No Divorce Through Lok Adalat
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The Allahabad High Court declares Lok Adalats cannot assume the exclusive jurisdiction of Family Courts to grant divorce, criticises DLSA for mechanical and cryptic orders, and directs judgment to be circulated to all Lok Adalats and DLSAs across Uttar Pradesh.

Section 6 And 8 POCSO Sexual Assault Minor Pregnancy Conviction
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Meghalaya High Court upholds the conviction under Sections 6 and 8, POCSO Act for 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fine. The Court directed the DLSA and the DCPO, East Khasi Hills District to ensure that the benefits under POCSO, are made available to the survivor and her child at the earliest.

gujarat high court
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The Convict was released on regular bail on 29-09-2020, however, the jail authorities did not open the E-mail containing the bail order.

Allahabad High Court
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    Allahabad high Court: In a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (‘POCSO’ Act), Ajay Bhanot, J.

Law made Easy

Article 39-A of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall secure that the operation of the legal system, promotes justice

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Bombay High Court: A. A. Sayed, J. addressed issues pertaining to migrant labourers, homeless and other marginalised communities in the city of Mumbai

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Calcutta High Court: While deciding the issue of granting compensation to a victim of trafficking, a Single Judge Bench comprising of Rajasekhar