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Central Government Introduces Amendment to Surrogacy Rules, 2022 - Allows Use of Donor Gametes in Specific Cases
In a significant development, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under the Department of Health Research, has issued a notification amending the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024, come into force with immediate effect upon their publication in the Official…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Blank Cheque Signature Presumption Prevails Under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. [Insert Case Number], has delivered a verdict that clarifies the presumption regarding the validity of negotiable instruments under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Case Background: The case involves a dispute between Mr.…
Supreme Court Continues Debate on Lawyers' Inclusion under Consumer Protection Act
In an ongoing legal battle, the Supreme Court is deliberating whether legal practitioners should be brought under the Consumer Protection Act. Senior advocate Narendra Hooda, representing various bar bodies, argued before a bench of justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal that lawyers cannot solicit or advertise…
Court Dismisses Writ Petition under Articles 226 & 227 in a Dispute Over Temple Management: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development at the Rajasthan High Court, a writ petition filed under Articles 226 & 227 of the Constitution of India has been dismissed by Hon'ble Dr. Justice Nupur Bhati. The case revolves around a dispute over the management of the Shri Vardhaman Rajendra Jain Bhagyodaya Trust in Bhandavpur Teerth,…
National Security Act, Period Of Detention In Confirmatory Order Can't Be Extended By Review, Fresh Orders Needed For Further Detention: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has issued an order in Habeas Corpus Writ Petition No. 657 of 2023, quashing the detention of Mohd. Asim, also known as Pappu Smart, and directing his immediate release. The order, dated 7th February 2024, was passed by Hon'ble Justices Anish Kumar Gupta and…
Section 302 IPC, Non-Examination Of Ballistic Expert Fatal To Prosecution Case If Inconsistencies Found In Witness Testimonies : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court, consisting of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a verdict acquitting Ram Singh in a case filed under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, marked by its meticulous examination of the evidence, brings attention to the…
Compliance Of Section 21 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Is Mandatory: Arbitration Proceedings Quashed by Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court, in a writ petition bearing Case No. WRIT - C No. - 41115 of 2023, has quashed the arbitration proceedings initiated by Shivalik Small Finance Bank Ltd. against M/S Samyam Industries and four others. The Hon'ble Mrs. Manju Rani Chauhan, J., delivered the order on…
SIT Head Authorized to File Final Report in Sharon Murder Case, Clarifies Kerala High Court Under Section 173 CrPC
In a significant ruling, the Honorable Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, presiding in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, delivered a judgment on Wednesday, the 21st day of February 2024. The case in question, Criminal Misc. Case No. 153 of 2024, pertains to Crime No.1311/2022 of Parassala Police Station,…
acquits murder accused in 1982 case after noting co-accused was acquitted on same evidence: Supreme Court
New Delhi, February 21, 2024: In a significant legal development, the Additional Sessions Court delivered a landmark judgment acquitting Ram Singh, the appellant, in a criminal case where he was accused of shooting Dulli, the deceased. Background: The case under consideration revolves around the unfortunate incident…
Rejects Defamation Case Against Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa Over In-Court Statement: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment pronounced on 21st February 2024, the Delhi High Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Amit Bansal, has upheld the principle of absolute privilege in a defamation case, brought forth under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code. Background of the Case: The…
