The Karnataka High Court has agreed to hear the petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against the Governor’s sanction to prosecute him in connection with alleged irregularities involved in land allocation by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The matter came up before the single-judge Bench of Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, which agreed to hear the…
The Supreme Court will hear on August 20, a suo motu case related to the brutal rape and murder of a post graduate trainee doctor that took place in Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital on August 9. The Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra will hear the…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter relating to the alleged illegal encroachment of over 2,000 acres of forest land out of the 24,690 acres of forest under the Bengaluru Urban District of Karnataka. The petition is registered suo motu on the basis of the news item dated 19.07.2024. As…
The Allahabad High Court said that a complaint under Section 498A is by now reputed to be lodged against the entire family in order to pressurise them so that the husband patches up with the wife. If this kind of the complaints were accepted to exclude from public employment, the neighbour, who is named in…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter relating to the 845 elephant deaths in Kerala in the past few years. The petition is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item dated 19.07.2024. As per the article, between 2015 and 2023, Kerala’s forests recorded 845 elephant deaths, with studies…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter relating to the problem of overflowing sewer lines for the past two years in the Sushant Lok 1 colony of Gurugram. The petition is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item dated 29.07.2024. The article alleges that the sewer lines were…
The Allahabad High Court while dismissing an application said India’s national flag, symbolises the unity and diversity of the nation, transcending religious ethic and cultural differences. Act of disrespect towards the tricolour can have far-reaching social cultural implications, particularly in a diverse society like India. A Single Bench of Justice Vinod Diwakar passed this order…
Supreme Court Landmark Judgement – Aruna Shanbaug Case (2011) The Aruna Shanbaug Case: A Turning Point in Indian Euthanasia Laws Introduction The Aruna Shanbaug case is a landmark in Indian legal history, profoundly impacting the discourse on euthanasia in the country. This case not only highlighted the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding end-of-life care but…
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita The Untold Legacy : Unveiling the Secrets of India’s Ancient Justice System Step back in time and explore the mystique of India’s ancient justice system with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This untold legacy hides a wealth of knowledge and traditions that have shaped the legal landscape of the country. Rooted in ancient scriptures…
Defamation Law in India : Understanding the Legal Landscape and Implications Defamation : A Legal, Ethical, and Reputational Challenges. A legal concept that revolves around damaging a person’s reputation through false statements, has been a contentious issue in India’s legal landscape. As a democratic society, the right to free speech and expression is a fundamental…