‘Heartfelt But Illegal’ : HC Blocks Indian Couple From Adopting Nephew, A U.S Citizen
There is no provision within the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, or the Adoption Regulations of 2022, that allows for the adoption of a foreign national child by Indian relatives unless the child either requires care and protection or is in conflict with the law determined the Bombay High Court in […]
Exceptional Situation, Exceptional Relief: SC Shuts Rape Case
Addressing the intricacies surrounding criminal proceedings related to rape offenses, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sanjay Kumar, affirmed that in exceptional situations, such cases could be quashed based on settlements, contingent upon the specifics surrounding each case. The Court remarked “At the outset, we recognise that the offence under Section […]
Gold, Glamour & Jail : Actress Ranya Rao Sentenced To Imprisonment For Smuggling Charges
Kannada actress Ranya Rao, noted for her role in Maanikya, has been sentenced to one year of Preventive Detention under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) due to gold smuggling charges. The actress has also been denied the right to apply for bail during the entire duration of her […]
Professor’s Voice Can’t Be Stifled: SC Greenlights Mahmudabad’s Freedom Of Speech
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has acted upon the FIR against Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University. The bench ruled that Mahmudabad is free to express his opinions and write articles, as long as they do not pertain to issues currently under judicial review. This decision […]
Heritage Taj’s New Neighbour; The Jetty: HC Picks Utility Over Fine Dining
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court, presided over by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V. Marne, dismissed petitions from Colaba residents opposing the construction of a Jetty facility in South Mumbai. This facility is located adjacent to the landmark Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and close to the Gateway of India. The […]
When Marriage Is On Rocks, ‘Secret Tapes’ Of Spouse Not Illegal : SC
In a significant development the Supreme court dismissed a ruling of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had determined that recording a wife’s phone conversations without her consent constituted a significant violation of her privacy rights and was inadmissible as evidence in Family Court. The Apex Court bench determined that such recordings could legally […]
“ Citizenship Burden On Voters’’?; ECI’s Intent And Timing Suspect: SC
A concerned bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Supreme Court sought answers from the Election Commission of India's (ECI) on its order of initiating a Special Intensive Revision just before the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The order, which requires voters to furnish documents of citizenship proof, complicates the process […]
‘JSK’s Release Signals Justice For Janaki? : HC Breaks Deadlock
The Film "JSK: Janaki v. State of Kerala", has apparently cleared the legal hurdle and ongoing legal proceedings have reached a resolution going by the indication of Justice N. Nagaresh of Kerala High Court presiding over the matter.. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has expressed its willingness to certify the film, contingent upon […]
More Advocates Walk Away From Judgeship: CJI’s ‘Transparency’ And’ Merit’ Meets Political Roadblock?
When Justice BR Gavai, assumed his role as Chief Justice Of India (CJI), last month, it was learnt that he had firmly communicated to the Central government that it cannot selectively pick names from those recommended by the Collegium. This statement highlighted a growing concern he shares with others in the collegium about how judicial […]
25 Years Not Up Yet; Abu Salem Will Continue To Be Locked In : HC
Gangster Abu Salem, convicted and incarcerated for numerous cases including the Bombay blast case of 1993, was denied interim relief by the Bombay High Court, on grounds that he has not completed his jail term of 25 years as mandated by the Supreme Court’s decision of 2022. Differing with Salem’s assertion that he had completed […]