Rajasthan Bar Council Polls: Supervisory Committee Orders Ballots Without Senior Advocate Categorisation

The High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee for Rajasthan Bar Council Elections directed that the names of the candidates on the ballot papers shall be printed in the sequence of their enrolment dates, as per the past practices, without any categorization of senior advocates and advocates. The direction came in the background of an issue raised by the Secretary, Bar Council of Rajasthan,...

Sabarimala Reference | Centre Questions Verdicts Decriminalising Adultery & Homosexuality For Applying 'Constitutional Morality'

The concept of ‘Constitutional Morality’ is not rooted in Constitution, and cannot replace societal morality, the Centre argued.

Delhi Court Passes Ex Parte Injunction To Block Online Reports Linking Manoj Sandesara To Sterling Biotech Case

A Delhi Court has granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of Manoj Kesarichand Sandesara restraining Google LLC, Meta platforms and john does (unknown entities) publishing further content linking him and his family to the Sterling Biotech bank fraud case. Senior Civil Judge Richa Sharma of Tis Hazari Courts directed Google LLC and Meta Platforms to de-index or de-list URLs of...

Sabarimala Reference | Judicial Review Over Superstitious Practices Not Barred, Says Supreme Court In Hearing

The Court said that it can interfere with practices which violate public order, morality or health.

How Can Non-Devotees Of Lord Ayyappa Challenge Sabarimala Custom? Supreme Court Asks

If no devotee has challenged it, why should the Court entertain a petition by a person having no concern in the temple, the bench asked.

Motor Accident Claim | No Deduction From Salary Just Because Deceased Was On Verge Of Retirement : Supreme Court

The annual income must be calculated on the basis of last-drawn salary, the Court stated.

Kerala Court Reserves Verdict In Film Director Renjith's Bail Plea In Sexual Assault Case, Order Likely On Friday

The Judicial First Class Magistrate-1, Ernakulam has reserved its verdict in the bail plea of film director Renjith Balakrishnan, who is arrayed in a sexual assault case.Smt. L. Usha, Magistrate orally said that order would be passed on April 10 (Friday).Renjith is accused of the offences punishable under Sections 127 [Wrongful confinement], 79 [Word, gesture or act intended to insult the...

RSLSA Launches 'Transformative Tuesdays' Campaign; Legal Awareness Drive Targets Lakhs Of Students

The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) has launched a statewide campaign titled “Transformative Tuesdays: Navigating Life Legally” to promote legal awareness and constitutional values among school students. The initiative aims to integrate legal literacy into the daily lives of students from Classes 8 to 12, with a focus on rights, duties, and responsible...

Courts Must 'Nip In The Bud' Proceedings By Unlicensed Money Lenders; Investigation Against Them Need Not Await New Law : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently clarified that its earlier order closing the suo motu proceedings on unauthorised money lending should not be construed to mean that no law presently exists on the subject or that enforcement actions must wait for fresh legislation by States or Union Territories.The Court clarified that existing provisions under the State money lending laws and the Bharatiya...

Sabarimala Reference | Never Understood What Transformative Constitutionalism Is : Solicitor General Questions 'Constitutional Morality'

SG argued that constitutional morality cannot be used as a yardstick under Article 25 of the Constitution.

Goa Court Grants Bail To Luthra Brothers In NOC Forgery Case Linked To Nightclub Licence

A Magistrate Court in Goa today granted bail to Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra in a case pertaining to alleged forging of an NOC to fraudulently obtain the excise licence for serving liquor in their Birch By Romeo Lane, a prominent nightclub in North Goa's Arpora area. Advocate Tushan Rawal appearing for Luthra brothers confirmed the development, The duo will now be released from...

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 2]

A 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court will continue hearing the Constitutional issues referred to the larger bench in the Sabarimala review.This is the second day of the hearing.Apart from CJI Surya Kant, the Bench comprises Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R...