“Record Complaints Against Judges Emerge From Chandrachud & Khanna Eras — Who Watches Them?”
The Union Law Ministry said on Friday that in the last 10 years, the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) received 8,360 complaints against serving judges. The matter was raised in the Lok Sabha on Friday by Matheswaran VS, a Member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He asked for details of complaints […]
Studied Gandhi Behind Bars — Life Term Reduced In POCSO Case By Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court reduced the life sentence of a man, Kalamuddin Mohammad Isteyar Ansari (also known as Koail), who was convicted of forcing a five-year-old girl to perform oral sex. The court’s decision was influenced by the fact that the appellant “successfully’’passed an exam on the ‘Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi’ while incarcerated, alongside the […]
“Court Cannot Compel Motherhood”: SC’s Landmark Ruling Allows 30-Week Abortion For Minor
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s right to choose (reproductive autonomy) is more important than the rights of an unborn child. The court allowed a minor girl to end her 30-week pregnancy, stating,“The court cannot compel any woman to complete her pregnancy if she is otherwise not intending to do […]
“You Still Have to Pay”: SC Rejects ‘Educated Wife’ Defence, Doubles Alimony
In a significant ruling on maintenance after divorce, the Supreme Court said a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance to his former wife just because she is educated or supported by her parents. The Court stressed that maintenance is meant to help the wife live with dignity and in a manner similar to the standard of […]
Recoveries From Pocket Don’t Count—Why Does The SC Say Not Every Recovery Is A ‘Discovery’ Under Section 27?
The Supreme court has clarified the scope of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, ruling that merely recovering incriminating articles from the custody of an accused person does not amount to “discovery’’based on a disclosure statement. The bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice K. Vinod Chandran held that for Section 27 to apply, […]
Big Murder Ruling: SC Says “Sudden Quarrel’’ Not Enough For Section 300 Exception
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that where an accused repeatedly stabs an unarmed person without any element of mutual fight or self-defence, the offence squarely falls within the ambit of murder punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. Rejecting the plea for a lesser offence, the Court held that such acts cannot be […]
Bombay HC Breaks The Deadlock: Child Denied A Nation No More; 7-Year Old Declared An Indian Citizen
In a significant order safeguarding a child’s fundamental rights, the Bombay High Court has directed the passport authorities to recognise a seven-year old girl as an Indian citizen and to issue her an Indian passport in accordance with the citizenship Act, 1955. A Division Bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal and Justice Ashish Chavan, passed the […]
Breakup, Facebook & Criminal Law: Bombay HC Refuses To Quash FIR
In a notable ruling, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has held that posting an objectionable post on Facebook can amount to offences under Sections 354 and 354-D of the IPC. The court noted that the complainant is a married woman living with her husband. Even if she had a relationship with the […]