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20/11/2024, 1 year ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Demands Accountability in Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s Custodial Interview Controversy

Introduction: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab Government to take strict disciplinary action against the police officers responsible for facilitating a televised interview of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. This interview, conducted from police custody at the Crime Intelligence Agency (CIA) premises in Kharar, allegedly glorified crime and criminals. The Court also […]

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20/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Upholds Matrimonial Cruelty Conviction Despite Questionable Marriage Validity

Introduction: The Kerala High Court recently reaffirmed that matrimonial cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be invoked even if the marriage in question is later deemed invalid under secular law, provided it bears the “colour of legal marriage” through religious or customary recognition. The Court emphasized that such protection extends […]

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20/11/2024, 1 year ago

Delhi High Court Flags Alarming Concerns Over Sewage Treatment and Yamuna Pollution

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in its ongoing suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has expressed serious concerns over the functioning of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora observed that the STPs are failing to comply with operational norms and are discharging […]

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20/11/2024, 1 year ago

Supreme Court Grants Six-Week Adjournment in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Transfer Plea

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), has adjourned for six weeks the hearing on transferring the Kerala Gold Smuggling case to Karnataka. The bench, comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti, passed the order following a request by Advocate Vivek Gurnani, representing the ED. The case […]

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19/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court: Body Shaming by Sister-in-Law Can Constitute Cruelty under Section 498A IPC

Introduction: In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court has clarified that body shaming of a woman by her sister-in-law can prima facie amount to “wilful conduct” causing mental or physical harm, thus attracting the offence of cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC. Justice A. Badharudeen, while addressing a plea seeking the quashing of […]

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19/11/2024, 1 year ago

Accused’s Right to Access Digital Evidence: Kerala High Court Upholds Fair Trial Principles

Introduction: In a significant ruling that reinforces the right to a fair trial, the Kerala High Court has emphasized that the accused must be granted access to digital evidence necessary for defending their case, provided it does not infringe upon the privacy of the victim. Justice A. Badharudeen, addressing a criminal revision petition, allowed the […]

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19/11/2024, 1 year ago

Nominee Rights and Succession Laws: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Nominee’s Role in Deceased’s Bank Accounts

Introduction: In a pivotal ruling, the Allahabad High Court has clarified the legal position of nominees in bank accounts, emphasizing that while a nominee has the right to receive the deceased’s bank deposits under Section 45ZA of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the money is subject to succession laws. This ensures that the deceased’s legal […]

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19/11/2024, 1 year ago

Writ Jurisdiction and Private Educational Institutions: Examining the Limits of Mandamus

Introduction: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clarified the applicability of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution to private unaided educational institutions. It held that while such institutions, if recognized by the government or affiliated with statutory boards, may qualify as “public authorities,” a writ of mandamus can only be […]

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19/11/2024, 1 year ago

Kerala High Court Addresses Tamil Nadu Police Arrest Protocols with New Guidelines

Introduction: In a significant development, the Kerala High Court took up a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s guidelines established in D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal. The case pertained to the Tamil Nadu Police’s alleged improper arrest of an accused from Kerala. Responding to the allegations, the Director General of Police […]

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