SC dismisses NCW’s curative petition against its 2014 JT protecting husbands against Automatic Arrests [Read Order]
8 years, 7 months ago

SC dismisses NCW’s curative petition against its 2014 JT protecting husbands against Automatic Arrests [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising the Chief Justice, TS Thakur, and justices Anil R Dave, J.S.Khehar, and Pinaki Chandra Ghose, on August 4, dismissed the curative petition filed by the National Commission for Women, by circulation, against its 2014 judgment in Arnesh Kumar v State of Bihar.Arnesh Kumar was delivered by a two-Judge bench comprising justices Chandamauli Kr Prasad and. The Supreme Court bench comprising the Chief Justice, TS Thakur, and justices Anil R Dave, J.S.Khehar, and Pinaki Chandra Ghose, on August 4, dismissed the curative petition filed by the National Commission for Women, by circulation, against its 2014 judgment in Arnesh Kumar v State of Bihar. Arnesh Kumar was delivered by a two-Judge bench comprising justices Chandamauli Kr Prasad and Pinaki Chandra Ghose, on July 2, 2014. Specifically, the Supreme Court had directed all the State Governments to instruct its police officers not to automatically arrest when a case under Section 498-A of the IPC is registered, but to satisfy themselves about the necessity for arrest under the parameters laid down in Section 41 CrPC Secondly, it directed that all police officers be provided with a check list containing specified sub-clauses under Section 41 CrPC.

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Supreme Court Refuses To Review Order Affirming Doctors' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Review Order Affirming Doctors' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a review petition filed against its order which refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association v. VP Shantha) where it was held that doctors and medical professionals come within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan passed the. The Supreme …

Laws Intended To Protect Women From Cruelty & Dowry Harassment Shouldn't Be Misused To Settle Personal Scores : Supreme Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Laws Intended To Protect Women From Cruelty & Dowry Harassment Shouldn't Be Misused To Settle Personal Scores : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently, while quashing a case involving allegations of cruelty and dowry said that criminal law should not be used as a tool for harassment. While the provisions are intended to protect women from cruelty and dowry harassment, they should not be used to settle personal scores or pursue ulterior motives., the Court said. While the provisions are …

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a batch of petitions seeking review of its judgement by which it had denied to recognise same-sex marriage, noting that there was no "error apparent" and no "interference is warranted". No unqualified right to marriage: SC A five-judge Constitution bench led by then CJI Chandrachud on October 17, 2024, refused to accord legal backing …

Marriage Equality Case| New Bench Of Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On January 9
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marriage Equality Case| New Bench Of Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On January 9

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will the hear review petitions filed against the verdict refusing to recognize queer marriages in the Marriage Equality Case on January 9.A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai, Justice Suryakant, Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Dipankar Datta would be considering the review petitions in chambers. The Supreme Court will the hear review petitions filed against …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]
3 months ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

Live Law  

Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]
3 months, 1 week ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]

Live Law  

As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - importance to the general public; settlement of a contested position of law; utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added. …

Women should not misuse cruelty law for ‘personal vendetta’ against husbands: Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Women should not misuse cruelty law for ‘personal vendetta’ against husbands: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

Amid outrage over the death by suicide of a Bengaluru-based techie due to alleged harassment by his wife and in-laws, the Supreme Court, in a separate case, warned against the misuse of the cruelty law in marital dispute cases lodged by women against their husbands. The Supreme Court of India The cruelty law cannot be misused as a “personal tool …

'Married women misusing laws': Supreme Court's big remark after Bengaluru techie dies by suicide
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Married women misusing laws': Supreme Court's big remark after Bengaluru techie dies by suicide

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the rampant use of cruelty law by married women to harass their husbands and in-laws for selfish interests. The concern from the Supreme Court came amid growing demands for justice for 34-year-old Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide after accusing his former wife of filing false cases against him to …

Courts must exercise caution in dowry cases to prevent misuse of law: Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Courts must exercise caution in dowry cases to prevent misuse of law: Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said courts must exercise caution in dowry harassment cases to prevent misuse of law and avoid unnecessary trouble to innocent family members observing a tendency to implicate husband's kin. The top court, therefore, said courts must exercise caution in such cases to prevent misuse of legal provisions and the legal process and avoid unnecessary harassment …

SC criticises misuse of anti-dowry legislation for ‘personal vendetta’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC criticises misuse of anti-dowry legislation for ‘personal vendetta’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the growing misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, commonly known as the anti-dowry law, noting that it is increasingly being exploited to settle “personal vendettas” or exert undue pressure on husbands and their families. The Supreme Court bench highlighted the misuse of the provision, lamenting that exaggerated and unsubstantiated allegations …

‘If only men menstruated...’: SC on firing women judges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘If only men menstruated...’: SC on firing women judges

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned Madhya Pradesh high court’s decision to sack a woman civil judge for low disposal of cases, noting that the court ignored her physical and mental trauma following a miscarriage. The Supreme Court of India “I wish men had menstruation, then only they would understand,” justice BV Nagarathna observed while hearing a suo motu petition …

‘Even acquittal can’t erase scars’: SC slams misuse of dowry laws
4 months ago

‘Even acquittal can’t erase scars’: SC slams misuse of dowry laws

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cautioned courts against the indiscriminate prosecution of a husband’s relatives in dowry harassment cases, rueing the growing tendency to implicate entire families in domestic disputes. “We have no hesitation to hold that the said observation of this court is in fact, sounding of a caution, against non-discharge of the duty to see whether implication of …

Compromise can't end sexual harassment case, says SC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Compromise can't end sexual harassment case, says SC

Deccan Chronicle  

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices C.T. Sanjay Kumar overturned a Rajasthan High Court order that quashed a sexual harassment case based on a compromise between the accused and the complainant. The Supreme Court stated, “The impugned order is quashed and set aside, FIR and criminal proceedings shall proceed as per law,” emphasizing that the merits of the case were …

​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings
6 months ago

​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India has rapped judges over the knuckles, asking them to refrain from making “casual observations” that reveal their communal bias or misogyny. Taking suo motu cognisance of video clips featuring Karnataka High Court Judge V. Srishananda and his sexist comments to a woman lawyer on two separate judicial proceedings, a five-judge Special Bench headed by Chief …

Supreme Court to hear marital rape pleas next week
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear marital rape pleas next week

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday assured the petitioners that it would hear the batch of pleas challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws next week. The three-judge bench of the apex court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, while taking on the submissions of senior advocate …

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges

Live Law  

The petitions seeking review of the judgment refusing to recognize same-sex marriages are listed in the Supreme Court on July 10. Notably, the review petitions will be considered by a new bench composition since two judges of the 5-judge bench which delivered the judgment- Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and S Ravindra Bhat- have since retired.Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna …

Marital rape petitions to be listed next month: SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Marital rape petitions to be listed next month: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the petitions regarding the validity of the immunity to husband from marital rape “have to be decided”, as it agreed to list the matter after hearing in the Constitution bench matter relating to abrogation of Article 370 gets over in August. A five-judge bench is set to begin day-to-day hearings from August 2 …

Indian court’s verdict expands rights of homemakers and recognises value of chores
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian court’s verdict expands rights of homemakers and recognises value of chores

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court in India has …

Same sex marriage hearing: All you need to know about Supreme Court’s 5 bench ju
1 year, 11 months ago

Same sex marriage hearing: All you need to know about Supreme Court’s 5 bench ju

Live Mint  

LGBTQ rights in India have expanded in recent years and, if the current case in Supreme Court goes in favour of the petitioners then the country will become the second Asian jurisdiction after Taiwan to recognise same-sex unions. The 5 bench judges are hearing the petitions - Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima …

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts
2 years, 3 months ago

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts

Live Law  

Indian feminist scholarship has extensively examined embedded patriarchy in legal rules and their application by the courts. Maternity Leave Under CCS Rules Can't Be Denied Because Woman's Husband Has Two Children From His Previous Marriage: Supreme Court Case Title: Deepika Singh versus Central Administrative Tribunal | 2022 LiveLaw 718 Coram: CJI D.Y. Daughter's Right To Inherit Self-Acquired Property Of Father …

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response - The Hindu
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday, September 16, 2022, sought a response from the government on appeals to criminalise marital rape. During the brief hearing, All India Democratic Women's Association, represented by advocate Karuna Nundy, said both judges in the Bench in the Delhi High Court had agreed that the case raised a substantial question of law which required an authoritative …

Four Years Of Navtej Singh Johar Judgment : The Road Ahead After De-criminalization Of Consensual Homosexuality
2 years, 6 months ago

Four Years Of Navtej Singh Johar Judgment : The Road Ahead After De-criminalization Of Consensual Homosexuality

Live Law  

Four years back, on this day a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, to the extent that it criminalised same-sex relations between consenting adults. A) Section 377 was partially struck down: The court declared that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, in so far as it criminalizes consensual sexual …

SC seeks response on mechanism to address sexual harassment complaints against judges
2 years, 6 months ago

SC seeks response on mechanism to address sexual harassment complaints against judges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought its secretary general’s stand on the mechanism in place to deal with sexual harassment complaints against sitting and retired judges. A bench headed by Justice S K Kaul issued the direction with regard to a 2014 case filed by a law intern, who had accused a retired Supreme Court judge of sexually harassing her. …

Supreme Court Sets Plea Seeking Framing Of Guidelines On How To Handle Complaint Of Sexual Harassment Against Judges For Directions On Nov 15
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Sets Plea Seeking Framing Of Guidelines On How To Handle Complaint Of Sexual Harassment Against Judges For Directions On Nov 15

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear plea seeking framing of guidelines on how to handle complaints of sexual harassment against sitting/retired judges on 15th November 2022 for the purpose of passing appropriate directions. At the request of the Senior Advocate, Ms. Indira Jaising, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, a Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, A.S. Oka and Vikram Nath …

SC Nupur remarks: Civil society divided
2 years, 8 months ago

SC Nupur remarks: Civil society divided

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court’s severe criticism of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her offensive remarks about Prophet Mohammed, which triggered widespread protests and even violence in some places, has sparked a row with some groups supporting and others attacking the top court’s observations, seeking their retention or recall. However, opposing any expunging of the observations by the top …

A case of the court straying into the legislative sphere
2 years, 9 months ago

A case of the court straying into the legislative sphere

The Hindu  

Recently, the Allahabad High Court, while allowing two criminal revisions pertaining to a dowry case, took cognisance of the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, proposed certain safeguards and directed the State authorities of Uttar Pradesh to take the necessary steps for their implementation in a given time period. Strangely enough, the High Court specifically mentioned in …

Supreme Court judge recuses self from hearing journalist Tarun Tejpal's plea in sexual assault case
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court judge recuses self from hearing journalist Tarun Tejpal's plea in sexual assault case

Firstpost  

The acquittal of Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine by a sessions court in May 2021 was challenged in the Goa bench of the high court by the state government New Delhi: Supreme Court Judge Justice L Nageswara Rao on Friday recused himself from hearing the appeal of journalist Tarun Tejpal against the Bombay High Court’s order rejecting his plea …

Implement Judgment On Permanent Commission For Women As It Stands Instead Of Seeking Clarifications: Supreme Court To Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Implement Judgment On Permanent Commission For Women As It Stands Instead Of Seeking Clarifications: Supreme Court To Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Miscellaneous Application filed by the Union of India seeking certain clarifications in the judgment which directed the grant of Permanent Commission for women officers in the armed forces.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah expressed unhappiness at the "fashion" of filing MAs seeking clarification after a judgment. The Supreme …

'Have Some Difficulty': SC Judge Withdraws From Hearing Bengal Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 9 months ago

'Have Some Difficulty': SC Judge Withdraws From Hearing Bengal Post-Poll Violence Case

News 18  

Supreme Court judge Indira Banerjee on Friday rescued herself from a plea pertaining to alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal citing some difficulty in hearing the matter. The hearing comes after a petition was filed by Biswajit Sarkar, brother of the deceased Bengal BJP worker was called before a bench of Justices Banerjee and MR Shah. A report in The …

'His Tirades Going Unabated' : Madras High Court Directs Blocking Of Ex-HC Judge Karnan's Videos With Obscene Allegations Against Judges & Their Families [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

'His Tirades Going Unabated' : Madras High Court Directs Blocking Of Ex-HC Judge Karnan's Videos With Obscene Allegations Against Judges & Their Families [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday slammed C S Karnan, former High Court judge, for uploading videos with obscene, derogatory and defamatory statements against former and sitting judges of the Supreme Court and High Court and also for passing rape threats and sexually coloured remarks against wives of judges, women lawyers and female court staff.A division bench comprising Justices. The …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up
4 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up

Live Law  

Top Stories This Week:1. SC Issues Notice In Arnab Goswami's Plea Challenging "Breach Of Privilege Motion" Notice By Maharashtra Assembly The Supreme Court issued notice in a plea by Arnab Goswami, Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Republic Media Network, challenging the breach of privilege motion against him by Maharashtra Assembly. SC Issues Notice In Arnab Goswami's Plea Challenging "Breach Of Privilege …

"Has Become A Trend Now": SC Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Madhya Pradesh District Judge On Account Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
4 years, 6 months ago

"Has Become A Trend Now": SC Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Madhya Pradesh District Judge On Account Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice & also stayed disciplinary proceedings against a Senior District Judge from Madhya Pradesh on account of sexual harassment charges levelled against him by a woman judicial officer in 2018.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun while issuing notice on the petition remarked that filing complaints against. The …

'Matter Needs Early Decision By HC' : SC Says While Declining To Entertain Plea Against Andhra Pradesh HC's Stay On Three Capital Law
4 years, 7 months ago

'Matter Needs Early Decision By HC' : SC Says While Declining To Entertain Plea Against Andhra Pradesh HC's Stay On Three Capital Law

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain the plea for vacation of stay passed by the the Andhra Pradesh High Court on the formation of three capital cities in the State.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy & MR Shah stated that they were not inclined to interfere in the interim order which was first passed on …

2012 Delhi gangrape: SC rejects convict Pawan Gupta's curative plea; convict had argued court wrongly discarded juvenility claim
5 years ago

2012 Delhi gangrape: SC rejects convict Pawan Gupta's curative plea; convict had argued court wrongly discarded juvenility claim

Firstpost  

A six-judge bench headed by Justice NV Ramana dismissed the plea, saying ’no case is made out' New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the curative petition filed by Pawan Gupta, one of the four death-row convicts in the 2012 Delhi gangrape and murder case, against the dismissal of his juvenility claim. A six-judge bench headed by Justice NV …

Lawyer of Nirbhaya rape and murder convicts call the case media trial
5 years ago

Lawyer of Nirbhaya rape and murder convicts call the case media trial

Op India  

As only a few hours remain before the convicts in Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case are executed, unless the courts grant yet another stay, the lawyer of the convicts have not stopped trying to save their lives. Today lawyer AP Singh, who is claiming that one of the convicts Pawan Kumar Gupta was a juvenile at the time of the …

Breaking: SC Dismisses Curative Petition Filed By Nirbhaya Convict Akshay [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Breaking: SC Dismisses Curative Petition Filed By Nirbhaya Convict Akshay [Read Order]

Live Law  

A 5-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the curative petitions of Akshay, one of the four convicts awaiting execution of death penalty in the Nirbhaya gang rape-murder case.The bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Arun Mishra, R F Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan did not find any merits in the curative petitions. A 5-judge bench of …

Explained-What Is Curative Petition?
5 years, 2 months ago

Explained-What Is Curative Petition?

Live Law  

Curative petition is the last constitutional remedy available to a person whose review petition has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The curative petition was given shape and form in the case of Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra & Anr.,where the apex court reconsidered its judgment in exercise of its inherent power to prevent abuse of its process and …

Supreme Court restores arrest rule in SC, ST cases
5 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court restores arrest rule in SC, ST cases

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that laws to curb social discrimination are misused on account of human failing, and not because the castes or tribes sought to be protected were taking advantage of the law. Caste is not attributable to such an act.” “There is no presumption that the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes …

Wife Of Trial Judge Writes To Bombay HC CJ Alleging Dowry Harassment By Husband, In-Laws; Inquiry Ordered
5 years, 7 months ago

Wife Of Trial Judge Writes To Bombay HC CJ Alleging Dowry Harassment By Husband, In-Laws; Inquiry Ordered

Live Law  

Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog of Bombay High Court has forwarded a letter written by the wife of a sitting Civil Judge, Senior Division at Baramati to the registry in order to conduct a preliminary inquiry. In the said letter dated July 29, the 37-year-old woman has alleged they got married on May 8, 2007 and soon thereafter, her husband along …

Breaking-Rafale : SC Dismisses Centre's Preliminary Objections Against Relying On "Privileged" Documents; Review To Be Heard On Merits [Read Judgment]
5 years, 11 months ago

Breaking-Rafale : SC Dismisses Centre's Preliminary Objections Against Relying On "Privileged" Documents; Review To Be Heard On Merits [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed the preliminary objections raised by the Centre against using privileged documents for considering the review petitions in the Rafale case.The Court said that the review petitions will be heard on merits and a date will be fixed for that. The Supreme Court today dismissed the preliminary objections raised by the Centre against using privileged documents …

Sabarimala : Women Seek To Intervene In Review Petitions In Support Of SC Judgment
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala : Women Seek To Intervene In Review Petitions In Support Of SC Judgment

Live Law  

As the Supreme Court Constitution Bench is set to hear the review petitions against Sabarimala judgment tomorrow, four women filed applications today, seeking to intervene in support of the judgment.Two of the applicants- Bindu and Kanaka Durga- had entered the temple on January 2. As the Supreme Court Constitution Bench is set to hear the review petitions against Sabarimala judgment …

Breaking: SC To Consider Review Petitions Against Sabarimala Verdict Tomorrow
6 years, 4 months ago

Breaking: SC To Consider Review Petitions Against Sabarimala Verdict Tomorrow

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice RF Nariman, Justice AM Khanwilkar, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Indu Malhotra will consider the review petitions filed against the Sabarimala Judgement at 3pm Tomorrow.The review petitions rely heavily on the dissenting judgment of Justice Indu Malhotra to contend that constitutional parameters of rationality cannot be. A Supreme Court …

Breaking: SC To Consider Review Petitions Against Sabarimala Verdict Tomorrow
6 years, 4 months ago

Breaking: SC To Consider Review Petitions Against Sabarimala Verdict Tomorrow

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice RF Nariman, Justice AM Khanwilkar, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Indu Malhotra will consider the review petitions filed against the Sabarimala Judgement at 3pm Tomorrow.The review petitions rely heavily on the dissenting judgment of Justice Indu Malhotra to contend that constitutional parameters of rationality cannot be. A Supreme Court …

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Against Implementing SC Judgment On Women Entry
6 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Against Implementing SC Judgment On Women Entry

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala today dismissed a petition filed by National Ayyaappa Devotees Association and few others against the implementation of Supreme Court's judgment in Indian Young Lawyers Associaiton case, which permitted entry of women of all age groups to Sabarimala temple.The petition was filed contending that the SC judgment was merely "declaratory in nature", without casting. The High …

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Against Implementing SC Judgment On Women Entry
6 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Against Implementing SC Judgment On Women Entry

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala today dismissed a petition filed by National Ayyaappa Devotees Association and few others against the implementation of Supreme Court's judgment in Indian Young Lawyers Associaiton case, which permitted entry of women of all age groups to Sabarimala temple.The petition was filed contending that the SC judgment was merely "declaratory in nature", without casting. The High …

Supreme Court restores dowry arrests
6 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court restores dowry arrests

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday restored the power of the police to arrest the husband and their family members on a complaint of dowry harassment under IPC Section 498A but retained the power of courts to grant anticipatory or regular bail to accused. The CJI who wrote the order said when a sensitive legal provision is brought into …

Dowry case: father-in-law’s trial ordered
6 years, 9 months ago

Dowry case: father-in-law’s trial ordered

The Hindu  

A Delhi court has ordered framing of dowry harassment and misappropriation of dowry articles charges and trial of the victim’s father-in-law. The counsel for Mr. Singh submitted that the complainant had levelled sweeping allegations against the revisionist and his son without disclosing the date on which the dowry articles were allegedly entrusted to them. Court’s observation However, Additional Sessions Judge …

SC reserves verdict on reviewing order banning prompt arrest in dowry cases
6 years, 11 months ago

SC reserves verdict on reviewing order banning prompt arrest in dowry cases

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a plea to reconsider a July 2017 order that banned immediate arrest of the accused under the stringent anti-dowry harassment law. The Supreme Court is hearing a plea to reconsider a July 2017 order banning immediate arrest of accused under the anti-dowry harassment law. Dowry has a chilling effect on marriage,” …

Supreme Court larger bench to revisit judgment penalising gay sex
7 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court larger bench to revisit judgment penalising gay sex

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Observing that societal morality changes from age to age, the Supreme Court said on Monday that it will revisit its 2013 verdict upholding Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that bans homosexual acts, and referred to a larger bench a petition against the controversial law dating to 1860. Chandrachud, referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench a petition …

SC Decides to Revisit Ruling Barring Immediate Sec 498A Arrests
7 years, 3 months ago

SC Decides to Revisit Ruling Barring Immediate Sec 498A Arrests

The Quint  

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday, 29 November, that it can’t frame guidelines on how to investigate cases of dowry harassment as this would amount to going beyond the statutory provisions. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice DY Chandrachud have decided to revisit the judgment by a two-judge bench in July this year, which had directed the …

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