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AP Land Grabbing Act | Peaceful Possession Without Lawful Entitlement Still Qualifies As 'Land Grabbing': Supreme Court
In a key interpretation of the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, the Supreme Court ruled that violence is not necessary for an act to amount to land grabbing. The Court held that even peaceful and non-violent occupation of land without legal right or title qualifies as land grabbing under the provisions…
PC Act | Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On Recovery Of Tainted Money Without Establishing Bribe Demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the mere recovery of tainted money is not enough to convict a public servant. The Court clarified that unless the entire chain of events—demand, acceptance, and recovery—is proven, no presumption of guilt can arise under Section 20 of the…
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Proposals To Enhance Sex Education And Enable Real-Time Monitoring Of POCSO Cases
The Supreme Court of India has sought the views of the Central Government on significant suggestions made by amici curiae regarding reforms in sex education policy and real-time tracking of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The development came while the Court was…
Motor Vehicle Rules | Lack Of Endorsement On License For Carrying Hazardous Materials Doesn’t Bar Trained Driver From Driving: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently decided two appeals under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988—MAC.APP. 211/2023 and MAC.APP. 212/2023—filed by the owner (Amit Sharma) and driver (Tufani Yadav) of a goods carriage vehicle involved in a fatal road accident. The appeals challenged the order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal…
Maintenance Reflects Joint Parental Duty And Child’s Right To Support, Not An Act Of Charity: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling concerning interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by a husband challenging the interim maintenance of Rs. 50,000 per month awarded for his two minor children. The Court emphasized that…
Horrific Act Reflecting Power Misuse: Cop Denied Pre-Arrest Bail For Assaulting Army Colonel: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently rejected the pre-arrest bail plea of a Punjab Police personnel accused of brutally assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son. Colonel Bath, posted at the Army headquarters in New Delhi, alleged that on the night of March 13, four Punjab Police Inspectors along with…
Lack Of Proof Of Victim’s Age Leads To Acquittal Under POCSO; Father & Priest Convicted Under IPC Instead: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court partially allowed two criminal appeals related to charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The court examined whether the prosecution was able to prove the victim's age to sustain a conviction under the POCSO…
“Is A Man Ever Content?”: Plea Claiming Panjab University Law Entrance Was Too Difficult Dismissed By Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently refused to quash the law entrance examination conducted by Panjab University for admission to the 5-year undergraduate law course. The petitioners challenged the exam on the ground that it was too difficult, claiming the questions were of an advanced level not suitable for…
Maternity Leave Can't Be Refused Citing Stepchildren, Woman Entitled To Childbirth Benefits & Reproductive Autonomy: Supreme Court
This judgment focuses on the rights related to maternity leave and reproductive health under the Central Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 (referred to as the 1972 Rules), and their connection to constitutional guarantees, especially under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The case involves a female government…
Court Not A Suitable Platform To Claim Temporary Relief Amid Ongoing Arbitration: Calcutta High Court
The case involves an application under Section 9(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Petitioner sought interim protection to secure an amount of Rs. 5.85 crores awarded in an interim arbitral award. The Petitioner requested the Court to direct the Respondent No. 1 to furnish security in the form of…
