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Medical Termination of Pregnancy for Minor Rape Victim Allowed Under MTP Act, 1971 – Important Ruling on Section 3 and MTP Rules 2021: Gujarat High Court
Case Background The mother of a 14-year-old minor girl, victim of sexual assault, approached the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission for termination of her daughter’s pregnancy. The girl became pregnant following rape by an unknown person about three months before the FIR was lodged at Makarpura Police Station,…
5892 Cases Investigated by ED Since January 2015; 15 Convicted by PMLA Courts: Minister
In a recent response to the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, provided detailed information on cases filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The data covers the period from January 1, 2015, to June 30,…
Maintenance Rights Under Sections 125 and 127 CrPC in Divorce Cases Strictly Upheld; Magistrate’s Power to Modify or Cancel Orders Reinforced: Allahabad High Court
The case of Siraj Ali versus State of Uttar Pradesh, decided on 8 August 2025, deals with the crucial legal provisions under Section 125 and Section 127 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) concerning maintenance orders for wives, children, and parents. The judgment explains the Magistrate’s powers to issue, alter,…
Panel Headed by Former Allahabad High Court Judge Formed to Oversee Functioning of Banke Bihari Temple: Supreme Court
On August 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, passed a significant order constituting a high-powered committee headed by former Allahabad High Court Justice Ashok Kumar. The committee has been tasked with supervising and managing the day-to-day functioning of…
Interim Bail in Chhattisgarh Coal Levy ‘Scam’ Case Not Cancelled, Interim Bail Granted in DMF ‘Scam’ Case: Supreme Court
On August 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, heard a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed by Suryakant Tiwari. The case stems from his involvement in multiple high-profile corruption cases, including the infamous District Mineral Fund scam and Coal Levy…
Reference to Dispute Resolution Board Not Mandatory Before Invoking Section 11(6) of Arbitration Act If Not Constituted on Time: Calcutta High Court
In a recent commercial dispute, M/s. National Project Construction Corporation Limited (NPCCL) approached the Calcutta High Court under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking the appointment of an arbitrator in its dispute with Military Engineer Services (MES). The petitioner argued that the…
16-Year-Old Case Against Journalist for Allegedly ‘Disturbing Lion’ Near Gir Sanctuary Quashed: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, on 07 August 2025, quashed a 2009 criminal case registered against Manish Bhupendrabhai Panwala, a journalist, for allegedly disturbing a lion while it was feeding in an area outside the forest limits of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. The case was registered under several provisions…
State Bar Councils Warned Against Charging ‘Optional’ Enrolment Fees: Supreme Court
On August 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a categorical ruling clarifying that neither the State Bar Councils nor the Bar Council of India (BCI) are authorized to collect any optional or additional fees at the time of enrolment beyond what is statutorily prescribed under Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates…
Police Directed to Consider Protection Plea by Young Muslim Couple, Including Minor Girl, Facing Threats Over Marriage: Himachal Pradesh High Court
On 07 August 2025, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla, in CRWP No. 16 of 2025, addressed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India filed by Salman Khan and another. The petition sought protection of their life and personal liberty, alleging threats and harassment from private individuals due…
Suspension of Vehicle Registration for Overloading Must Be Based on Physical Verification, Not Mere Allegations: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a significant ruling, held that the orders issued by the District Transport Officer, Kothputli for suspension of registration of several vehicles on the basis of overloading allegations were legally unsustainable. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand made it clear that these orders were…
