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The Calcutta High Court has ruled that strict proof of marriage is not a mandatory requirement for granting maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court emphasized that a woman seeking maintenance does not necessarily need to provide formal evidence of marriage, and other factors, such as cohabitation, can be considered. […]

A recent report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Indian judiciary, with over 5,200 vacancies in judicial positions and more than 4.53 crore pending cases in lower courts. These figures underline the strain on the judicial system, which is struggling to cope with a massive backlog of cases. Background: India’s lower courts have been

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google following allegations of discriminatory practices by Winzo Games. The gaming platform claims that Google unfairly removed its app from the Google Play Store and imposed unfair conditions, violating competition norms. Background: Winzo Games, a popular gaming platform in India, filed a complaint against

The Telangana High Court has urged the state government to ensure that the admission process for LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) courses aligns with the norms set by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The court’s call comes after concerns regarding non-compliance with these established regulations in the ongoing admissions.

The Calcutta High Court has granted permission for a protest meeting aimed at highlighting the alleged atrocities against ‘Sanatani Hindus.’ The event is set to raise awareness about the concerns of the community and draw attention to incidents that they believe have targeted their rights and freedoms. Background: The protest is organized by a group

The Bombay High Court has called for details regarding the SC/ST case filed by Sameer Wankhede, a former Narcotics Control Bureau officer, against Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik. The case pertains to allegations made by Wankhede against Malik for casting caste-based aspersions during a political dispute. Background: Sameer Wankhede had filed a case under the SC/ST

The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to respond to a petition seeking the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) in Delhi. The scheme is aimed at providing health insurance coverage to economically disadvantaged individuals across the country. Background: The petitioners argued that the implementation of the Ayushman

The Bombay High Court has issued an injunction against YouTube and other platforms for infringing the copyright of SOBO Films. The court ordered the platforms to refrain from using or distributing any content that violates the copyrights held by SOBO Films. Background: SOBO Films, a production company, filed a lawsuit claiming that various online platforms,

The Kerala High Court has prohibited photography and videography on the sacred Pathinettampadi (18 steps) at the Sabarimala temple, reaffirming its sanctity and religious significance. The court emphasized that the privacy and spiritual sentiments of devotees must be respected. Background: The Pathinettampadi, considered highly sacred by Ayyappa devotees, is a central element of the pilgrimage

The Kerala High Court remarked that Hinduism is a robust and enduring faith, not reliant on the presence of elephants for festivals. The court made these observations while addressing a plea concerning the use of elephants in temple festivities, emphasizing the need for humane treatment of animals. Background: The case involved a petition seeking permission