Keeping Pace with Legal Change
The Rajasthan High Court Bar Association today expressed profound grief following the tragic Air India Ahmedabad flight crash. The association conveyed heartfelt condolences to all affected, extending prayers to those lost in the crash and at B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital. They emphasized the fragility of life and offered solidarity.
This case concerns a gold loan dispute in which the complainant, Abhishek Singh, claimed that the bank had committed fraud and misappropriation after he paid back his debts but failed to receive the gold he had pledged. Citing it as a counterblast, the High Court dismissed the FIR against bank officials. By assessing the evidence and making conclusions based on malice without a trial, the High Court exceeded its authority under Section 482 CrPC.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the 10% Maratha reservation in education and government jobs for 2025, pending final judgment. A three-judge bench will expedite hearings to scrutinize the quota’s constitutional validity amid competing claims of social justice and meritocracy.
The Law Commission of India seeks to empanel twelve Legal Consultants on one-year contracts to support its law reform projects. Applicants must hold an LLB, demonstrate research skills, and commit full-time, while remuneration is fixed at ₹60,000 per month contract.
Dhirubhai Ambani University’s School of Law launches innovative LL.M. programs blending in-depth specializations, global immersion tours, and industry-aligned internships. Guided by eminent faculty and cutting-edge research, the School aims to equip graduates with the skills and insights to excel in a global legal landscape.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.
The viral video of an Indian student’s deportation from a US airport has ignited debates on immigration enforcement, highlighting concerns over procedural transparency, rights of foreign nationals and the need to balance security protocols with humane treatment and individual dignity.
It was decided by the Supreme Court in the case Sachin v. State of Maharashtra that an accused person cannot be made worse off for appealing a conviction that they have already been found guilty of. Increasing the severity of punishment in such appeals is a violation of both procedural fairness and natural justice, particularly when the state does not oppose the decision.
The Supreme Court of the United States addressed the legal repercussions of consent decrees in family division cases in this significant decision. The court reaffirmed that after such decrees have been issued, they cannot be challenged via a new litigation and must only be opposed through recall processes.
The Supreme Court of India, in the case of B.S. Yediyurappa v. A. Alam Pasha, thoroughly investigated the intricate relationship that exists between Sections 17A and 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Court investigated whether or not there is a need for previous punishment prior to conducting an inquiry into public personnel.
