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Magistrate Becomes Functus Officio After Accepting Cancellation Report, Can't Probe Police Lapses: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that once a Magistrate accepts a cancellation or untraced report filed by the police, the court becomes functus officio and cannot thereafter proceed to examine alleged lapses in investigation or direct action against police officials.Justice Saurabh Banerjee thus allowed a batch of petitions filed by police officials challenging a series of orders passed by...
Mandate On Non-Disclosure Of Rape Victim's Identity Not Being Followed: Supreme Court Directs Strict Compliance In Pending Cases
Expressing concern over the disclosure of a rape victim's identity in court records, the Supreme Court has directed all Registrars General of High Courts to ensure strict compliance with the statutory prohibition under Section 228-A IPC in all pending cases, including those instituted prior to its 2018 judgment in Nipun Saxena v. Union of India. The Court observed that the mandate...
Delhi High Court Upholds Summoning Of Sanctioning Authority Before Charge Stage In Corruption Case
The Delhi High Court has upheld the summoning of the sanctioning authority at the pre-charge stage in a corruption case, holding that courts are not barred from examining the validity of sanction before the commencement of trial where the facts so warrant.Justice Amit Mahajan thus dismissed a petition filed by the State challenging an order of the Special Judge permitting the accused to...
LiveLaw Academy Launches Intensive Course on Commercial Arbitration: Theory and Practice by Sr. Adv. Percival Billimoria
LiveLaw Academy has launched its Intensive Course on Commercial Arbitration: Theory and Practice, designed and taught by Percival Billimoria. Registrations are now open. Interested participants can enroll through the LiveLaw Academy website. This course is designed to bridge the gap between legal theory and the practical realities of dispute resolution, offering participants a structured and hands-on understanding of arbitration as practised in India and internationally. A Practical,...
Knanaya Community's Endogamy Not Essential Religious Practice, Excommunicating Members Marrying Outsiders Violates Rights: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Monday (March 23) held that the practice of endogamy among the Knanaya Christians is not an essential religious practice and excommunicating members for marrying outsiders violates their fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 25 of the Constitution of India.Justice Easwaran S. dismissed the appeals filed by the Archeparchy of Kottayam and the Knanaya Catholic...
Trust Legal Advises Gaudium IVF & Women Health Ltd On Proposed IPO
Trust Legal has advised Gaudium IVF & Women Health Limited on its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking the continuation of their professional association spanning over a decade.The firm has been involved in various aspects of Gaudium's operations, including corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and commercial contracts. This long-standing engagement enabled Trust Legal to assist in the IPO process, including due diligence, restructuring, disclosures,...
Parliament Passes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill Seeking To Omit Self-Determination Of Gender
The Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.The Rajya Sabha today passed the Bill, which was cleared by the Lok Sabha yesterday, by a voice vote. A motion moved by DMK MP Thiruchi Siva to refer the Bill to a select committee was negatived.A controversial amendment proposed by the Bill is to take away the right of self-determination of gender....