Supreme Court Issues Directions for Speedy Trials in Dowry & Cruelty Cases
The Supreme Court has issued detailed directions to tackle delays in dowry and cruelty cases. From framing charges within 60–90 days and
Supreme Court Directions
“Person” includes adults: Supreme Court directs States, UTs to register FIRs for every missing person, irrespective of age or gender
Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to strictly comply with its earlier direction to register an FIR upon receiving information regarding any missing person, clarifying that the direction applies irrespective of age or gender.
BCI to Constitute Committees, Establish National Legal Academy Following SC Directions
Following the SC’s directions in Ajay Vijh v. Indian Banks Association, the BCI has announced measures relating to disciplinary oversight, continuing legal education, mentoring and institutional reforms.
Jharkhand HC closes contempt case against advocate who said ‘country is burning with judiciary’; Accepts unconditional apology
“An advocate with over 40 years of legal practice is expected to show greater restraint, if not circumspection, as he is as much an officer of the Court as the Judge presiding over it.”
Allahabad High Court directs AMU to ensure clarity in future advertisements for lecturer posts; Criticizes repetition of ambiguity
The Court noted that, during the pendency of the writ petition over the last five years, the posts in question have already been filled. Since the selections made are not under challenge, the relief sought in the present writ petition has been rendered infructuous.
Section 4 RTI Act | Gauhati HC directs State to complete enrollment of Public Information Officers and other Departments on RTI portals
In 2023, the Supreme Court issued directions for all High Courts to facilitate the supply of information through online web portals and for all incidental purposes connected with the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Read why Kerala High Court issued extensive directions for welfare and protection of captive elephants
“This case and the orders that we have been called upon to issue from time to time regarding captive elephants lead us to conclude that the life of an elephant in captivity is an ‘Eternal Treblinka’.”