The Delhi High Court has ordered Kerala-based Janam TV and Malayalam newspaper Janmabhumi to take down articles and YouTube videos that falsely linked journalist Dhanya Rajendran to billionaire George Soros. These stories accused Rajendran and DigiPub, an association of digital news publications she heads, of being agents of Soros and funneling foreign funds to disrupt […]
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case against a 23-year-old man after he married the victim. This decision was based on the mutual consent of both parties, with the victim, who is now an adult, expressing her intention to marry the accused. Background
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has called upon senior lawyers to pay junior lawyers a dignified amount for their long working hours. This call aims to address the longstanding issue of inadequate compensation for junior lawyers, who often endure extensive hours with minimal financial reward. The Current State of Junior Lawyers’ Compensation Disparities
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The Uttar Pradesh government’s directive requiring shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names has sparked significant controversy and legal challenges. The directive mandates that all food and beverage establishments along the yatra route display the name and identity of the operators prominently. This measure is intended to ensure the smooth conduct
A law student from DY Patil Law College in Pune has filed a petition with the Bombay High Court after a professor allegedly tore up his answer sheet during an examination. The incident has raised significant concerns about academic fairness and the treatment of students within educational institutions. Incident Details The student, Gaurav Dnyandeo Kakade,
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In a separate ruling, the Calcutta High Court imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on a lawyer for contempt of court. The lawyer was penalized for his disrespectful behavior and actions that disrupted court proceedings, highlighting the importance of maintaining decorum in the judiciary. Details of the Incident Implications of the Ruling Both rulings highlight
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The Supreme Court of India has clarified that the stringent conditions set by the Watali judgment for granting bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) do not prevent courts from granting bail if the trial is moving at a snail’s pace. The court emphasized that while the UAPA’s provisions are designed to address serious
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The Supreme Court of India has clarified that restrictive clauses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), particularly those established by the Watali judgment, do not entirely preclude courts from granting bail, especially in cases where trials are proceeding at an exceptionally slow pace. This decision aims to balance the need for national security with
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has refused to quash a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case against a teacher accused of sexually harassing 21 students. The accused, a teacher at a government school, allegedly subjected the students to inappropriate behavior and harassment. The court emphasized the gravity of the allegations and the need
The Kerala High Court has issued a stay order on the Governor’s decision to form a search committee for selecting the Vice Chancellor of the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS). This decision came after a legal challenge arguing that the Governor overstepped his authority. The court emphasized the need for compliance with