Night Hawk 
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized the indispensable requirement for the presence of defense counsel during the examination-in-chief of significant prosecution witnesses. This declaration came to light in a case involving two individuals charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. A bench comprising Justice … Read more
In a recent and stirring development, the Allahabad High Court has cast a critical eye on the practices within legal advocacy circles, particularly spotlighting the Bahraich District Bar Association’s contentious resolution. This resolution effectively barred its members from representing individuals in cases pitting them against fellow advocates. The Court’s disapproval, voiced by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, … Read more
In a landmark ruling that could redefine the landscape of consumer rights in India, the Supreme Court has clarified that corporations are entitled to file complaints under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. This decision reverses a previous stance by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), affirming the legal standing of corporate entities as … Read more
This Working Arrangement is not merely a bilateral agreement between CBI and Europol; it represents a comprehensive network of cooperation, linking Indian law enforcement with its counterparts in the EU Member States, third countries, and other entities associated with Europol.
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, a petition challenging the selection and appointment process for Junior Legislative Assistants in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat was dismissed. The petitioner contested the allocation of a Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation post to a general category candidate, arguing this action violated … Read more
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India established comprehensive guidelines aimed at safeguarding the rights and dignities of individuals in intimate relationships, particularly addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, interfaith, and inter-caste couples. The decision, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, mandates … Read more
The Supreme Court observed that a report of the Medical Council cannot be determinative to contradict the factual findings entered by a Consumer Forum regarding medical negligence. The Court was hearing an appeal filed by a man, a BPL card holder, whose 13-year-old son lost complete vision in his right eye following a cataract surgery … Read more
