ADR alleges SBI of disobedience, moves to SC for contempt of court action
The Association of Democratic Reforms moved to the SC whereby it sought contempt action to be taken against the SBI as it had failed to meet the deadline, which was settled for the disclosure of the details of all electoral bonds. The bench
Right to be forgotten of a rape case acquitted upheld by madras HC
Issue:– A petition was filed by a man who was convicted by a trial court under the section of the IPC which were sections 417 and 376 but he was later acquitted of it. Analysis:– He later approached the division bench which challenged
Himachal Pradesh High Court Strikes Down Water Cess on Hydropower Generation
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court declared the Himachal Pradesh Water Cess on Hydropower Electricity Generation Act, 2023 unconstitutional. This act, aimed at augmenting state revenue through water cess on hydropower generation, faced opposition from power generation companies. The
Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes Costs for Misuse of Legal Process in Divorce Settlement
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh on a woman for misusing the legal process by refusing to withdraw a case filed against her husband and his family despite reaching a settlement and
MPs /MLAs cannot claim immunity from prosecution for taking bribes in the house: SC
On Monday it was ruled by the supreme court that the MLAs And MPs cannot claim any immunity form the prosecution under articles 105 and 194 of the constitution of India. Under article 105(2) immunity has been conferred on the Members of Parliament
Supreme Court Emphasizes Complexity of Suicide Cases: Abetment Not Always Necessary
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India shed light on the intricate nature of suicide cases, highlighting that not every instance of suicide involves external abetment or coercion. Justices Bela M Trivedi and Ujjal Bhuyan presided over a case challenging
Why Bail is the exception rule not being followed in district courts?: CJI
A concern was raised by the CJI, on the point that the principle of ‘jail is the rule and bail is an exception is losing ground these days. He said that there should be an examination of the fact that why the district
HC seeks the status of the functioning of display boards from district judges
A PIL was filed by Mukul Sharma, which sought directions to be given to the state as well as the central governments for making the display boards in the district courts functional. An order was given by the Delhi HC, whereby it directed
Supreme Court Controversy: Radheshyam Bhagwandas Shah’s Plea Challenging Judicial Impropriety
Introduction: Radheshyam Bhagwandas Shah, a convict in the notorious Bilkis Bano gangrape case, has stirred fresh controversy by moving a plea before the Supreme Court. He contests the January 8 judgment which revoked his remission and that of ten others, labeling it as
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Digital Monitoring of MPs/MLAs
Introduction: On March 1, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition that aimed to digitally monitor the activities of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in an effort to ensure transparency and prevent corruption.
