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"Kerala High Court Responds to Fraud Concerns in Vehicle Ownership Transfer by Mandating Aadhaar-Linked Phone Numbers in Documents"

“Kerala High Court Responds to Fraud Concerns in Vehicle Ownership Transfer by Mandating Aadhaar-Linked Phone Numbers in Documents”

Keywords: Transferring of vehicle ownership, Motor Vehicle Department. To prevent unauthorized transfer of vehicle ownership, the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department has decided to incorporate the owner’s Aadhaar-linked mobile phone number in vehicle documents. This step aims to curb fraudulent ownership transfers without the owner’s consent, as reported by Mathrubhumi. Earlier, Read more

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Supreme Court: Income Tax Settlement Commission's Purpose Is to Give Assesse Chance to Disclose Undisclosed Income to Seek Immunity

Supreme Court: Income Tax Settlement Commission’s Purpose Is to Give Assesse Chance to Disclose Undisclosed Income to Seek Immunity

In a recent appeal before the Supreme Court, a division bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan deliberated on the objective and purpose behind the establishment of the Settlement Commission under the Income Tax Act of 1961. The court emphasized that the Settlement Commission provides an opportunity for taxpayers Read more

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"The Supreme Court handbook on gender stereotypes emphasizes the elimination of derogatory terms like 'slut', 'chaste', and 'fallen' when referring to women in court judgments. The handbook aims to promote fairness and sensitivity in legal language.”

“The Supreme Court handbook on gender stereotypes emphasizes the elimination of derogatory terms like ‘slut’, ‘chaste’, and ‘fallen’ when referring to women in court judgments. The handbook aims to promote fairness and sensitivity in legal language.”

Keywords: Mental and emotional health of prisoners, right of prisoners to dignity. The Supreme Court’s newly released Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes paves the way for the court to follow in the future in an effort to overcome stereotypes and conventional assumptions about women and gender-based minorities. The prologue of Read more

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Landmark Kerala High Court Decision Upholds Stringent Requirements for Legal Heirship Certificate and Adoption Proof

Landmark Kerala High Court Decision Upholds Stringent Requirements for Legal Heirship Certificate and Adoption Proof

The Kerala High Court has recently affirmed a significant ruling made by a Single Judge, underscoring that the issuance of a Legal Heirship Certificate hinges upon the provision of substantial and legally sound evidence pertaining to a valid legal adoption, along with the requisite supporting documents. This pivotal decision holds Read more

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