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Supreme Court Of India - Far From The Constitution Of India And Its Spirit?
While refusing to entertain writ petitions under Article 32 against hate Speech against Muslims by Assam CM Mr Himanta Biswa, Chief Justice of India, speaking for the Bench, also comprising Justices Bagchi and Pancholi made surprising and somewhat shocking observations during the hearing, "Whenever election comes, this Court becomes a political battleground","Entire effort is to undermine the High Courts which is not acceptable to us","This is absolutely a disturbing trend that every matter...
'Days Of Deepfakes': Gujarat High Court Rejects PIL Filed Solely Based On WhatsApp Video Alleging Illegal Demolition Of College Building
The Gujarat High Court dismissed a PIL alleging illegal demolition of a college building based on a video received by the litigant over WhatsApp, observing that in the age of "deepfake"— images, videos and audios can be edited or generated using artificial intelligence (AI) to target any person. The court also said that such videos are circulated and made viral by people wherein none of...
IBC | Defunct Scheme Of Arrangement Under Companies Act Cannot Stall Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 24) held that a defunct Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act cannot stall the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process proceedings under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran set aside the NCLAT's decision, which had kept in abeyance the CIRP initiated under Section 7 of IBC against...
S.69 BNS | Sexual Intercourse Via Deceitful Means Cases Mushrooming Despite Parties Having Consensual Relationship: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (February 24) ordered the release of a man accused of having sexual intercourse with a woman "deceitfully", remarking that Section 69 BNS cases were "mushrooming" before court wherein FIR was registered despite there being a consensual relationship. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that the plea challenges FIR registered under Section 69...
Voluntary Confession Substantive Evidence Under Customs Act : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that a person can be held liable under the Customs Act based on the voluntary confessional statements given under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard an appeal filed by two persons, convicted for smuggling 777 foreign-made wrist watches and 879 wrist watch straps, with an estimated value of Rs. 2 lacs...
Mere Refusal To Marry Or Non-Reply To Messages Not Abetment Of Suicide: Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail
The Delhi High Court today granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of abetting the suicide of his former partner, observing that mere refusal to marry or failure to respond to messages does not constitute instigation or abetment under Section 306 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. Justice Saurabh Banerjee held that a suicide note, by itself, is not sufficient to deny bail in the absence of any...
Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Denial Of Bail To Ex-J&K Bar Association President In UAPA Case, Seeks Report On His Health
The Supreme Court today refused to interfere on merits with the Jammu and Kashmir High Court's order rejecting bail to former High Court Bar Association, Kashmir President Mian Abdul Qayoom in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice N Kotiswar Singh, however, directed constitution of a special medical team at AIIMS Jammu...
Every Non-Relative Organ Donor Can't Be Viewed With Suspicion Of Commercial Dealings: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently directed the Authorisation Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research to grant approval for the kidney transplant of a law student from his maternal aunt's husband's brother. Justice PT Asha observed that not every third-party donor has to be seen through the eyes of suspicion, and the Authorisation Committee only had to scrutinise...
Speculative Fear Of Village Rivalry No Ground To Deny Parole, Law & Order Manageable Through Conditions: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that possibility of inter-se tensions between the parties or a perceived threat could not, by itself, be a determinative factor for denying parole, especially when the applicant's conduct in jail was reported to be satisfactory. The bench of Justice Farjand Ali observed that maintenance of law and order is a continuous obligation of the State and such...
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9th National Law Fest Arguendo 2026 At UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh [March 19-21; Offline] Register By February 28th
The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been at the forefront of legal education since its establishment in 2004-05, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence and professional development. Integrating traditional legal principles with contemporary pedagogical methodologies, UILS meticulously cultivates expertise in legal research, advocacy, drafting, and negotiation. Its comprehensive academic framework, encompassing moot court...