Lok Sabha Passes Bill Allowing Use Of DNA Technology For Identification [Read Bill]

The DNA Technology Bill allows use of DNA to facilitate identification of persons in criminal trials.

Do Not Force Children To Pursue Subjects Against Their Capabilities And Wishes, Calcutta HC 'Cautions' Parents [Read Judgment]

"I am of the view that the schools should counsel the students during/after class X with regard to the subjects they are fit to pursue in class XI and XII and the parents of the children should go with the advice of the school keeping in mind the ability of the children."

A Non- Lawyer Can Make Submissions In The Court With Permission: Madars HC

“The Court has the power to permit any person not enrolled as an advocate to put forth his submissions before a Court whenever called for by the Court.”

Madras HC Upholds Order Rejecting Remand Of 'Nakeeran' Gopal Accused Of Publishing Fake & Derogatory News About TN Governor [Read Judgment]

'The issue involved in this case is one of a kind in the 72 years of independent India, where a publication has been called in question and it has been made as a premise to register an FIR for an offence under Section 124 of IPC.'

Appointment Of Non-Elected Member Of Corporation As Mayor: Calcutta HC Upholds Amendment To Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act [Read Judgment]

""The concept that, a non-elected member is appointed to a post of governance, on the condition that, such person gets himself elected to the elected body, within a time frame specified, is ingrained in the Constitution itself. There is nothing in the Constitution to suggest that, the three tier governments as introduced by Part IX or Part IXA or Part IXB cannot accommodate such a concept."

Delhi HC Dismisses Petition Against CBFC Certificate To "The Accidental Prime Minister"

The Delhi High Court, on Wednesday, dismissed a petition challenging the certificate granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the movie, The Accidental Prime Minister. The order was passed by a bench comprising Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V. Kameswar Rao on a PIL filed by Delhi-based designer Pooja Mahajan, who had contended that the certificate awarded to...

National Herald: Delhi HC (DB) To Hear AJL's Appeal On Jan 15

The Delhi High Court said Wednesday it will hear on January 15 the appeal of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), publisher of National Herald newspaper, challenging the single judge order asking it to vacate its premises here, due to non-availability of advocates. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao was informed by the central government's standing counsel Rajesh...

#MeToo: Complainant Delayed FIR For Her Own Benefit: Mumbai Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Alok Nath [Read Order]

The Dindoshi Sessions Court granted anticipatory bail to actor Alok Nath last week, while observing that writer-director Vinta Nanda may have delayed filing a complaint of rape "of her own benefit". In his order, Additional Sessions Judge SS Oza further noted that prima facie there was some "variance" in the complaints filed against the actor and also pointed out that the complainant did...

'Notified Order' Issued Under Extradition Act Can Be Given Retrospective Effect: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

“The laying of the Notified Order before the Parliament is not a pre- requisite to the enforcement of the Notified Order. It is a requirement subsequent to the issuance of such a Notified Order.”

Consistent Improvements In Statement As Per Victim's Convenience Can't Be Acted Upon; Bombay HC Acquits Two Convicted Under POCSO Act [Read Judgment]

The Bombay High Court has held that consistent improvements made by the victim suiting their convenience cannot be acted upon by the courts.Justice AM Badar acquitted two men, one accused of raping a minor and the other was accused of sexual assault by the same minor.While acquitting them and allowing their appeal against conviction, the court noted that the victim had made improvements in...

Sabarimala Violence : Kerala HC Issues Notice To Protest Leaders In Plea For Recovery Of Losses

The PIL seeks appointment of claim commissioners to assess damages caused in the hartal and to award compensation to the victims of atrocities, by recovering losses from leaders.

TN Bar Council Prohibits Fancy Enrollment Celebrations By New Lawyers

Pasting posters, putting up banners, beating drums and bursting fire crackers during the enrolment celebration of young lawyers have been banned, said the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as it noted that such celebrations would entail "postponement of their enrolment by six months". Calling such celebrations prejudicial to the dignity of the profession and public interest,...