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Printing Orders on the Same Sheet to Avoid Paper Waste Is Commendable; Trial Court Judge Applauded: Punjab & Haryana High Court
This news is based on a judgment delivered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in which the Court not only examined the legality of declaring an accused as a proclaimed offender but also appreciated the conscious effort made by a Sessions Judge to avoid needless waste of paper in judicial proceedings. The case…
Menstrual Health Not Merely a “Women’s Issue”; Must Be Discussed Openly in Schools with Boys and Girls: Supreme Court
This news is based on a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual hygiene as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court clearly held that menstrual health must not be treated as only a women’s issue but as a shared responsibility…
Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Amounts to Medical Malpractice; Only Clinical Trials Permitted: Supreme Court
This news is based on an important judgment of the Supreme Court of India concerning the use of stem cell therapy for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Court examined whether doctors and medical institutions can administer stem cell therapy for autism as a routine clinical treatment. The judgment arose…
POCSO Act Bail Principles and Right to Fair Hearing under Criminal Procedure Code Explained: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a bail application cannot be rejected merely because it is bulky or voluminous. Emphasising the importance of personal liberty and judicial discipline, the court ruled that bail pleas must be decided on their merits and not dismissed on technical or procedural grounds. The judgment…
Right to Menstrual Health Forms Part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme Court
This news is based on a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judgment was passed in the case filed by Dr. Jaya Thakur, who approached the Court highlighting the difficulties faced by girl…
Ex-Chairman’s Plea Against ED Search in ₹1400-Crore SKNL Fraud Case Rejected; Court Directs Him to Approach PMLA Authority: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Nitin Shambhukumar Kasliwal, former Chairman and Managing Director of M/s S Kumar’s Nationwide Limited, challenging the search and seizure operations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002. The…
Compromise Without Pre-Existing Rights Invalid in Service Inam Land Proceedings: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important ruling clarifying that persons who do not possess any pre-existing legal right over Service Inam lands cannot enter into a binding compromise among themselves under the Kerala Service Inam Lands (Vesting and Enfranchisement) Act, 1981. The Court further held that…
Decree Holder Cannot Defeat Compromise or Trigger Execution by Refusing to Accept Judgment Debtor’s Cheque: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying the law relating to satisfaction of a compromise decree under Order 21 Rule 1 Civil Procedure Code and Order 21 Rule 2 Civil Procedure Code. The court held that a decree holder cannot frustrate the execution of a compromise decree by…
Promise to Marry Case; Court Refuses to Interfere with Rape Acquittal, Cites Complainant’s Own Reluctance to Marry: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a State appeal challenging the acquittal of a man accused of rape on a false promise of marriage. The Court held that when the complainant herself admitted that she was unwilling to marry the accused, the allegation of sexual assault under the guise of marriage could not be…
Demand for Repayment of Loan Does Not Amount to Abetment of Suicide, Court Reiterates: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 306 Indian Penal Code dealing with abetment to suicide. The Court held that merely demanding repayment of money or retaining a borrower’s motorcycle as security cannot automatically amount to abetment of suicide. The…
