Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction of a man for the rape of his mother-in-law, confirming the lower court’s decision. The court emphasized that the victim’s testimony was consistent and credible, providing sufficient grounds to maintain the conviction despite the defense’s arguments. Background: The case involved a man who was convicted of raping […]

The Kerala High Court recently observed that reports from the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in sexual harassment cases could often be biased, and such reports should not automatically lead to the end of a criminal case. The court emphasized that while the ICC’s findings are important, they should not overshadow the criminal investigation, which must

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine the video footage of a meeting held by the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA), where a proposal for reserving a women’s quota in the association’s elections was rejected. The Court’s decision to review the video comes after concerns were raised about the manner in which

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that a Menstrual Hygiene Policy for school students has been approved and is set to be implemented across the country. The policy aims to ensure better menstrual health management for girls, focusing on providing adequate access to menstrual products, education on menstrual hygiene, and improving awareness on the

The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns over the shortage of Forensic Science Labs (FSLs) across the country, emphasizing the critical role these labs play in the criminal justice system. The Court highlighted that the lack of adequate forensic infrastructure significantly hampers the investigation process, leading to delayed justice and wrongful convictions. Background:

The Madras High Court has observed that the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, which granted daughters equal inheritance rights in ancestral property, inadvertently reduced the share of mothers and widows. The court made this observation in a case where the legal heirs were contesting the distribution of property under the amended law. Background:

Sulekha, a prominent online services platform, has moved the Supreme Court challenging a recent order by the Madras High Court, which directed the platform to take down advertisements related to lawyers offering legal services. This move has raised significant questions about the regulation of lawyer advertisements and the scope of legal services marketing in India.

A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Chennai has convicted a teacher for sexually harassing students at a local school, marking a significant step in the protection of minors from sexual abuse within educational institutions. Background: The case came to light after multiple students reported incidents of sexual harassment by the teacher,

The Kerala High Court Bar Association has raised concerns over the leaking of judicial orders and sensitive Collegium discussions via a WhatsApp group, claiming that some judges are members of the group. This development has sparked a debate over the confidentiality and security of judicial proceedings and the potential misuse of privileged information. Background: The

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that appellate authorities under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act are empowered to stay reports issued by Internal Complaints Committees (ICC). This ruling establishes a significant precedent for cases where ICC recommendations are challenged by either party involved. Background: The POSH Act mandates the formation of Internal Complaints