Karnataka High Court has delivered an important clarification on the scope of liability in dowry death cases, holding that distant relatives who are not connected to the husband by blood, marriage, or adoption cannot be prosecuted merely on account of their association with the matrimonial family. The ruling reiterates that criminal proceedings must be founded
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The Constitution of India guarantees an extraordinary remedial framework through Articles 32 and 226. These provisions empower constitutional courts to protect fundamental rights and ensure legality in governmental action. Article 226, in particular, grants High Courts wide powers to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for “any other purpose.” Read More
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🏢 Company: Adv Harsh Kashyap 📍 Location: Pune 💰 Stipend/Salary: Based on Performance About the Internship :Adv Harsh Kashyap is a Defence Lawyer practicing in Pune is inviting applications for two law interns. The internship will provide hands-on exposure to criminal litigation, including drafting, legal research, court appearances, and various aspects of criminal trial practice. Eligibility :(i)
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About the Internship :Adv Ridhima Goyal is hiring. The internship offers practical exposure in litigation and dispute resolution matters across various courts, tribunals, and authorities in Delhi. Selected interns will work closely on drafting, legal research, procedural work, and case management assignments. Eligibility :(i) Open to law students from all years of the 5-year or 3-year LL.B.
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🏢 Company: Chambers of Abhinav Mishra Advocates & Solicitors 📍 Location: New Delhi 💰 Stipend/Salary: INR 25,100 – INR 34,900 About the Internship :Chambers of Abhinav Mishra Advocates & Solicitors is expanding its litigation team at its New Delhi office and is seeking law professionals for various positions across different levels of experience. Selected candidates will
... Continue Reading.Deliberate Non-Response to Court Notice Bars Plea for Extension of Limitation:
In a significant judgment concerning limitation law, constructive notice, and probate proceedings, the Supreme Court of India has held that a person who deliberately ignores a court notice cannot later claim lack of knowledge to seek extension of the limitation period. The Court clarified that where a party receives notice in legal proceedings but consciously
... Continue Reading.Transit Remand in Criminal Law: Safeguarding Liberty During Inter-State Arrests
The criminal justice system frequently requires law enforcement agencies to investigate offences that transcend territorial boundaries. With the rapid growth of digital communication, cybercrime, economic offences, and social media-related investigations, it has become increasingly common for police officers from one State to arrest an accused person residing in another State. In such situations, the concept
... Continue Reading.Can Record-Keeping Lapses Under the PCPNDT Act Be Dismissed as Mere Clerical Mistakes?
In Dr. Ramesh v. State of Maharashtra & Anr. (2026 INSC 635), the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the strict compliance requirements under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act). The Court rejected a medical practitioner’s challenge to criminal proceedings arising from alleged deficiencies in the maintenance of
... Continue Reading.Assam Judicial Services Exam Mains 2020 Previous Year Paper (English)
Candidates preparing for the Assam Judicial Services Examination should practice the Assam Judicial Services Mains 2020 paper (English) along with other previous year papers before appearing for the mains. Solving these papers provides a clear understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and level of difficulty, while also enhancing answer-writing skills and time management. It further
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT SUMMARISES LAW ON APPROVER’S TESTIMONY
INTRODUCTION The Apex Court’s recently passed Judgement in the case of Gopi Chand @ Pappu v. State (NCT of Delhi) on 29.05.2026 is a decision that brings clarity to the domain criminal jurisprudence, which is at times misunderstood. The matter brought before the Hon’ble Court was whether the testimony of an approver could be trusted
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