Legal News

In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against members of the Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika (TVV) who were charged for raising slogans demanding the release of Prof. GN Saibaba and Varavara Rao. These charges were initially brought against the students under allegations of unlawful assembly, public nuisance, wrongful restraint, and […]

In a recent development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued a notice in response to a plea seeking measures to protect citizens from stray dog attacks. The plea specifically requests the court to consider banning the practice of feeding stray dogs without prior approval. This action aims to address the increasing incidents of stray

In a notable judgment, the Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, allowing him to marry the victim who had given birth to their child. The court’s decision emphasizes the importance of the child’s welfare and aims to prevent the newborn from

In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court emphasized that employees should not be penalized for the appointing authority’s failure to follow communal rotation guidelines. This decision underscores the principles of fairness and justice in administrative actions and highlights the responsibilities of appointing authorities to adhere strictly to prescribed guidelines. Case Background The case involved

The Rajasthan High Court recently addressed an important legal issue concerning the powers of the Appellate Authority under the Rajasthan Electricity (Duty) Act, 1962. In a significant ruling, the court held that the Appellate Authority possesses implicit jurisdiction to issue orders incidental to the matters before it, including interim orders, unless explicitly prohibited by statute.

The Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a pivotal legal issue concerning the maintainability of revision petitions under Section 397 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against default bail orders. This examination holds significant implications for the procedural and substantive aspects of criminal law in India, especially in the context of bail

The Bombay High Court is set to examine whether the revocation of probate can be considered on grounds not explicitly covered by Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act. This section allows for the revocation or annulment of probate or letters of administration for “just cause,” which includes scenarios where the grant was obtained fraudulently

In a stern rebuke, the Gujarat High Court has held municipal officers accountable for their inaction following the devastating fire at a gaming zone in Rajkot, which resulted in the deaths of 28 people, including nine children. The court expressed severe dissatisfaction with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) for allowing the facility to operate without

Starting July 1, 2024, India will witness a significant transformation in its criminal justice system with the implementation of three newly enacted laws. These laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Act (BSA), are set to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized that the state should not rely on technicalities to deny justice to citizens. This judgment came in the case concerning the refund of stamp duty under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958. Case Background The appellant, a bona fide purchaser, had paid a substantial stamp