Kerala High Court Stays 'Sexually Provocative Dress' Order Granting Bail To Civic Chandran [Video]

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LGBTQIA+ Community Sidelined For Far Too Long, High Time Govt Prioritizes Policies For Their Upliftment: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court was on Monday constrained to remark that persons belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community have been sidelined from the main society for a long period and it was high time that the government gives priority to implementing rules and policies for them.The remarks were made by Justice Anand Venkatesh after the State sought 6 more months to come up with the final...

"Sexually Provocative Dress'- Kerala High Court Stays Sessions Court Order Granting Bail To Writer-Activist Civic Chandran In A Sexual Harassment Case

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday, in the plea moved by the State Government challenging the anticipatory bail granted to the author and social activist Civic Chandran in a sexual harassment case, has stayed the order of the Sessions Court granting bail. Justice Kauser Edappagath remarked that the observation of the lower under Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code is not prima facie...

Release Of Bilkis Bano Case Convicts: Mahua Moitra, Subhashini Ali Move Supreme Court [Video]

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Uddhav-Shinde Dispute In Shiv Sena : Supreme Court Refers Petitions To Constitution Bench; CB To Hear Plea To Stop ECI On Aug 25

The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a Constitution Bench the petitions filed by the rival groups of Shiv Sena in relation to the political developments in the State of Maharashtra.A 3-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli referred the petitions to a 5-judge bench observing that important questions of constitutional...

BREAKING| Remission Granted To 11 Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case Challenged Before Supreme Court

The remission granted by the Gujarat Government to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case has been challenged before the Supreme Court.Advocate Aparna Bhat mentioned the matter before the Chief Justice of India today morning seeking an urgent listing tomorrow.CJI NV Ramana agreed to look into the matter. CJI Ramana asked if they were granted remission by virtue of a Supreme Court...

Supreme Court Declares Section 3(2) Of Benami Transactions Prohibition Act As Unconstitutional; 2016 Amendment Act To Have Only Prospective Effect

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that Section 3(2) of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988 as unconstitutional on the ground of being manifestly arbitrary.Section 3(2) prescribes the punishment for entering into benami transaction. "Section 3(2) of the unamended 1988 Act is declared as unconstitutional for being manifestly arbitrary. Accordingly, Section 3(2) of the 2016 Act...

Allahabad HC Sentences Police Officer To 14-Day Jail For Violating Supreme Court's Arrest Guidelines [Video]

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'Agamas Will Govern' : Madras High Court Exempts Archakas In Temples Constructed As Per Agamas From TN Govt Rules 2020

The Court however ruled that the Rules will apply to temples which are not constructed as per agamas.

Contents Of "Azan" Don't Violate Rights Of Other Faiths Under Article 25/26 Constitution: Karnataka High Court Disposes PIL

Observing that Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution embodies the principle of "religious tolerance" which is a characteristic of Indian civilization, the Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a public interest litigation alleging that the contents of Azan (call for prayers in Islam) hurt the sentiments of believers of other faiths."Contention that the contents of Azan violate...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Ends Mandate Of CoA To Administer AIFF; Hopes It Will Facilitate Revocation Of FIFA Suspension

In a significant development in the Indian football, the Supreme Court on Monday passed a direction to terminate the mandate of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) - which has been constituted by the Court- to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).The Court passed this order in the light of the decision taken by the FIFA to suspend AIFF, which construed the...

Delhi Riots: Court Questions "Incongruous Investigation" Where Injured Complainant Was Himself Made An Accused

A Delhi Court has questioned the investigation in a 2020 riots case where a man namely Sajid, who was a complainant in the matter, was himself arrayed as an accused after investigation. Sajid had alleged that he suffered a gunshot injury on February 25, 2020. "…curiously, Sajid during investigation was made an accused. One of the primary reasons was that since he had suffered a gunshot...