Uphaar Fire Tragedy: Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Against Former IPS Officer Amod Kanth For Not Obtaining Sanction Under S 197 CrPC

The Supreme Court on Thursday(April 20) ruled in favour of the ex IPS officer Amod Kumar Kanth in the connection with a case pertaining to the Uphaar fire tragedy which happened in 1996. The Court has set aside the Magistrate’s order taking cognisance of a complaint against Kanth, who allegedly did not take action against “extra seats” in the Uphaar theatre hall which had blocked...

'What Happens When A Child Of Heterosexual Couple Sees Domestic Violence?': CJI DY Chandrachud On Concerns Over Adoption By Queer Couples

While hearing the marriage equality petitions on Thursday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, responded to a commonly raised concern over the suitability of same-sex couples to adopt and raise children. “What happens when a child of a heterosexual couple sees domestic violence? Will that child grow up in a normal atmosphere, after seeing their father being an alcoholic, coming...

2002 Naroda Gam Massacre Case| Ahmedabad Special Court Acquits All 67 Accused Including Ex-Minister Maya Kodnani, Babu Bajrangi

A special court in Gujarat's Ahmedabad District today ACQUITTED all 67 accused including former minister Maya Kodnani, ex-Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi and Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Jaydeep Patel in the 2002 Gujarat Riots-Naroda Gam Massacre Case.Special Judge Shubhada Krishnakant Baxi acquitted them of charges under Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 143 (unlawful...

'Based On Patriarchy, Exposes Couples To Invasion' : Supreme Court Questions Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice Inviting Objections

In the marriage equality case before the Supreme Court, some petitioners have challenged the provisions of the Special Marriage Act 1954 which require parties intending marriage to give advance notice of 30 days, which will be published in the Registrar's office inviting public objections. Petitioners seeking recognition for same-sex marriage challenge these provisions as violative of...

In A Historic First, Lawyer With Visual Impairment Clears Supreme Court's Advocate-on-Record Exam

In a historic first, N Visakamurthy, an advocate and a person with a visual impairment, has successfully cleared the December 2022 Advocates-on-Record (AoR) Examination conducted by the Supreme Court. This is the first time in the history of the apex court that a candidate with a visual impairment has attempted the examination with the help of a scribe and has been successful in...

'Being An MP, Rahul Gandhi Should Have Been More Careful With His Words', Says Surat Court Denying Him Relief In Defamation Case

Dismissing Rahul Gandhi's application seeking a stay on his conviction in the 'Modi Surname' defamation case, the Surat Sessions Court today said that being a Member of Parliament and President of the second largest political party, Gandhi should have been more careful with his words, which would have a large impact on the mind of people.Surat Sessions Court Judge Robin Mogera also observed...

Supreme Court Directs States To Provide Ration Cards To Migrant/Unorganized Workers Registered On Centre's E-Shram Portal Within 3 Months

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed state governments to grant ration cards to migrant or unorganized workers who do not have them but are registered on the centre's e-Shram portal, within three months. A bench headed by Justice MR Shah passed the order in an application filed by activists Harsh Mander, Anjali Bharadwaj and Jagdeep Chhokar alleging non-compliance by the union...

‘Every Child Entitled To Honour And Respect’: Delhi High Court Restrains YouTube Channels From Publishing Fake Content On Aaradhya Bachchan’s Health

The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained various YouTube channels from disseminating, publishing or sharing videos or any fake content relating to the mental and physical health of Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.Delhi High Court to hear a suit filed by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of bollywood actors Abhishek and Aishwarya...

Supreme Court Orders Release Of UP Govt Secretaries Taken Into Custody By Allahabad HC Over Non-Compliance Of Directions On Retired Judges' Perks

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the order of the Allahabad High Court which took into custody Special Secretary (Finance) and Secretary (Finance) of the Uttar Pradesh government over the non-compliance of directions to provide domestic help and other facilities for retired judges. The Court directed the immediate release of the officers who were taken into custody.A bench comprising...

Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing- DAY-3 LIVE UPDATES

A constitution bench of #SupremeCourt will continue hearing the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for queer marriage in India.Follow live updates...

BREAKING: ['Modi-Thieves' Remark] Surat Court Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Plea For Stay On Conviction In Defamation Case

The Surat Sessions Court today dismissed Rahul Gandhi's application seeking a stay on his conviction in the defamation case over his remark “why all thieves share the Modi surname” made during a political campaign in Karol in April 2019. Surat Sessions Court Judge Robin Mogera had reserved its verdict after hearing Gandhi and the complainant, BJP's Purnesh Modi on April 13If his...

Supreme Court Asks All High Courts To Constitute Grievance Redressal Committees To Prevent Lawyers' Strikes

In an important development relating to lawyers' strike, the Supreme Court on Thursday requested all high courts to constitute grievance redressal committees comprising the chief justice and two other senior judges, one from the Bar and another from services. A bench of Justices MR Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing a suo motu case regarding rampant strikes in bar associations across...