Legal Articles Supreme Court of India Cautions Against Imposing Time Constraints on Lower Courts November 16, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India acknowledged the pervasive issue of substantial pending cases in every High Court and lower court across the nation. The court cautioned against succumbing to the temptation of imposing strict time-bound schedules for case disposals unless deemed necessary due to exceptional circumstances. A bench comprising Justice Abhay […] Read more » Imposing Time Constraints on Lower Courts Supreme Court of India
Legal Articles Legal India Kerala High Court Mandates Time and Date Display on Food Packaging Following Tragic Incident November 16, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment In a significant development on Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued a directive compelling eateries to prominently display the date and time of food preparation on packaging, whether for items served over the counter or as parcels. This decision arose from a petition filed by the mother of a 16-year-old girl who tragically passed away […] Read more »
Legal Articles Legal India Landmark Decision: Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Financial Aid to Dog Bite Victims November 16, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment In a groundbreaking ruling on Tuesday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that individuals who fall victim to dog bites are now entitled to financial assistance, with compensation capped at Rs 20,000. The court, led by Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj, specified that cases involving a single tooth mark would merit a compensation of Rs […] Read more » High Court Grants Financial Aid to Dog Bite Victims Landmark Decision: Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Financial Aid to Dog Bite Victims Punjab and Haryana High Court
Legal Articles Legal India Key Recommendations by Parliamentary Committee on Criminal Law Reforms November 15, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has put forth several recommendations for three bills aimed at reforming criminal laws in the country. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam bills underwent scrutiny, with dissenting notes from some opposition members. Here are some notable recommendations: Additionally, opposition members, […] Read more » Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam bill
Legal Articles Legal India Transfer of Five High Court Judges Notified by Centre November 15, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, in a recent social media post, announced that, in accordance with the authority vested by the Constitution of India, the President of India, following consultations with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), has approved the transfer of five high court judges. This decision comes shortly after the apex court, on […] Read more »
Legal Articles Legal India Expansion of Family Courts in Delhi: Ten New Courts Approved November 15, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment In a significant development, the Delhi government granted approval on November 14 for the establishment of ten additional family courts within the capital city, augmenting the existing count from 21 to 31. The decision, as announced in a press release by Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena, marks the realization of a proposal initiated four years […] Read more » : Ten New Courts Approved in Delhi Expansion of Family Courts in Delhi
Legal Articles Legal India Orissa High Court Addresses the Issue of Proxy Sarpanchs Undermining Women’s Reservation in Panchayati Raj November 11, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment In a recent development, the Orissa High Court has expressed concerns over the prevalent practice of husbands acting as proxy sarpanchs on behalf of their wives, which undermines the intended purpose of reserving seats for women in the Panchayati Raj system. This issue came to light during the case of Manoj Kumar Mangaraj versus The […] Read more » Issue of Proxy Sarpanchs Undermining Women's Reservation in Panchayati Raj
Legal Articles Legal India Supreme Court Calls for Immediate Halt to Stubble Burning to Tackle Air Pollution November 7, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court issued a strong call to put an end to the practice of stubble burning by farmers in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, highlighting its significant contribution to air pollution in the northern region, particularly in the national capital, Delhi. The Court expressed its concern during a session […] Read more » Halt to Stubble Burning to Tackle Air Pollution Supreme Court Calls for Immediate Halt to Stubble Burning to Tackle Air Pollution
Legal Articles Legal India Supreme Court Criticizes Effectiveness of Delhi’s Odd-Even Scheme in Combating Air Pollution November 7, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court expressed its skepticism regarding the effectiveness of Delhi’s odd-even scheme in addressing the city’s air pollution crisis, deeming it as nothing more than a superficial measure. The remarks were made during a hearing on Tuesday. The odd-even scheme involves restricting vehicles with odd and even registration numbers to alternate days, allowing them […] Read more »
Legal Articles Legal India Delhi High Court Clarifies ‘Penetrative’ Sexual Assault Definition Under POCSO Act November 7, 2023 / November 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment In a notable legal pronouncement, the Delhi High Court, on Monday, underscored that a mere touch cannot be categorized as “penetrative” sexual assault, as outlined in Section 3(c) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). Justice Amit Bansal, presiding over the bench, elucidated that a mere touch does not equate to […] Read more » Delhi High Court Clarifies 'Penetrative' Sexual Assault Definition Under POCSO Act
