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‘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...
BREAKING: 'Why Tolerance Of Hindus Being Put To Test?; Thank Heavens They Didn't Create Law & Order Situation': Allahabad HC Slams Makers Of 'Adipurush'
Slamming the makers of the movie Adipurush for portraying religious characters including Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman in an objectionable manner, the Allahabad High Court today observed as to why the tolerance level of a particular religion (referring to Hindus) was being put to the test by them. "The one who is gentle should be suppressed? Is it so? It is good that it is about a religion,...
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...
Caste Has No Role To Play In Appointment Of Temple Priests: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has reiterated that while appointing Archakas to a temple, the caste has no role to play when the person otherwise fulfills all the requirements. The court added that in temples governed by the Agama, the Trustees/Fit Person only have to ensure that the Archaka/Sthanikam to be appointed is well-versed and properly trained to perform the pooja as per...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
Illness No Ground To Seek Exemption From Wearing Helmet While Riding Two Wheelers : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that illness is no ground to seek exemption from wearing helmets while reading two wheelers.Petitioners contended that as they were undergoing medical treatment, they could not place heavy objects on their heads including helmets. The Petitioners had approached the Court in light of the recent installation of AI surveillance cameras on the roads in the State....
'SC's Views On 'Live-In' Matters Can't Be Considered To Promote Such Relations': Allahabad HC Rejects Interfaith Live-In Couple's Protection Plea
While dismissing a plea filed by an interfaith live-in couple seeking protection against alleged harassment at the hands of the police, the Allahabad High Court recently observed that the views expressed by the Supreme Court pertaining to 'live-in' relationships "cannot be considered to promote such relationships"Observing that traditionally, Law has been biased in favour of marriage, the...