Is Extramarital Affairs Offense in India
The legal aspects of marriage in India have marked a radical and a historic transformation. Although this once might be…
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Supreme Court Mandates Physical Service for Section 35 BNSS Notices, Rejects WhatsApp: Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh
In one of the historic judgments, the Supreme Court of India covered one of the most important questions about the…
Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Arrest in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the arrest of the son of the appellant in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scandal case, holding that the authorities had adhered to constitutional protections. The appellant had contended that the arrest did not involve proper communication of reasons, contravening Articles 21 and 22. Relying upon Vihaan Kumar Vs. State of Haryana, the Court reaffirmed that the arresting officers had given adequate information. It rejected the appeal and reaffirmed that arrests need to meet the test of meaningful communication and procedural fairness.
Kerala HC Cites Valmiki’s Transformation to Highlight Criminal Reformation
The article discusses the results of the case analyzed by the High Court on the issue of the constant and infamous designation of someone as a rowdy and the open disclosure of their criminal record. It throws some light on the reformation inclined focus of the court, the right to privacy of a citizen and the delicate position of police surveillance, which eventually decides to have the name of a petitioner off a rowdy list after a long history of well-behaved behavior.
Safeguarding Personal Liberty: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Narco-Analysis Tests by justice Sanjay Karol
With a particular emphasis on the prohibition of forced narco-analysis tests under Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution, this article takes a look at the judgment that the Supreme Court made in the case of Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar twenty-five years ago. The facts, pertinent statutes, and essential concerns that were addressed by the Court are outlined in this document.
Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order in Dhanya M vs State of Kerala by Justices Sanjay Karol, Justices Manmohan
The order of preventive detention that had been issued against Rajesh, a financial operator in Kerala, was overturned by the Supreme Court, which further emphasized that preventive detention should not be used in lieu of regular criminal processes. The verdict emphasizes constitutional protections, which ensure that such powers be utilized in a proportionate manner and in accordance with the law.
Madras HC: LGBTQ+ Couples Can Make Families Even Without Same-Sex Marriage Law
Despite the fact that there is no legislation governing marriages between people of the same gender, the Madras High Court has ruled that LGBTQ+ couples have the right to have kids. During a separate proceeding, the Calcutta High Court granted Sharmishta Panoli temporary release, raising concerns about the procedural errors that led to her detention for making contentious comments on social media.
Madras High Court: LGBTQ+ Couples Can Form Families Even Without Legal Marriage
Following a peaceful resolution between the two parties, the First Information Report (FIR) that had been filed against a man who was accused of gazing at a lady on a flight was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The court came to the conclusion that pursuing the lawsuit would be pointless and emphasized the significance of resolving disagreements of this kind by mutual agreement wherever possible.