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19/12/2023, 2 years ago

Balancing Privacy and Legal Interests: The Dilemma of DNA Testing in Adoption Cases

Introduction: In the case of Suo Motu v. State of Kerala (Crl.MC 5136/2023), a significant legal battle unfolded as Advocate A. Parvathi Menon, serving as Amicus Curiae, presented arguments against subjecting adopted children of rape or POCSO victims to DNA tests. The single-judge bench, led by Justice K. Babu, intervened following Advocate Menon’s report, highlighting […]

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19/12/2023, 2 years ago

Gauhati High Court Sets Aside Conviction Under POCSO Act Due to Uncorroborated Testimony

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court, in the case of Md. Babu Ali @ Imran Ali (Crl.A./278/2022), overturned the conviction of a man under Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The single-judge bench, led by Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita, highlighted the uncorroborated and inconsistent testimony of the victim girl, which led to […]

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19/12/2023, 2 years ago

Telangana High Court Directs Mahatma Dental College to Consider Refund of Tuition Fee: Upholds UGC Guidelines

Introduction: In a recent case before the Telangana High Court (WP 29369/2023), the petitioner sought relief against Mahatma Dental College, Khammam, regarding the refund of tuition fees and the return of original certificates. The petitioner, through Counsel Mahesh Mamindla, highlighted the college’s refusal to return her original certificates and the tuition fee deposited as security, […]

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19/12/2023, 2 years ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Condemns Mention of Religion in FIRs: Upholds Commitment to Dignity and Equality

Introduction: In a recent case titled Gurnishan Singh @ Shano Nihang v. State of Punjab, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reprimanded the Punjab state police for mentioning religion in an FIR despite previous assurances not to do so. Justice Jagurpreet Singh Puri expressed dissatisfaction, noting that despite assurances and Court directives against the mention […]

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19/12/2023, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Halts Proceedings in Defamation Case Between Rohini Sindhuri IAS and D Roopa Moudgil IPS

Introduction: A recent development in the legal arena emerged as the Supreme Court stayed the proceedings in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Rohini Sindhuri IAS against D Roopa Moudgil IPS. The interim order was passed by a bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal, responding to a petition filed by Roopa seeking […]

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19/12/2023, 2 years ago

Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute: ASI Submits Survey Report, Court to Decide Disclosure

Introduction: A significant development unfolds in the ongoing Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submits its report on the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises before the Varanasi Court. The report submission comes after a July 21 order by the Varanasi District Judge, directing a scientific survey to […]

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18/12/2023, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Concerned Over Delay in Bail Applications: A Call for Efficiency

Introduction: In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court expressed serious concerns over the persistent delays in considering anticipatory bail and regular bail applications by High Courts. The bench, comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar, highlighted the adverse impact of such delays on the personal liberties of applicants seeking urgent relief. Despite previous judicial […]

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18/12/2023, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Ruling: Understanding Section 34 of IPC in Conviction Appeals

Introduction: In a recent criminal appeal, the Supreme Court delivered a crucial ruling highlighting the nuances of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) concerning convictions in a murder case. Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal opined that the absence of eyewitness testimony doesn’t invariably lead to an adverse inference against the prosecution. […]

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18/12/2023, 2 years ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Ruling: Sulabh International’s Non-Tender Sanitation Contracts Upheld

Introduction: In a significant legal ruling, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld the allocation of sanitation contracts to Sulabh International Social Service Organization (SISSO) without the standard tendering process. The division bench, comprising Justices Tashi Rabstan and Rahul Bharti, emphasized that contracts could be granted through negotiations, considering an organization’s attributes and […]

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