Legal News

Background In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified that police authorities are empowered to investigate cases under Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act without prior approval from a magistrate. The court’s decision comes after a legal challenge questioning whether the police could initiate such investigations independently […]

Background The Gujarat High Court recently upheld a law that grants the state government the authority to regulate the appointment of teachers in minority schools. This law was challenged by several minority institutions on the grounds that it infringes upon their rights to manage their affairs independently, as guaranteed under Article 30 of the Indian

Background The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed serious concerns over the delay in clearing pension arrears for a 1965 war hero. The petitioner, a retired Indian Army officer who served valiantly during the 1965 India-Pakistan war, had approached the court after his long-standing demand for pension arrears was not met by the central

Background In a progressive move, Karnataka has decided to implement the Supreme Court’s order on the ‘right to die with dignity.’ The order, which was issued in a landmark ruling, grants individuals the legal right to end their life in a dignified manner under certain circumstances. This move comes in response to growing discussions around

Background In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court recently declined to entertain a plea filed by Sharjeel Imam, challenging the portrayal of events in the movie 2020 Delhi. The film, which dramatizes the 2020 Delhi riots, has faced criticism from several individuals who feel their portrayal in the movie is biased or misrepresented.

Background A contempt of court petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand. The petitioners allege that the state government’s appointment of the new DGP violates the directions issued by the Supreme Court in 2006, which laid down strict guidelines for the appointment

Background The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the implementation of reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) elections. The plea aimed to introduce caste-based reservations in the governing body of the association, arguing that representation from marginalized communities was essential

Background The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in response to a petition filed by the Karnataka government challenging the bail granted to him in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. Renukaswamy, a real estate businessman, was found murdered under mysterious circumstances, with allegations of criminal conspiracy and involvement by

Background The Kerala High Court recently emphasized that medical professionals should not face automatic prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act merely for failing to report suspected sexual offences against minors. The court highlighted that a more nuanced approach must be adopted in such cases to prevent unnecessary harassment of medical

Background Advocate Kunal Memani has been appointed as the Standing Counsel for the State of West Bengal in the Supreme Court of India. The appointment is a significant step in bolstering the state’s legal representation at the highest judicial forum. Memani’s appointment reflects his professional expertise and the trust placed in him to handle sensitive