Denial of bail to undertrial with critical health is a death sentence: Gujarat HC
It was observed by the Gujarat HC that if bail is denied to an under trial whose health is in critical condition then it would be amounting to a death sentence, while it was granting bail to a 69-year-old person accused of murder.
The Delhi High Court organized an International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights
The Delhi High Court, in partnership with the Delhi Judicial Academy, the United States Patents and Trademarks Office, and the United States Department of Justice, organized an International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights on March 16 and 17. During this two-day event,
Electoral Bond Transparency Back in Court: SC to Decide on Unique Bond Numbers
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a crucial case concerning the Electoral Bond Scheme today. The central issue revolves around the disclosure of unique identification numbers associated with Electoral Bonds. Reasoning Behind Disclosure: The February 15th judgment by a Constitution
New Election Commissioners Appointed Amidst Legal Challenge
Issues: Reasoning of the Court: Arguments: Conclusion: The appointment of two new election commissioners has sparked controversy due to the exclusion of the CJI from the selection panel. While the appointments stand for now, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on
Convict sought review of the verdict of SC: Bilkis Bano Case
One of the convicts of the Bilkis Bano gangrape case has moved to the SC whereby he had challenged a judgement given by the which had cancelled his remission that was granted by the Gujarat Government. The convict, Ramesh Chandana, through his advocate
Accused can be regardless of any gender under the POCSO Act: Kerala HC refused to quash FIR against the minor
It has been observed by the Kerala HC that regardless of gender any person can be an accused under the POCSO Act. It refused to quash the proceedings that were pending in the act against the minor. However, it was clarified by the
Proceedings under the SC/ST act must be video recorded: Bombay HC
Background:- The appellants who are students of a medical college in a postgraduate course at the TN Topiwala National Medical College were accused of ragging and making casteist remarks thereby forcing her to take her own life. The matter came in appeal and
Supreme Court’s Directive on Contractual Special Teachers: An Analysis
Introduction: In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives pertaining to the engagement of special teachers on a contractual basis, emphasizing the need for transparency and regularization of their services. The Court’s intervention follows a judgment rendered on October
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Law Excluding CJI from Election Commissioner Selection Panel
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to address the challenge to a controversial law that excludes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting Election Commissioners. Advocates representing the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) brought the matter before the
Plea against the JNUSU elections has been filed before the Delhi HC
A plea was filed before the Delhi High Court, whereby the upcoming student union elections were challenged. The matter was heard by Justice Sachin Datta, who had ordered the counsel of the JNU to seek instructions on the issue. The elections of JNUSU
