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Storage of Child Pornography Without Deletion or Reporting Shows Intent to Transmit, Constitutes Offence Under POCSO Act: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has set aside a controversial judgment by the Madras High Court, reinforcing the stringent measures under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The court clarified that merely storing child pornography, without deleting or reporting it,…
Suo Moto Cognizance Taken in Bharatpur Army Officer & Lawyer Assault Case, Media Restrained from Publishing Victims’ Identities: Orissa High Court
In a critical move, the High Court of Orissa has initiated suo motu proceedings concerning a disturbing incident that occurred at the Bharatpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar on September 15, 2024. This action follows a letter from Lieutenant General P.S. Shekhawat, highlighting severe allegations of police misconduct…
Wife Not Disqualified from Claiming Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Merely for Seeking Divorce: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Delhi, the case of Manish VERSUS State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. has brought important insights into the application of Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) regarding the rights of a wife to claim maintenance. Case Overview The petitioner, Manish, filed a…
Bail Granted to Accused in Pune Serial Blasts Case After 11 Years in Jail Without Trial: Bombay High Court
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to Munib Iqbal Memon, a 42-year-old tailor, who has been imprisoned for over 11 years in connection with the August 2012 Pune bomb blasts. The case has drawn attention due to the extended duration of custody without a timely trial. Background of the Case…
Replace The Use of Term 'Child Pornography', Instead Use 'Child Sexual Exploitative & Abuse Material' : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has called for a crucial amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The bench has recommended that the term 'Child Pornography' be replaced with 'Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material' (CSEAM) to better reflect the severity…
Appointment of 935 Police Constables Quashed for Violating Article 16 of the Constitution: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court has annulled the appointments of 935 police constables made by the State of Nagaland between January 2018 and October 2019. The Court found that these appointments were conducted without any public advertisement, violating the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles…
Sex Education Not a Western Concept, It Is Misconception That Encourages Promiscuity Among Youth: Supreme Court
Supreme Court Urges Amendments to POCSO Act: Emphasizes 'Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material' Terminology In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has called for significant amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), specifically advocating for the replacement…
'Last Opportunity' Given to GMC to Provide Details of Service Provider for Building & Maintaining Vending Zones: Gauhati High Court
In a pivotal judgment under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihoods and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the Gauhati High Court has addressed critical issues concerning the regulation of street vending in Assam. The case stems from Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 15/2021 filed by Nipon Dholua…
Government Restrained from Suspending Internet for Conducting Exams; Shutdown Violates Fundamental Rights: Jharkhand High Court
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Jharkhand has mandated the restoration of internet services across the state, highlighting the infringement of fundamental rights under Article 19 of the Constitution of India. This ruling emerged from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Rajendra Krishna, who…
Profits Attributable to Permanent Establishment Cannot Be Overlooked Based on Global Income or Loss of Cross-Border Entity: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment regarding the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between the United Arab Emirates and India, the Delhi High Court has provided significant clarity on how profits attributed to a Permanent Establishment (PE) should be taxed. This ruling emphasizes the independence of a PE in taxation…
