Supreme Federal Court of Brazil in a historic 9:1 ruling, declares Homophobia a Crime
In a monumental decision, Brazil's Top Court declared homophobia to be a crime punishable by prison sentence.
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Gauhati HC sets aside conviction and sentence of a rape accused due to inconsistencies in the deposition of the prosecution witnesses
The Court was of the view that the depositions did not have the requisite sterling quality and inconsistencies in the same created serious doubt regarding the nature of the alleged sexual offence but also credibility of the deposition.
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Supreme Court Collegium reiterates its recommendation to transfer Justice Nani Tagia, Judge, Gauhati High Court to Patna High Court
The reiteration came after the Collegium deliberated over a reconsideration request submitted by Justice Tagia.
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Can a husband suffering from diabetes avoid paying maintenance to wife? Karnataka High Court answers
The Court rejected husband's challenge to maintenance order stating that ailment of diabetes is manageable due to modern medical advancements.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice C.S. Sudha, Additional Judge, as Permanent Judge of Kerala High Court
Collegium of Kerala High Court unanimously recommended Justice Sudha’s name which was duly approved by the Supreme Court Collegium.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar from Delhi High Court to Rajasthan High Court
The Collegium on 16-08-2023 reiterated its proposal dated 10-08-2023 to transfer Justice Bhatnagar to Rajasthan High Court.
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“Shiver runs down the spine”; J&K and Ladakh HC upholds conviction and sentence of grandfather who raped his 1-year-old granddaughter
“Nothing has improved even after more than a decade of “Nirbhaya”. Women also have the right to life and liberty. They also have the right to be respected and treated as equal citizens. Their honour and dignity cannot be touched or violated”.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 2 Judicial Officers and 1 Advocate as High Court Judges
In its Resolution dated 17-08-2023, the Collegium recommended the names of the judicial officers and advocates to be appointed as Judges in High Courts of Gauhati and Orissa.
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Karnataka HC refuses to quash abetment to suicide case against manager and teammates accused of joking about their colleague’s sexual orientation
The Court emphasised that persons belonging to LGBTQ community should be treated with all the love and affection because sensitivity of them being ostracized already pervades in their psyche.
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Karnataka HC refuses to quash charges against former intern of IIS allegedly involved in data theft of Light Combat Aircraft and selling it on Dark Web
The Court stated that necessity to regulate the usage of dark web has become the need of the hour and persons involved in acts of uploading sensitive data of defence of the nation on to the dark web should be dealt with iron hands.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Sudhir Singh from Patna High Court to Punjab and Haryana High Court
Justice Sudhir Singh’s transfer from Patna to Punjab and Haryana High Court was originally proposed by the Collegium on 03-08-2023.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of 14 High Court Judges
Recommendation to transfer 14 High Court Judges was came on 10-08-2023. Earlier on 03-08-2023, the Collegium resolved to transfer 9 Judges. Thus, between these 2 dates, a total of 23 High Court Judges have been recommended for transfer.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of 9 High Court Judges
Collegium cited better administration of justice as being the reason for transfer of 9 High Court Judges.
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What is the importance of motive in a case based on circumstantial evidence? J&K and Ladakh HC answers
The Court stated that motive assumes great importance in a case based on circumstantial evidence as without motive, chain of events is incomplete.
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Insulting husband over dark complexion and levelling false allegations to cover up the same, constitutes cruelty: Karnataka HC
In this case, the husband had petitioned for dissolution of his marriage on grounds of cruelty, but the Family Court dismissed his petition. However, the High Court upon close scrutiny of evidence on record, set aside the Family Court’s decision.
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Dr Justice S. Muralidhar: A Devoted Preserver of Rule of Law, retires
Dr Justice S. Muralidhar, whose illustrious legal career spans over more than 3 decades, bids adieu as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court on 07-08-2023.
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Islamabad Court finds former Pakistan PM, Imran Khan guilty of corrupt practices in Toshakhana case; sentenced to 3-years prison
It was alleged that during his tenure as Prime Minister, Imran Khan had deliberately concealed the details of the gifts he retained from the Toshakhana.
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Karnataka HC to consider the challenge to constitutional validity of S. 22 of RERA Act, 2016; Directs Additional Advocate General to accept notice on behalf of State of Karnataka
The petitioner has contended that S. 22 of RERA Act violates the Basic Structure of the Constitution and envisages Executive predominance.
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Use of words like “Taliban”, “goonda” in news items is per se beyond the scope of guidelines issued by Press Council of India: Karnataka HC
Deliberating over a decade old case, the Court also noted that media being the 4th pillar of democracy should act like it, for it has a social responsibility to maintain peace, as publication of the news items have wide implication on the society at large.
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A fundamentalist Muslim cannot be equated with an extremist; J&K and Ladakh HC observes
The Court also observed that fundamentalism pertaining to a Muslim is merely someone who believes in the fundamentals of Islam and the same cannot have a negative bearing.
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