SC: Disappointingly, Prejudice Against Women in Governance Persist
The Supreme Court raised concerns about the increasing tendency of bureaucratic harassment against female elected officials while providing relief to a woman Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh against her removal from office. “It is disheartening that despite our nation's aspirations to become an economic powerhouse, these incidents of discrimination against women in governance continue unabated, bearing striking […]
Dr. Javier Cremades to Deliver the Justice KT Desai Lecture 2024
The Justice KT Desai Memorial Lecture is an esteemed annual event that celebrates the life and contributions of Justice KT Desai, a stalwart of Indian jurisprudence. Organized by the Justice KT Desai Centenary Committee, this year’s lecture delves into the compelling theme “Freedom of Expression – Its Protection & Its Limitations in the Context of […]
Delhi HC Summons OpenAI in ANI’s Copyright Infringement Case Against ChatGPT
On 19th November, 2024, the Delhi High Court Single Judge Bench of Justice Amit Bansal issued summons to OpenAI in response to Asian News International's (ANI) claims of improper use of its material for training and operating chat gpt. This marks the first instance of an Indian media organisation suing OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement. […]
Bombay HC To Hear Habeas Corpus Plea In Interfaith Couple Case
The Bombay High Court Mumbai bench comprising Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande is anticipated to hear the Habeas Corpus Writ Petition, wherein a Muslim man has filed the petition to secure the release of his Hindu partner from a shelter home in Mumbai. The woman was reportedly detained based on police orders following complaints […]
SC: Religious Conversion For Reservation Benefits Violates Social Ethos Of The Policy
Purpose Of Religious Conversion Can’t Be To Derive Benefit Of Reservation, Defeats The Social Ethos Of The Policy Of Reservation: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Madras High Court and has dismissed an appeal of a woman who although was born Christian claimed to be a Hindu to avail the […]
Madhya Pradesh HC Pulls Up ED’s Procedural Lapses; Grants Bail in PMLA
While granting bail on grounds of procedural non-compliance and lack of substantive evidence, Justice Prakash Chandra Gupta of the Madhya Pradesh High Court critically noted that the applicant’s arrest violated Section 19 of PMLA and the twin conditions under Section 45 of PMLA, which were not satisfied. ‘’The arrest should be rational, fair, and as […]
Bombay HC Initiated Suo Motu on Threat and Abuse of Court Peon; Concluded with Acceptance of Unconditional Apologies
The Bombay High Court recently initiated a suo motu writ petition after a court peon, Mr. Atul D. Tayade, reported being verbally abused and threatened by Mr. Mayur Gulabrao Patil, Deputy Commissioner of the Nashik Municipal Corporation, and Advocate Dinesh Nimba Kadam. The court summoned both individuals, expressed its disapproval, and later accepted their unconditional […]
BBA Introduces Advocacy Teacher Training Course
The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) has announced the third Advocacy Teacher Training Course (ATTC), set to take place this December organized with the support of the International Advocacy Training Council (IATC). Program Details- Dates and Timings: – 29th November 2024: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM – 7th December 2024: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – […]
SC Dismisses Pleas Challenging Inclusion Of Words ‘Socialist’ & ‘Secular’ In Constitution’s Preamble
On November 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of India division bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed Writ Petitions (Civil) Nos. 645 of 2020 and 1467 of 2020, which challenged the inclusion of the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble to the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment. The petitions raised arguments […]
Madhya Pradesh HC: Forcing Wife to Quit Job Amounts to Cruelty, Grants Divorce
“Forcing the wife to leave the job and live as per his wish and style, amounts to cruelty’’ stated the division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadikhari of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Setting aside the judgment of the family court of Indore the bench granted the decree of […]