Legal News

Background The Bombay High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a sessions judge from Satara, who is accused of accepting a bribe. The judge had sought pre-arrest protection after being booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, following an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). According to the prosecution, the judge allegedly […]

Background The Kerala High Court has set aside the state government’s decision to constitute an inquiry commission to investigate the Munambam Waqf land dispute. The commission was formed to examine alleged irregularities in the allocation and management of Waqf land in Munambam. However, the court ruled that the decision lacked legal standing and encroached upon

Background Justice Joymalya Bagchi was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, further strengthening the judiciary with his vast legal expertise. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court. His elevation comes after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his name

Background Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna has called for increased representation of women in the legal profession, advocating that at least 30% of government law officers should be women. Speaking at a recent legal event, she emphasized the need for gender diversity in the judiciary and legal services, arguing that greater participation of women

Background The Delhi High Court has directed a lawyer to offer free legal services as a condition for closing a contempt of court case against him. The case stemmed from alleged misconduct by the lawyer, which led the court to initiate contempt proceedings. However, instead of imposing a punitive measure, the court opted for a

Background The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that advocates are permitted to represent individuals in confiscation proceedings under the Forest Act. The decision clarifies the legal standing of legal representation in cases where forest officials seize property, including vehicles, for alleged violations of forest laws. The ruling came in response to a case where

Background The Kerala High Court has ruled that the assumption that an Indian woman would never falsely accuse someone of sexual assault is flawed. The court emphasized that while genuine victims deserve full protection under the law, there have been instances where false cases were filed, either due to personal vendettas or ulterior motives. The

Background The Kerala High Court has ruled that a preliminary investigation is mandatory before registering criminal cases against teachers accused of disciplining students. The court emphasized that educators should not face immediate legal action unless there is substantial evidence of misconduct. The decision aims to prevent the misuse of legal provisions against teachers while maintaining

Background Students of ILS Law College have filed a formal complaint seeking clarification on the utilization of fees collected over the last five years. The complaint alleges that a significant portion of the fees remains unutilized, with no clear explanation from the college administration. The students argue that despite paying various charges, including infrastructure and

Background The Central Government has officially notified the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. This transfer follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which had proposed Justice Sreedharan’s relocation as part of routine judicial appointments and transfers aimed at ensuring