Hathras Gang Rape Case : Allahabad High Court Refuses To Stay/Transfer Ongoing Trial

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday refused to stay/transfer the criminal trial proceedings in the Hathras Gang Rape case pending before the Special Court (SC/ST Act), Hathras. The Bench of Justice Jaspreet Singh and Justice Rajan Roy further said that the requisite security which was ordered by the Court to ensure non-disruption of the trial by any person and for facilitating a...

Non-Resistance At Time Of Sexual Assault From First Time By Accused Amounts To Victim's Pre-Consent: Madras HC

"The non-raising the resistance at the time of committing the sexual assault as from first time by the accused, it amounts to pre-consent. Accordingly, the consent given by the victim girl, cannot be held as a misconception of fact" : Madras High Court

Ganesh Visarjan : Bombay High Court To Examine Effects Of Biodegradable Idols In Water Bodies

With a ban on Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench has decided to suo motu examine the adverse impact of immersion of even biodegradable Ganesh or other idols in water bodies, considering the toxic paints used to decorate them. A division bench of Justices Sunil Shukre and Anil Kilol will also consider regulating the use of Plaster of Paris in all...

States Should Bear Fees Of Children Who Lost Either Or Both Parents After March 2020 If Private Schools Don't Waive It : Supreme Court

To ensure the uninterrupted education of children who lost either or both their parents after the onset of COVID in March 2020, the Supreme Court has asked the State Governments to shoulder the burden of their school fees if the private schools are unwilling to waive it."For children who have lost either parent or both parents after March 2020, the State Governments shall confer with...

'Women Advocates, Have Faith In Yourself And Stride Ahead To Achieve All You Want' : Justice B V Nagarathna

She commented that one of the best decisions of her life was to return from Delhi to Bengaluru to enrol herself as an advocate in the Karnataka Bar Council and commence practice at Bengaluru.

Khori Gaon Demolitions : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Constitution Of Committee To Monitor Shelter Facilities Given To Evictees

According to the petition, the facilities in the temporary shelter provided at the Radha Swami Satsang are woefully inadequate.

"Our Institution Is Based On Upholding Trust": Chief Justice Vikram Nath Bids Farewell To Gujarat High Court

I would just like to say that our institution is based on upholding trust, and as guardians of this institution, I would only like to conclude by saying that 'Truth is the highest Dharma'.

'Issue Covered In Sabarimala Reference': Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Parsi Practice Of Excommunicating Woman After Marrying Non-Parsi

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a plea filed for protection of rights of Parsi women, challenging ostracisation of a Parsi Zoroastrian and her offspring on the grounds of her marriage to an individual of a different lineage, race or religion.The petition seeks to declare the practice of excommunicating Parsi Zoroastrian women for marrying non Parsi men and any...

"Plea Filed To Defame Woman, Get Her Custody": Allahabad HC Dismisses Habeas Plea With 50K Cost To Be Paid To Woman

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Habeas corpus plea with 50,000/- cost noting that it had been filed to defame the image of a woman, with the only intention to 'somehow' get her custody. The Bench of Justice Shamim Ahmed was hearing the plea of one Dharmendra who filed the plea seeking production of a woman, with whom he claimed to have married, and to set her free...

Awadh Bar Association Election: Allahabad HC Modifies Its Order Relaxing Criteria Determining 'Regular Practitioner' Of Court

Modifying its earlier order (dated August 24) in the suo motu case relating to the Election of Awadh Bar Association, in which the court had fixed the date of the elections on September 25, the Allahabad High Court today relaxed the criteria determining 'regular practitioner' of this Court (for the purpose of contesting the election or casting his/her vote). Canceling the entire...

Illegal Felling Of Rosewood Trees: Prime Accused Move Bail Plea Before Kerala High Court

A bail plea has been filed before the Kerala High Court by the prime accused in an illegal tree felling and rosewood smuggling case. The matter will be heard by Justice Shircy V. The petitioners are a trio of entrepreneurs who have branches of various businesses across the State and abroad. They are accused of felling centuries-old rosewood trees allegedly from a reserved forest in Wayanad....

Municipal Corporation Can't Shirk Responsibility By Removing Encroachments Occasionally, Has To Keep Regular Check: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that it is the responsibility of the municipal corporation, North Delhi Municipal Corporation in the present case, to ensure that side walks in the concerned area are kept clear from illegal encroachments and hawkers on a "continuous basis".Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh observed:"The respondents cannot shirk of their responsibility by...