“Virginity Test Sexist, Unconstitutional, And Inhuman”: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that conducting a “virginity test” on a female accused is unconstitutional, sexist and in violation of the righRead More…
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Lawyer Victoria Gowri Sworn In As Judge, Supreme Court Dismisses Petition
Just as lawyer Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri was being sworn in as an additional judge of the Madras High Court today, the Supreme Court dismissedRead More…
Lack of funds to pay court fee not valid ground for condonation of delay when Section 149 CPC can be availed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that insufficiency of funds to pay court fees is not a valid ground to seek condonation of delay in filing an aRead More…
Bar Members Must Learn To Behave: Supreme Court On Odisha Lawyers’ Protest
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not accept the apologies by members of some bar associations at this stage in a contempt matter related to Read More…
Supreme Court Notice To Same-Sex Couple Who Challenged High Court Order
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to respondents on a petition filed by a girl in a same-sex relationship challenging the Kerala High CourtRead More…
Karnataka High Court grants custody of minor son to father; says mother neglecting child, giving more importance to illicit relationship
The Karnataka High Court recently upheld the order of a family court handing over the custody of a minor boy to his father as the court found that thRead More…
The 5 Judges Whose Appointment To Supreme Court Was Cleared By Centre
After a delay of two months, the Centre on Saturday cleared the appointment of five judges amid an intense back-and-forth between the judiciary and tRead More…
Cannot confirm conviction under Section 138 NI Act overriding agreement between parties to compound offence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that when parties to a litigation have entered into an agreement to compound an offence, the High Court cannot ovRead More…
Supreme Court Notice To Centre Over Appeals Against Blocking BBC Series
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre and sought a report within three weeks over an appeal against the ban on a controversial BBC docuRead More…
Both owner and driver liable under Motor Vehicles Act for carrying excess load in goods carriage: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently held that the registered owner of a goods carriage as well as it driver are liable for carrying excess weight in it, aRead More…