The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Maharashtra state government on a petition filed by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad, who is seeking to club multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him. Awhad’s plea argues that the FIRs, which relate to similar incidents, should be consolidated to avoid multiple […]
D Krishna Kumar, a prominent leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the election of a Congress MLA. This legal move stems from allegations of electoral malpractice and procedural irregularities that, according to Kumar, affected the integrity of the election process. Background of the Case: The challenge
In a significant move to strengthen the legal framework against sexual violence, the West Bengal Assembly recently passed an anti-rape bill that prescribes the death penalty for those convicted of rape in specific circumstances. The bill, which aims to provide stricter punishments for heinous crimes against women, reflects growing public demand for harsher penalties for
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In a recent ruling on the Badlapur sexual assault case, the Bombay High Court underscored the importance of educating boys about respecting women, coining the phrase “Beta Padhao, Beti Bachao” (Educate Sons, Save Daughters). The court’s remarks highlighted the need for a shift in societal mindset, focusing on raising boys with a deep understanding of
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A consumer court recently ordered OYO Rooms, a prominent online hospitality service provider, and a guest house in Delhi to pay ₹16 lakh in damages to a customer whose National Law University (NLU) admission dream was allegedly dashed due to a poor experience during his stay. The judgment highlights the growing scrutiny on service providers
The Gujarat High Court has issued a strong rebuke to the State government for its failure to justify a five-year delay in filing an appeal. The case, which has raised serious questions about the efficiency and accountability of state authorities, involved the government’s delayed attempt to challenge a lower court’s decision. The court’s remarks reflect
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Zee Studios has approached the Bombay High Court seeking the release of the censor certificate for the upcoming movie ‘Emergency,’ directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut. The film, which delves into one of India’s most contentious periods, the Emergency declared in 1975, has been eagerly anticipated. The studio’s petition comes after delays in obtaining the
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced that the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XIX will be held on November 24. The AIBE is a mandatory examination for law graduates in India who wish to practice law. Clearing this exam is essential to obtain the “Certificate of Practice,” which is required for practicing law
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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Kerala High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Justice Hema Committee Report. The report, which was submitted to the Kerala government, addresses issues of sexual harassment and exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. The petitioner argues that
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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court against Netflix, challenging the portrayal of the hijackers in its series “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.” The petitioner has alleged that the series distorts the identities and backgrounds of the hijackers involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814,