Maharashtra Political Crisis : Can Eknath Shinde's Rebel Group Escape From Disqualification Without Merger With Another Party?

The code of anti-defection under the Tenth Schedule does not recognize "split" as an exception to disqualification.

Draconian Provisions Of NDPS Act Misused: Calcutta High Court Orders Mandatory Videography Of Recovery Procedure

In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed that in all cases involving recovery of narcotic substances, seizing officers shall make a video recording of the entire procedure and that reasons for failing to videograph the recovery must be specifically stated in the investigation records. A Bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Ananya...

Sister Abhaya Murder Case : Kerala High Court Raises Prima Facie Doubts At Witness Statements While Suspending Convicts' Sentence

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted bail to convicts Sister Sephy and Father Thomas Kottoor as an interim measure, suspending their sentence till the disposal of the appeal in the 1992 Sister Abhaya murder case. They were convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by a CBI Court at Thiruvananthapuram in December 2020.While allowing their plea to suspend the sentence, a...

'Assisted Reproductive Technology Act Doesn't Apply' : Kerala HC Allows Development Of Embryo Kept Frozen By Couple For 8 Years

The Act is not intended to create difficulties for persons opting for assisted reproductive procedures, the Court added.

Maharashtra Political Crisis : Supreme Court's Call For Strengthening Anti-Defection Law Becomes Relevant Again

In the wake of the political crisis unfolding in Maharashtra, certain remarks made by the Supreme Court regarding the emerging trend of poaching of legislators and engineering of rebellion to destabilize elected governments assume relevance.The Court's remarks came in the cases related to Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, which witnessed scenes of a group of MLAs within the ruling coalition announcing a sudden rebellion, followed by the rebel MLAs remaining incommunicado and confining themselves in...

BREAKING| Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Actor-Producer Vijay Babu In Rape Case Subject To Conditions

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted pre-arrest bail subject to conditions to Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu's plea in the case where an actress accused him of sexually exploiting her.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas allowed the anticipatory bail plea with a condition that limited custody of the actor shall be available to the investigating officer. The following conditions have also...

Explainer : How The President Of India Is Elected?

As the term of office for President Ram Nath Kovind is ending on July 24, an election to fill this impending vacancy will be held on July 18. Over a week after the announcement of the upcoming Presidential Election by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the aspiring candidates have started seeking nomination for the forthcoming Presidential elections 2022. As per the information issued...

Karnataka High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations 1 - 97]

Nominal Index: PS Mohan v. State Of Karnataka. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar)1 Dr. R. Chandrashekara v. State Of Karnataka. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 2 Malappa @Malingaraya v. State of Karnataka. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 3 Anish Mohammed Rawther v. The Deputy Director, Enforcement Directorate. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 4 Chepudira Madaiah v. Mallengada Chengappa. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 5 Bandenawaj v....

Growing Litigious Trend In Country Indicates Lack Of Patience In Political Discourse : Justice Chandrachud

Highlighting that the Courts cannot be a "one stop solution" to resolve complicated issues of society and policy, Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud said that a democratic society must resolve issues through public deliberation, discourse and the engagement of citizens with their representatives and the Constitution"The use of the court as the first line of defence to solve...

'No Illegality': Calcutta High Court Upholds State Govt's Door Step Ration Delivery Scheme

The Calcutta High Court has held that there is no illegality in the West Bengal Duare Ration scheme, under which the State government delivers foodgrains through the public distribution system at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.Justice Krishna Rao was adjudicating upon a plea wherein a prayer had been made stipulating that a notification by the state government on September 13, 2021, which...

Muslim Girl Over 15 Yrs Of Age Can Enter Into Marriage With Person Of Her Choice: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab And Haryana High Court last week granted protection to a Muslim Girl (16 Year Old) who married a Muslim boy (21 year old) while noting that she is of Marriageable Age under Muslim Personal Law.Essentially, the Bench of Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi was hearing a protection plea filed by the couple (both Muslims) who solemnized their marriage as per Muslim rites and ceremonies.The...

CLAT 2022 Paper Analysis

Finally, the most awaited exam is over, resting the anxieties of the students all over India. On a good note, this year's CLAT exam came with minimum surprises and more on expected lines. Amidst everything, CLAT was held today on 19th June 2022 from 2-4 pm. The first impression of the exam was moderately easy. Comparatively, CLAT 2022 was near to CLAT 2021 exam in its difficulty...