In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directives aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically pertaining to the compensation awarded in cases of hit-and-run motor accidents. The directives were issued in response to a writ petition (C) No. Read more
In a “significant ruling” addressing a dowry death case, the Delhi High Court has brought attention to the “prevalence of regressive mindsets” associated with “insatiable dowry demands,” framing them as a “broader societal concern.” The case involved the alleged “harassment and suicide” of a daughter-in-law over the birth of female Read more
Today, a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court had the 3rd day of hearing of the case relating to the minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar Datta, Manoj Misra, and Satish Read more
The court dismissed the prosecution initiated against a 28-year-old man accused under the POCSO and IT Acts for downloading and viewing child pornography. It clarified that the offenses would only be established if the individual had distributed the downloaded pornographic content publicly or to others. Justice N Anand Venkatesh asserted Read more
This article is written by Karthik Krishnan N of 7th Semester of Christ Academy Institute of Law, an Intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”. George Orwell This article conducts a nuanced exploration of the Cattle Trespass Act of 1871, Read more
![Indian Litigation Fellowship 2024 for 1st Gen Women Litigators [4 Fellows to Get Rs. 3.6L/Month Each]: Apply by Feb 11](https://legalvidhiya.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-136-360x240.png)
About the Fellowship The aim of this programme is to provide fellowships for young first-generation women litigators at the start of their career. The fellowships are intended to provide financial and mentorship support to encourage and equip more women litigators with the necessary support systems and professional training early in Read more
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GNLU Center for ADR is organizing a guest lecture on the topic “Women in Mediation: Unleashing power of Women Mediators in Mediation” on the 24th of January 2024, from 15:45 IST. Event Details How to Register? Interested candidates can register via the link given at the end of the post. Registration fee No Read more
About National Legal Rights Consortium The National Legal Rights Consortium is a part of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), which is a premier National Business Chamber for Women envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen, and Professionals from all walks of life. Supported by the massive Read more
This article is written by Saloni of 8th Semester of BBALLB of Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Department of Laws Khanpur Kalan, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT In order to give every woman access to a safe, secure, and supportive environment free from sexual harassment, the Sexual Harassment of Read more
This article is written by Prajwal Guleria of 8th semester of Lovely Professional University, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT The POSH Act’s implementation in India to prevent workplace sexual harassment has made tremendous progress, but there are still significant hurdles to be overcome, including poor awareness, stigma and fear, Read more
