This article is written by Magizhini M of The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law, Chennai, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT The researcher aims to seek the importance of the independence of the judiciary and its significant relation to that of the principle of separation Read more
The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday sought response from the state authorities on a plea regarding the recent demolition of a mosque and madrasa in Haldwani. The demolition of religious structures on February 8 led to violent clashes in the area, killing five and injuring more than ten. Justice Manoj Read more
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
CITATION 2023 SCC Online SC 22 DATE OF JUDGMENT 03 Jan 2023 COURT Supreme Court of India APPELLANT K.C. Cinema (Correct Name K.C. Theatre) RESPONDENT The State of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. BENCH CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice P.S. Narasimha INTRODUCTION The judgement dtd. 18/7/2018 of a Division Bench Read more
CASE NAME VETRIVEL VS. STATE REPRESENTED BY ITS DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE CITATION 2022 SCC ONLINE SC 73 DATE OF JUDGMENT Jan 19, 2022 CASE NO Criminal Appeal No. 106 of 2022 (Arising out of SLP (Criminal) No. 8082 of 2021) CASE TYPE Criminal Appeal PETITIONER Vetrivel RESPONDENT State represented Read more
