Sharing Google PIN as a condition for bail violates right to privacy: SC
An appeal was filed against the conditions that were imposed by the Delhi HC, whereby the Nigerian national, Frank Vitus was granted bail, who was a accused in a drugs case The bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The
Orissa High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Surrogate Mothers
In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has declared that women employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave. This decision underscores the significance of maternity leave for the well-being of both the mother and the child. Background The
New Criminal Laws will ease the living of the citizens: Arjun Ram Meghwal
It was said by the Union Minister of State (independent charge), for the Ministry of Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, that the new criminal laws will expedite the justice delivery system and will be crucial in saving time.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC appointed after 6 vacancy of 6 months
It was notified by the central government that Justice BR Sarangi will be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. The notification has come, after 6 months since the proposal of his name was made by the collegium of the SC.
Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Religious Conversions During Gatherings
The Allahabad High Court has raised significant concerns about the increasing number of religious conversions occurring during gatherings. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal expressed these concerns while dismissing the bail plea of Kailash, who was accused of converting a group of Hindus from a
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Recognizes Kashmir Advocates’ Association Amidst Controversy with JKHCBA
Issue: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted recognition to the Kashmir Advocates’ Association (KAA) under Section 58 of the Advocates Act, 1961, following a recommendation from the Full Court on June 8, 2024. This recognition comes at a
Madras HC dismisses the petition seeking reduction in AIBE fees: says fees of “Rs. 3,500 cannot be said to be high”
Madras high court recently dismissed the petition seeking reduction in the fees of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI), on the grounds that there are no statutory provisions prescribing or regulating such fees. Chief Justice R Mahadevan
Karnataka High Court Clarifies: Anti-Trafficking Law Targets Exploiters, Not Victims
Issue: The Karnataka High Court recently clarified the scope of India’s anti-trafficking law, emphasizing that the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) does not criminalize sex workers or victims of trafficking forced into prostitution. Rule: Justice M Nagaprasanna, in a ruling dated June 10,
Bihar High Court Strikes Down 65% Reservation Law: Legal Principles and Implications
Issue: The Patna High Court recently nullified laws enacted by the Bihar Legislative Assembly that provided 65% reservations in public employment and educational admissions for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The court argued that this exceeds the 50% reservation limit, violating constitutional equality principles.
In civil trials, a spouse can testify on behalf of the other spouse: Kerala HC
Issue:- The court was dealing with the application of a woman, whereby her civil suit was pending before the court. During this, she had requested for permission to be granted so that her husband could testify and adduce evidence on her behalf. The
