News Update – Page 35 – Lawcutor

RTE Under Fire: Supreme Court Pushes Uttar Pradesh to Address Religious Discrimination in Schools

On November 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of India heard a petition filed by activist Tushar Gandhi, highlighting the ongoing issues of religious discrimination and the violation of the Right…

Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Bail in Allahabad HC Ruling; Cites “Judicial Discipline”

On November 28, 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed by four convicts challenging the cancellation of their post-conviction bail by the Allahabad High Court. The case…

Supreme Court Criticizes Trial Court and Prosecutors Over Procedural Irregularities in POCSO Case

On November 28, 2024, the Supreme Court expressed deep concerns about systemic delays in the justice delivery process while addressing procedural irregularities in a POCSO case. The Court set aside…

Supreme Court Criticizes GRAP-IV Implementation in Delhi, Orders NCR States to Respond on Air Pollution Measures

On November 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of India strongly criticized the failure of authorities in effectively implementing the GRAP-IV measures to address Delhi's air pollution crisis. During a hearing…

Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Aside Juvenile’s Adult Trial in POCSO Case, Cites Delay in Assessment Process

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently overturned an order from a Children's Court that had tried a juvenile as an adult in a case involving sexual assault under the…

Supreme Court Strongly Criticizes Uttar Pradesh Police for Abuse of Power, Grants Conditional Protection to Petitioner

Expressing strong disapproval of the Uttar Pradesh Police, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court remarked that the police in the state were "enjoying power" and "entering a dangerous area"…

Supreme Court Affirms the Integrity of Section 164 Cr.P.C. Statements, Rejecting Witness Retraction

The Supreme Court in Vijaya Singh & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand has reinforced the sanctity of statements recorded under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C., ruling that such statements cannot…

Supreme Court Cautions Against Unnecessary Implication of Distant Relatives in Domestic Cruelty Cases

Payal sharma vs. State of Punjab, 2024 INSC 896 In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has stressed the importance of ensuring that distant relatives of a husband are not…

Supreme Court Convicts Public Servant for Accepting ₹2000 Bribe: Presumption Under Prevention of Corruption Act Discussed

Case Details: State of Karnataka vs. Chandrasha 2024 INSC 899 The Supreme Court has convicted a government employee for accepting a bribe of ₹2000, emphasizing that the quantum of bribe…

Supreme Court Clarifies When a Consensual Relationship May Constitute Rape on False Promise of Marriage

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court provided clarity on the legal interpretation of consensual sexual relationships amounting to rape on the false pretext of marriage. A bench of Justices…