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05/01/2024, 2 years ago

Landmark Judgment Upholding Journalistic Integrity and Free Speech

Introduction: In the case of Vipin Pubby v. State of Haryana and Another, the Punjab & Haryana High Court recently delivered a groundbreaking verdict centered on journalistic ethics, freedom of speech, and the scope of defamation laws in India. The case involved allegations of defamation against Vipin Pubby, editor at Indian Express, and resident editor […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Upholds Police Constable Aspirant’s Candidature Despite Birthdate Error

Introduction: In a recent case, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Police Constable aspirant, directing authorities to consider his selection based on the birth date mentioned in his Class 10 certificate, despite an inadvertent discrepancy in the online application form. The appellant, Vashist Narayan Kumar, belonging to a marginalized community, faced cancellation of […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Directs Regulation of Masi Festival in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Introduction: The Madras High Court recently presided over a public interest litigation concerning the regulation of the Masi festival held at the Adhi Karuvannarayar temple situated within the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. Dr. R Karpagam filed the PIL, emphasizing the need to control the congregation of devotees during the festival, citing concerns about overcapacity, pollution, and […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Protection of Article 20(3) in Digital Device Password Disclosure Case

Introduction: The Delhi High Court recently rendered a significant decision emphasizing an accused’s right against self-incrimination while on trial, particularly in relation to revealing passwords or similar details of seized digital devices. The case involved Sanket Bhadresh Modi, a director accused of running a scam phone call operation defrauding US citizens, where the court deliberated […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Petition on Counting 100% of VVPATs in General Elections

Introduction: A plea was presented before the Madras High Court by S Packiaraj, an advocate, urging the Court to mandate the counting of 100% Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine printout slips linked to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming general elections. The petitioner emphasized the need for transparency and the preservation of […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Government’s Consultation with All India Motor Transport Congress Over Hit-and-Run Provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Introduction: A recent development regarding the implementation of the “hit and run” provision within the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has sparked discussions and protests among truck, taxi, and bus operators across India. This provision, Section 106(2) of the newly passed criminal code bills, drew attention due to its stringent penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Examines Expulsion of TMC Leader Mahua Moitra: A Clash of Jurisdiction and Alleged Unethical Conduct

Introduction: The Supreme Court has recently delved into a writ petition filed by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over allegations of unethical conduct. The case, titled Mahua Moitra v. Lok Sabha Secretariat & Ors., revolves around Moitra’s plea for judicial review of the Lok Sabha’s decision to expel […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Upholds Marriage: Uterus Removal Not Grounds for Divorce

Introduction: In a recent case before the Madras High Court, a plea for dissolution of marriage on grounds of alleged mental cruelty due to the wife’s removal of her uterus following an ovarian cancer diagnosis was dismissed. The bench of Justice RMT Teekaa Raman and Justice PB Balaji upheld the Family Court’s decision, observing that […]

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04/01/2024, 2 years ago

Gujarat High Court Rebukes State Government Over Delayed Compensation to Manual Scavenger Victims

Introduction: In a scathing critique of the Gujarat government, the High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee, castigated the prolonged delay in compensating families of deceased manual scavengers. The PIL, filed by Ahmedabad-based NGO Manav Garima, sought proper implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation […]

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