World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) is an annual event observed during the first week of February to promote interfaith dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among people of different religions. Established by the United Nations in 2010, this initiative underscores the importance of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in a world often divided by religious differences. It
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Offences Relating to Religion: Chapter XVI of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
India, as a diverse and secular nation, upholds the protection of religious sentiments through various legal provisions. To maintain communal harmony and prevent religious discord, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 incorporates specific provisions penalizing acts that offend religious beliefs or disrupt religious practices. Indian Constitution ensures the protection of religious sentiments through various provisions,
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Unneen v. Shoukathali & Ors. (2025) | Legal and Moral Dimensions of Maintenance
This case revolves around the maintenance claim of an elderly petitioner, Unneen, who sought financial support from his sons under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The Family Court of Tirur initially dismissed his plea, concluding that he had sufficient means to sustain himself. Aggrieved by the verdict, he approached the Kerala
... Continue Reading.Doctrine of Transferred Malice: Its Application and Judicial Interpretation
Doctrine of transferred malice, also referred to as the transmigration of motive, is a crucial concept in criminal law that ensures an accused cannot escape liability simply because the actual victim was not their intended target. The Supreme Court of India, in Ashok Saxena v. State of Uttarakhand (2025), reaffirmed this doctrine while addressing an
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HON’BLE SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT DRUGS CAN BE ALTERED OR RELABELLED IF MANUFACTURERS HOLD LICENSE A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court constituting Justice B.R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih recently held in the judgement of Inox Air Products Private Limited and Another v. The State of Andhra Pradesh (Arising out of
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CONSUMER RIGHTS AND LIMITS FORFEITURE IN BUILDER-BUYER AGREEMENTS
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CONSUMER RIGHTS AND LIMITS FORFEITURE IN BUILDER-BUYER AGREEMENTS The Judgment in the Case of Godrej Projects Development Limited v. Anil Karlekar & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 3334 of 2023) was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, on February
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SUPREME COURT REJECTS NHAI PLEA FOR PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF A 2019 JUDGEMENT A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed a judgement dated 04.02.2025 in Union of India & Anr. v. Tarsem Singh & Ors Civil Appeal No. 7064/2019 wherein the Bench held that
... Continue Reading.Disciplinary vs. Criminal Proceedings: A Legal Perspective from the Supreme Court
Disciplinary vs. Criminal Proceedings: A Legal Perspective from the Supreme Court Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently adjudicated a significant case in Airports Authority of India v. Pradip Kumar Banerjee (2025 INSC 149), dealing with corruption charges against a public official. This case involved multiple layers of judicial review, including criminal proceedings, departmental disciplinary
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Govt Sets ₹7,210 Cr Budget for eCourts Phase III, Focuses on AI Integration Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Law & Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, recently shared in Parliament that the government is exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop a “smart” judicial system. The initiative aims to streamline operations by minimizing
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SUPREME COURT REJECTS TESTIMONY OF PROSECUTION WITNESSES TESTIMONY AS IT IS RIDDLED WITH CONTRADICTIONS A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed a Judgment dated 04-02-2025 in the matter of Ramu Appa Mahapatar vs. the State of Maharashtra Criminal Appeal No. 608 of 2013 and
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