench of the tribunal. It also sought an explanation from the chairperson of the AFT principal
