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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Probe Against Media Houses for Exit Polls and Stock Market Crash
On September 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an investigation into media houses for broadcasting exit polls during the General Elections, allegedly misleading stock market investors and causing a Rs 31 lakh crore loss. The bench, led by CJI DY
Supreme court Seeks Report on Rehearing of Quashed PMLA Case by Madras HC
The Supreme Court of India has sought a report from the Madras High Court regarding its rehearing of a petition previously allowed in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. The Supreme Court has also stayed all further proceedings and directed the Registrar General of the Madras HC to ver
SC to Rule on Alimony Rights in Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for October 3, 2024, to address whether alimony can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) when a marriage is declared void. This pivotal question arose after conflicting judgments by various division benches. A three-judge bench, inclu
Amnesty International Criticizes West Bengal’s Death Penalty for Rape in New ‘Aprajita Bill’
Amnesty International has condemned the Aprajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which introduces the death penalty for rape leading to the victim’s death or a vegetative state. The Bill, passed on September 3, 2024, i
Supreme Court Petition Seeks Immediate Suspension of India’s Arms Exports to Israel During Gaza Crisis
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by a group of former bureaucrats, activists, and academics, calling for the immediate suspension of India’s military exports to Israel. The petition argues that these exports violate Articles 14, 21, and 51(c) of the Indian Constitution and contribute t
Supreme Court Upholds Chhattisgarh High Court Ruling, Disqualifies B.Ed. Candidates as Primary Teachers
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a decision by the Chhattisgarh High Court, disqualifying B.Ed. degree holders from being appointed as primary school teachers. The Court reaffirmed that the essential qualification for such posts is a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), as clarified in th
Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ Film Certification Delayed: Court Hears Sikh Community’s Concerns
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the certification of Kangana Ranaut’s film “Emergency” is still pending, with the film’s scheduled release date of September 6, 2024, now uncertain. The Court, while considering a Public Interest Litigation (P
Aparajita Bill: West Bengal’s New Law Imposes Death Penalty for Rape and Enforces Strict Timeline for Trails
The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, has passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, which introduces stricter penalties for sexual crimes, including the possibility of a death sentence for rape. The Bill, effective from September 5, 2024, se
Supreme Court Orders Review of High Court’s Decision to Deny Bail Based on Expedited Trial Schedule
The Supreme Court emphasized that bail cannot be rejected solely on the ground that a trial will be expedited, reiterating the principles established by a Constitution Bench judgment. This ruling came in response to a dacoity accused challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to deny him bail wh
Supreme Court Questions Union on Implementation of Ration Card Orders for Over 28 Crore Migrant Workers
The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to file a detailed affidavit on the compliance with its earlier orders concerning the distribution of ration cards to migrant workers. This comes after repeated directions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the need for food security amo
CJI Chandrachud Proposes National- Level Judicial Recruitment to Address 28% Vacancy in District Judiciary
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, during the National Conference of the District Judiciary, endorsed the idea of a national-level recruitment process for judicial services across all states, emphasizing the need for a unified and efficient approach. He highlighted the current vacancy rates and
Bangladesh Signs UN Convention to Combat Over 700 Enforced Disappearances
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, signaling a strong commitment to address human rights violations. This significant step requires further actions, including the ra
Uttaranchal HC Grants Bail in Delayed Haldwani Violence Probe: Right to Liberty Upheld
In a significant ruling, the Uttaranchal High Court granted default bail to the accused in the Haldwani violence case, highlighting the sluggishness of the investigation. The Court emphasized that the right to life and liberty, as enshrined in the Constitution, must be upheld, and extended custody w
Himachal Pradesh Elevates Women’s Marriage Age to 21: Legal and Social Implications
Himachal Pradesh has taken a significant step towards gender equality by passing the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024. This amendment raises the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years, aligning it with the age for men. The Bill also amends the Prohibi
SC Upholds Bail as Fundamental Right in PMLA: Incarceration Not the Norm
The Supreme Court has reiterated that bail is the rule and jail is the exception under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). In a significant ruling, a bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan granted bail to an accused in a money laundering case, asserting that Section 45 of t
Supreme Court Rules Fathers Cannot Claim Daughter’s ‘Stridhan’ Without Her Consent
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that ‘Stridhan’ is the exclusive property of a woman, and no one, including her father, can claim its recovery from her in-laws without her explicit authorization. The bench quashed an FIR filed by a father seeking to recover his divorced daughter’s ‘stridha
Transgender Identity Certificates to be Valid for PAN Applications: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has suggested that certificates issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, should be recognized as valid documentation for PAN card applications. The bench, consisting of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, noted that the Union of India h
Gaza Watch: Israel’s Largest West Bank Assault in Decades, 10 Palestinians Killed, Global Outrage Intensifies
On August 28, 2024, the Israeli military launched its largest offensive in the occupied West Bank in nearly two decades, killing 10 Palestinians and wounding 22 others. Amid escalating violence, international concern grows as medical workers report assaults by Israeli forces, and Doctors Without Bor
Can Ineligible Persons Appoint Arbitrators? Supreme court Examines PSU Practices and Arbitration Reforms
The Supreme Court, on August 28, 2024, commenced hearing a critical case examining the legality of arbitration clauses allowing public sector undertakings (PSUs) to unilaterally appoint arbitrators. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, scrutinized the fairness of such appoint
Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj vs. Police: Nabanna Abhijan Over Kolkata Doctor’s Murder Amid CBI Investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its probe into the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Protests led by Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj turned violent on Kona Expressway as demonstrators clashed with police, demanding justice for the vict
Five-Year Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide: The Fight for Justice Continues
Five years after Myanmar’s military launched a violent campaign of genocide and crimes against humanity, the Rohingya Muslims continue to suffer without justice. Over 730,000 have fled to Bangladesh, while 600,000 remain in Myanmar under harsh repression. No one has been held accountable for the atr
24 Seven Held Liable for Unfair Trade Practices Over Expired Product Sale
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Panchkula, has ruled against the 24 Seven store for engaging in unfair trade practices by selling expired food products. After consuming an expired snack, complainant Avneet Singh Dhillon suffered food poisoning, resulting in significant personal
SC Rules on Dowry Death: The Burning House, Wife’s 100% Burns, and Husband’s Silence
The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the conviction of a husband in a 30-year-old dowry death case. The Court affirmed that once the prosecution proves that a woman faced harassment and cruelty linked to dowry and died within seven years of marriage, the presumption of dowry death arises under
151 MPs and MLAs Face Charges of Crimes Against Women: ADR Report
A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and New Election Watch (NEW) reveals that 151 sitting MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to crimes against women, including 16 lawmakers facing rape charges. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tops the list with 54 legislators, whil