News Update Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Case of Termination of Two Lady Judicial Officers 17 Dec 2024 The Supreme Court, on December 17, reserved its judgment in the case challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate the services of two lady judicial officers, Aditi Kumar…
News Update Punjab & Haryana High Court: POCSO Act Supersedes SC/ST Act in Conflicting Provisions 15 Dec 2024 The Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterated that in instances where the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act conflict with those of the Scheduled Castes…
News Update Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Challenge to TM Krishna’s Award 13 Dec 2024 On December 13, the Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing of a plea challenging the Madras High Court’s decision that allowed the conferment of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award…
News Update Rajasthan High Court Quashes FIR Against Accused in Family Dispute 13 Dec 202413 Dec 2024 In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 175(3) of the BNSS (akin to Section 156(3) CrPC) against three accused—son-in-law, daughter, and daughter-in-law—based on…
News Update Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21 10 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…
News Update Supreme Court Sets Framework for Upholding Fair Trial and Legal Aid Standards 3 Dec 20243 Dec 2024 The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. 771 of 2024, issued detailed guidelines to strengthen procedural fairness in…
