It is certainly a matter of great solace to note that while most decisively upholding the right of prisoners to have right to education, the Kerala High Court in a most pertinent, progressive, pragmatic and persuasive judgment titled Balamurali
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India’s 52nd CJI Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai Finally Takes Oath
It is definitely most refreshing, most reassuring and most reinvigorating to see that finally on May 14, 2025, the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) – Hon’ble Mr Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna (BR) Gavai was administered the oath of office and sworn in by President Hon’ble Ms Droupadi Murmu
... Continue Reading.Suo Motu Cognizance Of Increasing Trend Of Police Officers ‘Copy-Pasting’ Witness Statements During Criminal Investigations: Bombay HC
It is definitely most alarming to note that none other than the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Amol Samadhan Nikam and Ors vs State of Maharashtra in Criminal Application No. 1091 of 2025 and cited in Neutral
... Continue Reading.FDP on Empowering Research Methodologies: Advancing Knowledge Across Disciplines | Faculty of Law, SGT University
Faculty of Law, SGT University is conducting a Faculty Development Programme on Empowering Research Methodologies: Advancing Knowledge Across Disciplines through an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Climate-sensitive Future, scheduled to commence from 26th May 2025. Date and Time 26th May – 1st June 2025 | 02:00 PM to 4:00 PM (IST). Mode Virtual. About the Programme We
... Continue Reading.SC Dismisses Petition To Initiate Contempt Action Against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
It is certainly in the fitness of things that while displaying magnanimity, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Vishal Tiwari vs Union of India & Ors in Writ Petition
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It is entirely in the fitness of things that a Division Bench of Karnataka High Court comprising of Hon’ble The Chief Justice Mr. Justice N. V. Anjaria and Hon’ble Mr Justice M.I. Arun in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled High Court of Karnataka vs Union of India in
... Continue Reading.Call for Papers: HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies Volume II [Submit by June 30]
HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies invites scholarly contributions from academicians, scholars, professionals, and policymakers for its Volume II (2025). The journal solicits scholarly contributions relating to legal as well as other developments in the field of disability laws and related jurisprudence. Selection of entries shall be based on a blind peer review. About the Journal
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SUPREME COURT QUASHES CHARGESHEET IN ABETMENT OF SUICIDE CASE FOR LACK OF PROXIMATE INSTIGATION The Judgment in the Case of Shenbagavalli And Ors. Vs.The Inspector Of Police, Kancheepuram District And Anr. Criminal Appeal No. 4268 and 4269 of 2024 was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice Abhay
... Continue Reading.Reinforcing the Standard of Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Revenue Inspector in Corruption Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Reinforcing the Standard of Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Revenue Inspector in Corruption Case Due to Insufficient Evidence Introduction In a landmark decision dated May 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India in Paritala Sudhakar v. State of Telangana [SLP(Criminal) No. 6066 of 2024] acquitted the Appellant, Paritala Sudhakar, a former Revenue Inspector, of bribery charges under the
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A CURSORY VIEW INSUFFICIENT IN DETERMINING THE GUILT UNDER 498A AND DOWRY ACT: SUPREME COURT The Apex Court on May 13, 2025, while deciding an appeal titled “Rajesh Chaddha v. State of Uttar Pradesh SLP (Crl) Nos. 2353-2354 of 2019”, arising out of a wife’s complaint against husband and in-laws alleging harassment on pretext of
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