Supreme Court Declines to Stay Trial Against Lalu Prasad in Land for Job Scam
New Delhi, India July 21, 2025. In what can be described as major development that reiterate the effort towards faster…
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Supreme Court Backs Stem Cell Banking: Analysis by Justice R. Mahadevan and Justice J.B. Pardiwala
The question that has been raised on several occasions but the answer to which has not been given on many…
Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Addresses Acts Causing Harm Done with Consent Without Intent to Cause Death or Grievous Hurt
Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, stipulates that an act not intended or known to likely cause death or grievous hurt is not an offense if the person harmed is over eighteen and has consented to the risk. For example, if two adults agree to fence for amusement and one is injured without foul play, no offense is committed.
Should Judges Be Exempt from Airport Security Checks?
The issue of exempting judges from airport screening depends on weighing judicial dignity against public safety. Those in favor posit that judges, being constitutional officials, are entitled to privileges similar to diplomats, in respect for their dignified position and avoiding inconvenience. Critics respond that security is not open to debate in terms of equality before the law and potential misuse or impersonation. In India, there is no express exemption in terms of aviation security regulations, although discretionary courtesies are occasionally given. International practices differ, with some countries offering exemptions. The problem highlights institutional respect versus uniform security measures, necessitating a sophisticated policy response.