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The Court stated that though the appellant was illiterate, he was not irrational, as he had a plan in mind which he executed, thereby achieving his goal.
Since the offence was committed on 20-5-2019, the amended provision of Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019, which came into force on 16-8-2019, could not have been applied to his case.
The Court stated that while considering the bail applications, accounting for the criminal antecedents of the accused has been a subject matter of concern for the courts across the country.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Supreme Court Judges emphasized on bar-bench unity and women-led legal transformation at NALSA’s North Zone Conference, Srinagar.
“The Constitution is a living document. We can’t bind the future generations to stick up to the Constitution that we are adopting today, and the future generations should have an opportunity to amend the Constitution, so as to adapt to the societal economic changes that the future generations would come across.”
The Court opined that the appellant was entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage, and which reasonably secures her future.
The discussion centered on how Indian courts are adapting to digital transformation—embracing innovation like virtual hearings and AI, while safeguarding core judicial values of empathy, fairness, and accessibility.
The event powerfully reaffirmed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of an inclusive, just, and equitable India. Through thought-provoking addresses and reflective tributes, the gathering underscored a shared national commitment to upholding the constitutional values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, ensuring that the spirit of democracy continues to thrive in the heart of every citizen.
The event brings together key figures from the judiciary, arbitral institutions, and global law firms, fostering a dialogue on harmonising international arbitration practices across jurisdictions.
Justice Nath addressed the conference on the theme- “The Indian Dispute Extravaganza: The Changing Face of Disputes Involving Indian Parties”.
The session was hosted by Gourab Banerji, Senior Advocate, and featured the Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai; Lord Leggatt, UK Supreme Court; Justice Vikram Nath, Supreme Court of India; and Baroness Sue Carr, Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.
The modern architectural techniques have progressed by leaps and bounds, the new construction materials and techniques can be employed to construct a verandah in front of Court Room No. 1 exactly identical to the one which is existing in front of Court Room Nos. 2 to 9 without disturbing the aesthetic value of the main structure and without requiring any kind of modification/alteration in the main structure.
On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.
“This is not a memoir in the usual sense, it is something rarer, a public record of judicial reflections formed in the framework of constitutional responsibility and offered in the spirit of service to public life” – Justice Vikram Nath
On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.
The contemnor circulated a circular in the residential colony making serious insinuations against the High Court and the Supreme Court Judges.
“The Electricity Act, 2003 envisions a structured and fair mechanism for open access while ensuring that market participants do not engage in practices detrimental to the larger consumer base”.
The Court also upheld the constitutional validity of Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 which repealed the Karnataka Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act, 1976.
The victim-wife and the accused-husband married each other as per Sikh rites and ceremonies against the wishes of her family. The wife accused the husband of rape and also alleged that the marriage was solemnised forcibly by the accused.
A sum of Rs. 50 Lakhs has also been awarded to the daughter, in line with the principles of safeguarding the interests of children suffering under distress of such prolonged matrimonial disputes between the parents.