Rape victim has right to terminate pregnancy: Uttarakhand HC
The Uttarakhand High Court recently held that a rape survivor has a right to terminate her pregnancy, subject to the conditions of the Medical TerminRead More…
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Supreme Court cautions Tripura police against ‘harassment’ over social media posts
The Supreme Court on Monday orally accused the Tripura police of harassing people who take to social media on the communal violence that occurred in Read More…
Freedom Of Speech Not License To Abuse Justice System: Kerala High Court
A vibrant and independent press is essential to democracy, but freedom of speech and expression cannot be a license for persons “armed with half bakeRead More…
In 2 Weeks, Bring Them Down: Supreme Court On Noida’s Supertech Towers
Demolition of the illegally raised twin 40-storied towers of real estate developer Supertech in Noida will begin in two weeks, the Supreme Court saidRead More…
Lok Adalats are not courts, their settlement decrees not valid: Supreme Court
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that Lok Adalats are not courts as it does not resort to judicial adjudication in resolving disRead More…
[Covid] Masks not mandatory for people driving alone in cars: Delhi government
The Delhi government on Friday announced that masks will no longer be mandatory for people driving alone in cars in the capital.An order to that effeRead More…
With Virtual Proceedings, Have Become True National Court: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said that through its virtual proceedings it has become a true national court, as lawyers and litigants can appear beforeRead More…
80 Year Old Woman Approaches Court To Get Her Changed Name Published In Gazette
An 80-year-old woman has approached the Delhi High Court to get her changed name published in the Official Gazette of India. The petitioner, a wiRead More…
Kerala High Court moots toll-free helpline for reporting sexual assault, domestic violence
The Kerala High Court on Friday sought the State government’s views on setting up a toll-free helpline number to assist survivors of sexual assault aRead More…
Supreme Court Asks States To Give Compensation Within 10 Days To Families Of Covid Victims
The Supreme Court Friday directed all states governments and Union Territories to appoint dedicated nodal officer to coordinate with the member secreRead More…