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Landmark Judgment on Adoption: Court Declines Swiss Citizen's Plea Against Adoption Agency
Landmark Judgment on Adoption: Balancing Rights and Privacy In a significant ruling, Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya delivered a comprehensive judgment on a case revolving around the adoption laws, privacy rights, and the delicate balance between the adoptee's curiosity and the biological mother's confidentiality.…
Supreme Court rejects the petition to declare Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as the national son
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The petition sought the court's direction to declare Bose as the "Son of the Nation" and demanded an apology from the Congress for allegedly downplaying his role in India's freedom…
Digital rape of a 4 year old girl, High Court Reduces Jail Term for 'Digital Rape' Conviction from 20 years to 12 Years
1. Reduction in Sentence: The Delhi High Court has reduced the 20-year jail sentence of a man convicted for 'digital rape' of a four-year-old girl in 2014 to 12 years, emphasizing the appellant's age (38 years) and satisfactory conduct in prison. 2. Justice's Rationale: Justice Amit Bansal stated that the appellant…
'Blood is not for sale, only processing cost may be charged by the blood centre': Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)
- The Health Ministry in India has issued a notice, dated December 26, directing hospitals and blood banks to only charge processing fees for blood, aiming to prevent overcharging in the supply of blood. - The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the apex drug regulator, declared that all other fees…
Minor quarrel between husband and wife due to difference of opinion does not constitute offense of cruelty under Section 498A of IPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a noteworthy judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2007. The case, presided over by the Honourable Mr. Justice Johnson John, pertained to the conviction and sentencing of Sreekumar, the first accused, under Section 498A of the Indian…
High Court ordered - compensation should be given to rape victims before 2009
1. Historic Compensation Verdict: The Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark decision by Judge Anup Kumar Dhand, ensures compensation for a minor rape victim in a case spanning nearly two decades. 2. Philosophical Foundation: Judge Dhand invokes the wisdom of Manu Smriti, emphasizing the societal importance of respecting…
Hindu Succession Act | Daughters have equal rights in ancestral property : Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, delivered a landmark judgment under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, specifically addressing the equal rights of daughters in ancestral property. The case, titled "Channabasappa vs. Parvatevva," sheds light on the implications of the 2005 amendment to…
Patent Act, 1970: Chennai High Court dismisses appeal, upholds choice of forum in patent disputes
Patents Act, 1970: Chennai High Court Dismisses Writ Appeal No. 3076 of 2023, Upholding Forum Choice in Patent Dispute Chennai, January 3, 2024: In a significant development related to patent jurisdiction, the Chennai High Court has dismissed Writ Appeal No. 3076 of 2023 under the Patents Act, 1970. The judgment…
Take care of your daughter - Mother declared the love affair of two girls to be true, but the High Court strongly reprimanded
1. Background of the Case: - Two girls, Kajal and Babli, involved in a same-sex relationship in Panchkula. - Opposition from Babli's family led to the couple fleeing to Delhi to escape interference. 2. Filing of Petition: - Kajal filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking protection for her partner…
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Significant Shifts in Burden of Proof : supreme court
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Significant Shifts in Burden of Proof In a recent judgment, the Honorable Supreme Court of India, led by Justice B. R. Gavai, Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, and Justice Aravind Kumar, made a significant pronouncement on the Protection of Women from Domestic…
