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In the case at hand, the husband had argued that in view of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a divorced Muslim woman is not entitled to maintain a petition under Section 125 of the CrPC and has to proceed under the provisions of the 1986 Act.
“If the breach of the exam’s sanctity is widespread and if it is not possible to segregate tainted and untainted candidates, a retest may be ordered, but if beneficiaries are identified and limited, then a retest won’t be needed”
“Words cultivate institutional discrimination. Terms such as “cripple” and “spastic” have acquired devalued meanings in societal perceptions about persons with disabilities. They contribute to the negative self-image and perpetuate discriminatory attitudes and practices in society.”
Soumya Viswanathan was a journalist working with India Today when she was found dead in her car in Vasant Kunj in 2008
Last year, in October, the Allahabad High Court had acquitted Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher in the Nithari Killings matter and set aside their death sentences.
The Court was considering whether a bail condition requiring an accused to share Google Maps Pin with the investigating officer to access his location violates right to privacy guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on contempt of court.
“The cross examinations are adjourned routinely which can seriously prejudice a fair trial and this practice is not healthy. The Courts should be slow in deferring cross-examinations. The mandate of Section 231 of the CrPC must be followed in its letter and spirit.”
A quick recap of TMT cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of June 2024 along with some top stories on PM Modi Fake video, Rajat Sharma Defamation case and much more.
Constitution of India — Arts. 32, 21, 14 and 226 — Writ petition by the victim challenging grant of remission or premature
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Delhi Water crisis; NEET UG 2024; Delhi Excise Liquor Policy; AOR exam; Manish Sisodia Bail; Seven sub-rights of Right to Property and more. It also covers top stories; Never reported Judgments; Cases Reported in SCC Weekly in June; Know thy Judges.
by Dinesh Pardasani†, Bibin Kurian†† and Raghav Mudgal†††
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on execution of mortgage decree.
“The impugned order passed by the Delhi High Court adequately protects the interests of the Federation as all the appointments have been made subject to the outcome of the pending Writ Petition”
The Bar Association wanted the State Government to bear the electricity expenses of the Bar rooms used for setting the client, conference rooms, etc. in the accommodation within the court premises.
In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari became the first Chief Justice from Sikkim High Court to be elevated to the Supreme Court and has served as Chief Justice of two High Courts, Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim High Courts.
“Section 102(3) was inserted by way of an amendment only in the year 1978, which reintroduced the reporting obligations of police officer to the Magistrate, as it originally existed in the 1882 Code. It also empowered the seizing officer to give custody of the seized property to any person, on such person executing a bond undertaking to produce the property before the Court as and when required.”
In the matter at hand, the Court directed the tenant to deposit Rs.5,15,05,512/-, considering the location of the demised premises in the heart of Kolkata, the rent, the alleged non-payment of rent, the default in payment of interest, as alleged.
“Such acquisition must be either by way of inheritance or devise, or at a partition or in lieu of maintenance or arrears of maintenance or by gift or by her own skill or exertion, or by purchase or by prescription.”
The Court said that “ASG submitted that the order on stay application will be passed shortly and thus requests for an adjournment. We deem it appropriate that the case be listed the day after and if High Court passes an order meanwhile, then let that be brought on record.”