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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 childâs welfare.
Fundamental Rights Upheld: Karnataka HC Upholds Entitlements to Pension, Health Gratuity, and Leave Encashment
Karnataka High Court affirms leave encashment as a constitutional right, ensuring public employees receive due benefits under Articles 19(1)(f) and 31(1).
Allahabad High Court: Cruelty Finding Leads to Divorce, Not Dependent on Desertion Proof
Allahabad High Court rules that cruelty alone is valid ground for divorce under Section 13, even if the requirement of desertion is not fulfilled.