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Supreme Court Urges Centre to Create Rehabilitation Framework for Victims of Sex Trafficking
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India heard the Miscellaneous Application No. 530/2022 in W.P.(C) No. 56/2004, a case concerning the protection and rehabilitation of victims of sex trafficking. This application, filed by the original petitioner Prajwala, sought the Court's intervention in ensuring that…
Supreme Court Amends Rules for Court Sittings and Petition Hearings During Holidays and Partial Working Days
The Supreme Court of India has made significant amendments to the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, under the powers conferred by Article 145 of the Constitution of India, with approval from the President. The changes, officially published on November 6, 2024, come into force immediately. These amendments aim to streamline…
Divorce and Maintenance Revision Petition Dismissed Due to Delay Condonation Under Section 125 CrPC: Supreme Court
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a revision petition filed under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which was related to maintenance claims and the condonation of delay. The case revolves around an application that failed to meet the legal requirements needed for…
Supreme Court Orders Union to Establish Mandatory Rules for Accessible Public Spaces Under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
In a crucial decision on November 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment directing the Union Government to frame mandatory accessibility rules under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act). This order aims to ensure that public spaces and services are made…
Institution of National Importance Can Also Retain Minority Character: Supreme Court in Aligarh Muslim University Case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld that declaring an institution as one of "National Importance" does not strip it of its minority character. This ruling came in the case involving Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which had been challenged over whether its recognition as an institution of…
Sexual Assault Under POCSO Cannot Be Quashed on Basis of 'Compromise'; Offense Is Heinous and Not Private in Nature: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the Rajasthan High Court's decision that had quashed the sexual assault complaint filed against a teacher accused of rubbing the breast of a minor student. The High Court had earlier quashed the case based on a compromise between the victim's family and…
Mandatory Compensation for Sexual Assault Victims Called for: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed all trial courts to order victim compensation for women and minor children in cases of sexual assault and other crimes involving bodily injuries, while passing judgments. The decision came in the case Saibaj Noormohammad Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra &…
Supreme Court Rules Bail Condition Requiring Bail Bonds 6 Months Post Order Unenforceable: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 24, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of bail conditions imposed by the Patna High Court under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, particularly concerning Sections 30(a) and 32(3). The ruling highlights the necessity for courts to…
Police Action to Seize Immovable Property Without Legal Sanction Reflects Lawlessness: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of police overreach in civil disputes, particularly concerning the possession of immovable property. The court emphasized that police cannot interfere in matters of property possession without legal backing, marking a crucial moment for civil…
Supreme Court Stays ₹1 Lakh Costs Imposed on Advocate Mehmood Pracha by Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a stay on the Allahabad High Court's directive to impose costs of ₹1 lakh on advocate Mehmood Pracha. This case revolves around issues of forum shopping and appropriate courtroom conduct, as Pracha was criticized for appearing in a lawyer's robe…
