‘Basic Structure’ of Valmiki Ramayana Distorted, Language in Dialogues Only Used by ‘Gully Boys’: PIL Before SC Seeks Ban on ‘Adipurush’

A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking an exhibition ban on Om Raut’s ‘Adipurush’, a movie based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Hindus and devotees of various deities depicted in the movie by “destroying their fundamental values and characters” and modifying the ‘basic...

Mumbai Court Denies Undertrial Prisoner Permission To Undergo IVF Treatment For Pregnancy

A Mumbai court recently denied a jailed undertrial woman permission to undergo IVF treatment for pregnancy.Additional Sessions Judge PP Bankar observed that if this application is allowed, the applicant will seek other reliefs which will affect the trial and burden the prosecution.“as per directions of the Hon’ble High Court, the trial is likely to be completed in near future. There...

Changing 'Rules Of Game', Arbitrator Appointment By Ineligible Person, Scope Of LMV License : Matters Before New Constitution Bench Of Supreme Court

A new Constitution Bench has been formed in the Supreme Court to hear four cases starting July 12. The bench will be led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and will comprise Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, Pankaj Mithal and Manoj Misra.The Bench will hear the following cases:1. Tej Prakash Pathak and ors v. Rajasthan High Court and orsThe issue in this matter is whether the "rules...

Atique Ahmed’s Sister Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Independent Inquiry into ‘State-sponsored Killing’ of Brothers

The sister of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf Ahmed, who were gunned down while being in police custody in Uttar Pradesh, has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking a probe headed by a retired judge into the ‘state-sponsored killing’ of the duo, as well as the encounter of Atique’s son and her nephew by the police. Another petition – filed in the public interest...

CCI Grants Approval To HDFC's Stake Acquisition In HDFC Life Insurance And HDFC Ergo General Insurance

In a Press Release, the Competition Commission of India has given its approval for the proposed combination involving Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC Limited) acquiring additional shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited (HDFC ERGO). HDFC Limited is a publicly listed housing finance company incorporated...

World Drug Day: 20 Important Judgments On The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

“The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been enacted with the object of meeting the unprecedented challenge of illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Drug abuse has been recognized as the single most powerful social offender in recent times creating unimaginable extent of damages on frighteningly large sections of the society. Its effect on the people addicted to it, is catastrophic for which the international conventions as to traffic on such drugs and...

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Avail a one year LiveLaw Premium Subscription with 25% off at just INR 1499+GST per year.Limited time offer !Subscribe Now - livelaw.in/pricingSupreme Court1. Supreme Court Quarterly Civil Law Digest [Jan- Mar, 2023]2. Supreme Court Quarterly Criminal Law Digest [Jan – Mar 2023]3. Supreme Court Quarterly Digest On CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE 1908 [January - March 2023]4. Supreme...

CCI Dismisses Allegations Against LG Electronics, Concludes No Contravention Of Competition Act

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) closed and dismissed the relief in a case filed by Perfect Infraengineers Limited (PIL) against LG Electronics Limited (LG) stating that no case of contravention of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 is made out.PIL had approached CCI alleging contravention of the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of the Act.Brief Facts:PIL specializes in...

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction Allowing Father To Take Custody Of Minor Girl From 'Adoptive' Parents

The Supreme Court, on Friday, stayed the order of Orissa High Court to the extent it directed restoration of custody of a minor girl child to her father. The High Court had issued the writ habeas corpus under the parens patriae jurisdiction.“There shall be an interim stay of the direction of the High Court directing the petitioners herein to handover custody of the minor child...to...

Advocates Shouldn't Decline Judgeship For Economic Reasons, Must Consider Duty to The Nation: Justice Dipankar Datta

Advocates who decline elevation to the bench because it does not pay as well must consider their duty to the nation, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said on Saturday.“I wish to touch upon the disinclination of advocates of some standing not respecting the call of the Chief Justice to switch sides. Some may have genuine difficulties...But those who decline on economic...

Madhya Pradesh Amends Judicial Service Rules: 3 Years Practice Or 70% Marks In Bachelor’s Degree Mandatory For Civil Judge Junior Division Exam

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh in consultation with the High Court has made amendments in the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.The key amendment made is in the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Civil Judge Junior Division Examination.As per the amended Rule 7, candidates will be eligible for the examination if they possess a...

NHRC Issues Advisory To Centre, States & UTs To Curb Deliberate Self Harm, Suicide Attempts By Prisoners

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an Advisory to the Centre, States, and UT Administrations to mitigate deliberate self-harm and suicide attempts by prisoners in judicial custody. Observing that most unnatural deaths of prisoners occur due to suicide, Justice (Retd.) Arun Mishra-led Commission has advised the Centre, States and the UTs to focus on the mental well-being of...