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No Caste Can Assert Exclusive Ownership Over a Temple: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently made an important ruling on the administration of temples, specifically regarding caste-based claims to control temple management. The court ruled that no caste can claim ownership or control over a temple, and the administration of a temple based on caste identity is not a protected…
Husband's Imprisonment Cannot Exceed One Month Per Application For Maintenance Arrears: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court recently quashed an order by the trial court that had sentenced Chandrashekhar to an additional two months of civil imprisonment for non-payment of maintenance to his wife. The order was passed despite the fact that he had already spent one month in imprisonment for…
Trial Court's Adverse Remarks Against Circle Officer Quashed Due To Lack Of Hearing: Rajasthan High Court
The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court recently set aside an order made by a trial court which had issued adverse remarks against a Circle Officer (petitioner), and directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the officer for alleged negligence during the…
Convicted Prisoner Also Has Right To Marry, Granted Emergency Leave: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently granted emergency leave to a prisoner serving a life sentence, allowing him to marry while he is incarcerated. This judgment was made on January 3, 2025, and the court relied on the provisions of Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982 to justify its decision.…
Advocate General's Order Declining Sanction For Criminal Contempt Not Open To Judicial Review: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed a crucial issue related to the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, specifically Section 15(1), which governs the process of initiating criminal contempt proceedings. The court held that the refusal of the Advocate General's sanction for initiating such proceedings is…
'Breastfeeding In Public & Workplaces Shouldn't Be Stigmatized': Supreme Court Issues Guidelines For Nursing & Child Care Facilities
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of creating feeding and child care rooms in public buildings, highlighting the right of nursing mothers to breastfeed their children without facing stigma. The Court made these observations while issuing directions to the States/Union…
Child In Conflict With Law, Tried As Adult, Cannot Be Tried Jointly With Adult Offender: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has declared that the trial proceedings of a child in conflict with law and an adult offender cannot be conducted jointly after the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) determines that the child is psychologically and physically mature. The court's decision comes after the child,…
Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Against Man Filed After 16 Years Of Relationship
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has quashed a rape case filed against Rajnish Singh, the accused, in a matter where the complainant alleged sexual exploitation after a prolonged 16-year relationship. The bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta ruled that the relationship…
Insurance Company Must Compensate Even If Driver Was Drunk During Accident: Madras High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has observed that an Insurance Company would still be liable to pay compensation to the family of a deceased individual, even if the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident was under the influence of alcohol at the time. This judgment comes in the wake of a Kerala…
'Disability No Barrier To Excellence In Legal Profession': Supreme Court Cites Examples Of Eminent Lawyers With Disabilities
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court of India quashed a rule of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services that prohibited visually impaired and low-vision candidates from seeking appointments to judicial services. The Court declared that visually impaired candidates are eligible to participate in the selection…
