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Government Scheme for Young Lawyers Challenged in Court: High Court asks Bar Council of India
In a significant development, a recent order by the court sheds light on a legal battle involving young lawyers challenging a scheme introduced by the Kerala Government. The case, labeled as CWP-PIL-15-2024, involves Vivek Tiwari and another as petitioners, facing off against the Bar Council of India and another.…
Supreme Court Refers Marital Dispute to Mediation Under Section 12A of Hindu Marriage Act
Supreme Court Refers Marital Dispute to Mediation Under Section 12A of Hindu Marriage Act In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, comprising a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal, addressed the matter of Prakash Babulal Dangi versus The State of Maharashtra…
Supreme Court dismisses special leave petition due to absence of petitioner's lawyer
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed Special Leave Petition (C) No.13040/2017 on January 24, 2024, due to the absence of the petitioners' counsel, as per the order recorded in the court proceedings. CASE BACKGROUND: The case, arising out of the final judgment and order dated 07-09-2016 in…
Supreme Court: Conviction Demands Evidence, Not Suspicion – Acquits Accused in 15-Year-Old Murder Case
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has set aside the judgement and order dated 22nd July 2015, passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in Criminal Appeal No. 902 of 2023. The appeal challenged the conviction of Raja Naykar in Sessions Trial No. 14 of 2010 for the murder of Shiva alias…
Court Denies Suspension of Sentence for Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Brother in Unnao Rape Case: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Denies Suspension of Sentence for Jaideep Singh Senger in Unnao Rape Victim's Father's Death Case In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the leadership of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has rejected the plea filed by Jaideep Singh Senger, the brother of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh…
Court Acquits Man in POCSO Case, Cites Lack of Age Proof for Victim: Madras High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has set aside the conviction and sentence of a man accused of sexual assault under the Prevention of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice KK Ramakrishnan observed that the prosecution failed to prove the age of the victim, a crucial element under the POCSO…
Court Grants Bail to Accused of Abusive and Casteist Remarks Against Minister K. Radhakrishnan on Facebook: Kerala High Court
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court has granted bail to the appellant who was in judicial custody for allegedly making abusive and casteist remarks against the Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes and Devaswom, K. Radhakrishnan, in connection with his visit to…
Supreme Court's decision on evaluation of IPS officers: Clarification of reporting authority
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Sanjay Kumar, issued a judgment on Civil Appeal No. 1933 of 2023, titled "The State of Assam and others vs. Binod Kumar and others." The judgment addressed a crucial aspect concerning the assessment of Indian Police Service (IPS) Officers serving as District…
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in contract breach case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 arising out of SLP(Crl.) No. 14423 OF 2023, addressed the issue of whether a mere breach of contract could be deemed a criminal offense under Section 420 or Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The case involved appellants Jay…
Supreme Court Upholds Delhi High Court: Advocates' Residential Offices Exempt from Property Tax as Non-Business Buildings
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court judgment, dismissing the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's attempt to impose property tax on advocates' offices situated in residential buildings. The Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih, in a unanimous decision,…
