In a significant address during the National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Children in Conflict with Law, Justice Ravindra Bhat emphasized the importance of reforming children in conflict with the law and flagged the issue of vacancies in child care institutions. The consultation, held with the theme “Children in Conflict with Law: Prevention, Restorative Justice, Diversion, … Read more
The Bombay High Court has voiced concerns regarding the non-production of incarcerated prisoners before Metropolitan Magistrate Courts every 15 days, in accordance with Section 309 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) in Hemant Dinkar Kandlur Versus Commissioner of Income Tax Justice Bharati Dangre was addressing a bail application where the accused, Tribhuvansing Yadav, facing forgery charges, had not been produced before the MM … Read more
In a significant legal ruling, the Madras High Court, presided over by Justice G Ilangovan of the Madurai Bench, has intervened to protect a client facing criminal proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The case revolved around a complaint filed by V Pavel, an advocate in Madurai, who alleged dishonor of a cheque by the client, Davidraj. However, the court … Read more
In a recent landmark decision, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed a contentious legal issue regarding marital relations. The Court ruled that a husband cannot be held liable under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for non-consensual “unnatural” sexual relations with his wife. This decision stems from the current legal framework in India, … Read more
In a recent and noteworthy decision in Mariappan v Inspector of Police CRL.A(MD).No. 78 of 2023, the Madras High Court has underscored the necessity of establishing foundational facts in cases brought under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The court’s ruling has significant implications for the presumption of guilt often associated with such cases, as it … Read more
Background: In a significant ruling in Celir LLP v. Bafna Motors (Mumbai) Pvt. Ltd. And Ors C.A. No. 5542-5543/2023 dated September 21, 2023, the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, addressed a crucial issue related to the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act). This ruling has profound implications for borrowers … Read more
Challenging the ‘Fee vs. Tax’ Argument In a landmark decision in South Port Limited vs State of Goa WRIT PETITION NO.475 OF 2014, the Bombay High Court at Goa has upheld the constitutional validity of the Goa’s Green Cess Act, 2013, commonly known as the Green Cess Act. This Act empowers the Goa state government to collect a cess … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Lok Sabha passes a bill aiming to reserve one-third of all seats for women The Lok Sabha, on Wednesday i.e., on September 20, 2023, witnessed a historic moment as it passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eight Amendment) Bill 2023. Proposed by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal during a special parliamentary session, the bill aims to … Read more
New Delhi, September 20, 2023 – In a recent landmark judgmentin Rameshji Amarsingh Thakor v. State of Gujarat , the Supreme Court of India reiterated the critical significance of eyewitness accounts in criminal trials. The ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, drew upon the precedents set in Darbara Singh v. State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 476 and Anvaruddin v. Shakoor 1990 … Read more
New Delhi, 20 September 2023 – In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, on Wednesday, issued an interim order that serves to safeguard the personality rights of renowned Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. The court’s ruling restrains various entities from exploiting his image, name, voice, or other elements of his persona for financial gains without obtaining … Read more