Criminal Justice Reform: What India’s New Laws mean for You
Three new criminal laws will go into force across India on July 1 2024. These laws will replace old laws from the colonial era and have a big impact on
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Karnataka High Court Rules: Husband’s Paramour Not Considered Family or Relative, Exempt from 498A IPC Proceedings
On June 12, 2024, the Karnataka High Court, under the bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna, delivered a significant ruling in Criminal Petition of 2023. The case involved accusations under several
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Supreme Court’s Call for Accountability: Shared Responsibility Among Courts, Lawyers, and Litigants in Addressing Court Delays
Court delays have been a big problem in India for a long time. These delays make it hard for people to get justice quickly and add to the pile of
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Hit and Run Accident in India: Eye-Opening Stats, Legal Battles, and Emerging Tech!
India, with its vibrant culture and bustling cities, faces a significant challenge in the form of road traffic accidents, particularly hit and run incidents. The maze of roads and highways
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Requirement of Central Government Approval for Prosecuting Section 498A IPC Offences Committed Abroad in India
The Kerala High Court recently delivered a significant judgment, stating that criminal proceedings under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against a man residing in Australia could not
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Karnataka High Court Affirms Unemployed Husband’s Duty to Maintain Wife & Daughter
Karnataka High Court rules an unemployed husband cannot avoid maintenance responsibility for wife and minor daughter despite lack of income.
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Partner’s Consent Not Required for Termination of Pregnancy: Bombay HC Permits Termination of 25-Week Pregnancy
Bombay High Court upholds a woman's right to terminate a 25-week pregnancy, reinforcing autonomy and legal clarity on reproductive choices in India.
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Bombay HC: Summoning Order Under Section 319 CrPC Requires Substantiated Allegations, Not Speculative Guesswork
Bombay High Court clarifies Section 319 CrPC, stressing the need for strong evidence and judicial caution when summoning new accused during trial.
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Empowering Persons with Disabilities: Legal Challenges and Accommodations in Municipal Leases
Karnataka High Court stresses legal limits for writ courts, upholding municipal authority in lease matters and warning against judicial overreach.
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Kerala High Court Upholds Paternity by Estoppel Principle: Man’s Actions Preclude Paternity Challenge
Kerala High Court reinforces paternity by estoppel, ruling that a man who accepted fatherhood cannot later deny it, prioritizing the child’s welfare.