Reena Chadha & Anr. V. GNCTD: Delhi HC asked the state government to allow virtual appearance for marriage registration after the order of the Supreme court

The Delhi high court asked the reason for not permitting video conferencing for registration of marriage from the Delhi government even after clear instructions by the Supreme court in this matter. Justice Rekha Palli referred to the decision in the state of Haryana v. Ami Ranjan and others (2021) & Read more

Marriage is not compulsory for the two individuals who are sexually involved says Mumbai court allowing anticipatory bail to a man who was accused of rape.

Marriage is not compulsory between two individuals who are involved in sexual relationship said a Mumbai court comprising additional sessions judge PM Gupta while granting anticipatory bail to three accused persons of rape on false promise to marriage. He further stated that marriage is a choice and it cannot be Read more

Jose Luis Quintanilla Sacristan v. State of U.P.: reports of Forensic Science Laboratory are public documents u/s 293 Cr.PC & are admissible as evidence

Reports of State Forensic Science Laboratory is admissible in evidence under section 293 Cr.PC said the Allahabad high court and also stated that calling the director of the laboratory is not required. The appeal was of a Spain national accused under the NDPS Act which was being heard by justice Read more

Sangama v. state of Karnataka: state government has been asked to issue directions to state-owned enterprises for 1% employment reservations for transgenders

The state government is directed to issue all state-owned corporations to provide 1% reservations for employment of transgenders by the Karnataka high court. The government however issued a notice last month providing 1% horizontal reservation for transgenders in government jobs which is applicable to all the other categories like General Read more

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