India’s 22nd Law Commission has proposed decentralization of powers between central and state governments during future pandemics like COVID-19. A committee headed by President Ritu Raj Awasthi initiated a review of the existing legal framework for epidemic diseases when the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH and FW). MoH Read more
In a recent decision that sheds light on the procedural intricacies of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the judicial system in India addressed critical issues surrounding creditor recognition, resolution plan validity, and the importance of procedural fairness. The case, involving the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) and the Read more
The honorable court through its bench comprising of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud with Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra dismissed a PIL filed under Article 32 that challenges the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in States. The petitioner’s advocate argued that the appointment of the Deputy Chief Read more
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed accusations of defamation against Tejashwi Prasad Yadav in Transfer Petition (Crl.) No. 846 of 2023. The allegations concerned remarks that Yadav claimed to have made against the Gujarati people. In a landmark court decision, Hareshbhai Pranshankar Mehta filed a complaint against Yadav as Read more
In a momentous ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under the banner of “2024 INSC 101,” has set a significant precedent by quashing criminal proceedings against the appellants in a case that epitomizes the complexity of matrimonial disputes. The case, arising from Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No(s). 9013 of 2023 Read more
In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court ruled that occasional visits to the shared household cannot establish a domestic relationship, especially when such visits lack permanency and held that the married sister-in-law cannot be held liable for domestic violence allegations under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Read more
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed by a Navik in the Indian Coast Guard(ICG), seeking relief from the summary trial and the punishment imposed upon him. The court reaffirmed the disciplinary actions taken by the Coast Guard Authority against him stating the importance of Read more
The principles governing the grant of bail encompass various factors, including the gravity of the accusation, severity of the offense, and the accused’s potential influence on witnesses. Additionally, considerations such as the likelihood of absconding, tampering with evidence, and obstructing justice are crucial. The court’s satisfaction with the prima facie Read more
The Supreme Court bench comprising of CJI D.Y Chandrachud Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra today heard the petition filed by AAM Adami counsellor, Kuldeep Kumar, challenging the refusal of the Punjab and Haryana H.C. to stay the Chandigarh mayor elections. After seeing the video of the controversial elections Read more
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has rendered its judgment in Criminal Appeal of 2012, along with related appeals, affirming the convictions of individuals involved in a heinous crime resulting in the death of a person named Shivanna. Bench comprising of Justice Abhay S and Pankaj Read more