Language Quirks in Legal Proceedings: Justice Venkatesh’s Amusing Take on Hindi Legal Terminologies
Introduction: Justice Anand Venkatesh, presiding over the Madras High Court, injected a moment of humor into a recent court hearing. Acknowledging his inability to speak Hindi fluently, he expressed his intent to stick to the English terminologies of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),
Unraveling the Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status Debate: A Historical Perspective
Introduction: In the ongoing legal battle over the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented a historical argument, contending that the British government had full control over the institution during its formative years. The case, revolving around Article
Debating Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status: Historical Choices and Legal Implications
Introduction: In the ongoing legal discourse surrounding the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), petitioners recently concluded presenting their arguments. Advocate M.R. Shamshad highlighted the significance of group rights for minorities under Article 30 of the Constitution, emphasizing the inclusivity of the
Administrative Closure of NCDRC in Commemoration of Ram Mandir Inauguration
Introduction: On January 22, 2024, the administrative operations of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) will observe closure until 2:30 PM. This decision aligns with the directive from the Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions, urging the shutdown of Central government
Calcutta HC sets aside the excommunication of a member of the Agrahari Sikh Community: says it violates Article 21 of the Indian Constitution
Recently, the Calcutta High Court set aside the order ‘Gurudwara Chhota Singh Sangat’ excommunicating a man from the Agrahari Sikh community due to an alleged dispute between his son and daughter-in-law. A single bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya further directed three respondents to
Validity of Goa Cess Act upheld by Bombay HC
Issue:- A plea was filed by 8 companies including TATA Metaliks and JK Cement which were involved in the transportation of the iron as well as coal in Goa. These companies had challenged the constitutional validity of the Goa Cess Act. Arguments:- The
Until “Saptapadi” is performed, no Hindu marriage is deemed valid: Madhya Pradesh HC
Issue:- A plea was filed by 4 petitioners who sought to quash the FIR that was lodged against them for the offenses under section 366, that is abducting or inducing a woman to compel her marriage, section 498 A is cruelty, and section
CIC directs Defense Ministry to provide a revised reply as per Section 8 of the RTI Act
Background:- Activist Vihar Durve had filed an RTI where he sought comprehensive information on the Agnipath Scheme. It was said by the Defence Ministry that the files are classified as secret and cannot be disclosed as per the provision of section 8(1)(a) of
BCI chairman requests CJI DY Chandrachud to “declare a holiday for all courts” on Ram Mandir inauguration day
Recently, the Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman, senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, has written a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud requesting him to declare a holiday for all courts across India on January 22, on which the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir
