Scheme For Appointing Heirs Of Employees On Their Retirement Is Unconstitutional: Supreme Court
According to the Supreme Court, it is against Articles 14 and 15 of the Indian Constitution to appoint employees' heirs…
Restitution of Conjugal Rights aimed at preserving marriage and not merely voluntary sexual intercourse: Central government to Supreme Court
In their affidavit, the government stated that the restitution of conjugal rights provision intended to preserve the institution of marriage…
If custom is proven and does not conflict with public policy, customary divorce is permitted under the Hindu Marriage Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
According to a recent Chhattisgarh High Court decision, provided a custom is supported and is not in conflict with public…
PH High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Man Who Raped 12-Year-Old Niece, Declaring That “Sacred Relationship of Uncle & Niece Was Besmirched”
On Wednesday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court affirmed the life sentence given to a man who had sexually assaulted…
The Delhi High Court instructs the Center to adhere to the law when transporting camels for the Republic Day Parade.
When transporting camels to the city for their participation in the Republic Day Parade, the Delhi High Court has ordered…
Lucknow Nagar Nigam is given an additional 10 days by the Allahabad High Court to file an affidavit on damages in a dog attack case.
The Allahabad High Court has given Nagar Nigam 10 additional days to submit affidavits in the suo moto Public Interest…
Delhi’s government is required by a High Court order to provide basic amenities at consumer forums
In response to a complaint about the lack of facilities and open positions at the consumer forums in the capital,…
Sexual harassment has nothing to do with woman’s dress; even women in burqa molested: Lawyers on Kerala Court’s “provocative dress” order
[State of Kerala v Civic Chandran]. Lawyers of Kerala court’s provocative dress orders. This order was passed by the judge…
Cheque Bounce | Invalid Defense: Details in Cheque Filled by Person Other Than Drawer [Supreme Court]
Section 139 of the NI Act raises a presumption that a drawer handing over a check signed by him is…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Order Closing Private Slaughterhouses/Meat Shops in Ambala
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled on Wednesday that, as far as privately-owned slaughterhouses/meat stores are concerned, the orders…