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In a recent ruling that echoes the changing tides of modern relationships, the Karnataka High Court has granted a Hindu woman the liberty to reside with her Muslim spouse, whom she encountered through the realms of social media. Amidst the legal deliberation presided over by Justices S Sunil Dutt Yadav and Venkatesh Naik T, it … Read more
In a recent judicial decision that reverberated through the corridors of academic power, the Kerala High Court wielded its authority, nullifying the student nominations tendered by Kerala’s Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, to the esteemed Senate of Kerala University. The court’s ruling, stemming from the case of Arunima Ashok and others versus The Chancellor, University of … Read more
In a recent judicial pronouncement that resonated across the legal sphere, the Delhi High Court resolutely condemned an individual for his disparaging remarks directed at the esteemed judiciary. The accused, Uday Pal Singh, found himself in the clutches of legal censure after disseminating a contentious video on social media platforms, alleging egregious misconduct on the … Read more
In a recent development at the Allahabad High Court, a glaring instance of justice delayed has prompted the Court to demand explanations from the District and Sessions Judge, Lucknow, and the Special Judge (NI Act). The case in question, Mahmood Ahmad Siddiqui v. The Court Special Judge NI Act, Lko. And Another, has been languishing … Read more
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal ruled that an arbitrator’s power under Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can only be exercised if it becomes impossible or unnecessary to continue the proceedings. The bench clarified that simply having a reason to terminate the proceedings isn’t enough; … Read more
In a legal saga unfolding in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court recently intervened by staying a directive from the Himachal Pradesh High Court, which ordered the State government to refund water cess collected from hydropower generation companies. The directive in question was a component of a larger judgment by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, which … Read more
In a decisive move, the Delhi High Court has appointed an ad hoc administrative committee (AAC) led by former judge Justice Najmi Waziri to manage the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI). The court’s intervention follows allegations of capricious behavior by the federation’s current office bearers, whose terms have expired. Justice Waziri will serve as the … Read more
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has underscored that DNA tests to establish paternity cannot be sanctioned without a robust prima facie case. This directive came from Justice C. Jayachandran, who emphasized that such tests should not be used as a mere fishing expedition for evidence without substantial initial proof. The judgment came … Read more
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a transformative circular calling for immediate implementation of several key reforms across all Centres for Legal Education (CLEs). In a directive issued on May 20, the BCI emphasizes that these changes are inspired by various remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the need for progressive … Read more
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a father accused of committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault on his 17-year-old daughter, underscoring that the presumption of guilt under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) is not absolute and can be contested. Justice Amit Mahajan highlighted that while … Read more
