Manjit Thakur
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High Court JudgementsAllahabad HC: Questioning Rape Victim's Character Violates Right To Dignity Under Article 21
Allahabad High Court warns advocates against character assassination of rape victims, ruling that labeling a survivor as a "woman of easy virtue" violates Article 21 and the Indian Evidence Act. Read the full analysis of the Bechan Prasad vs State of UP judgment.
High Court JudgementsYamuna Pollution Case: Delhi HC Replaces Jail With Rs 10L Fine
Delhi High Court replaces jail term with ₹10 lakh fine for Yamuna polluter. Read how the 2024 Water Act Amendment decriminalized environmental offenses and what it means for businesses
High Court JudgementsPunjab & Haryana High Court: "Wake Up Before You Retire" – Why Belated Pay Fixation Claims Can't Be Revived Years After Retirement
The Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a retired employee's pay fixation claim raised 28 years after the cause of action. Learn why the "continuing wrong" doctrine ends at retirement and how "delay and laches" can bar your legal remedies.
Supreme Court Judgement"Paying ₹7,000 For 10 Years Is Forced Labour": Supreme Court Orders UP Govt to Pay ₹17,000 Monthly to Primary Teachers
Supreme Court slams UP Government, ruling that paying primary teachers a stagnant ₹7,000 monthly honorarium for 10 years amounts to 'forced labour' (Begar). Read about the landmark verdict ordering a hike to ₹17,000 with back-dated arrears.
Supreme Court JudgementEducation Or Parental Support No Bar To Alimony: SC
Supreme Court rules that a husband's duty to provide alimony doesn't end if the ex-wife is educated or has parental support. Read the full analysis of the Court's decision to double the maintenance for a doctor’s ex-wife to ₹30,000/month
High Court JudgementsMere Humiliation Lacks Mens Rea for Abetment of Suicide Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the conviction of individuals accused of abetment of suicide, ruling that allegations of theft and public humiliation do not meet the legal threshold of Section 306 IPC without proof of direct instigation or "mens rea." Read the full analysis of the judgment in Pabitra Roy vs. State of West Bengal
High Court JudgementsSexual Assault Victim Identity Must Be Protected: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court denies bail to a POCSO accused and issues strict orders to the Delhi Police to ensure the anonymity of sexual assault survivors in all court documents and status reports. Read the full judgment by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
High Court JudgementsPOCSO Not For Consensual Young Adult Relationships: Delhi HC
The Court observed that while a minor’s consent is legally void, the "romantic nature" of a relationship and proximity to the age of 18 are vital factors in bail considerations.
NewsSC Directs ED to Form Special Investigation Team (SIT) to Probe Alleged RCOM Bank Fraud; Anil Ambani Undertakes Not to Leave India
The Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged bank fraud involving Anil Ambani and the Reliance ADA Group. The Court also recorded a formal undertaking that Ambani will not leave India without judicial permission.
News"Is This a Joke?": Supreme Court Slams J&K Admin Over 7-Year Trial Delay; Summons Home Secretary Over 'Undertrial Crisis'
"Is this a joke?" — Supreme Court slams J&K administration over a 7-year murder trial delay with zero progress in 82 hearings. Read about the summons issued to the J&K Home Secretary and the Court's intervention in the Anoop Singh v. UT of J&K case.
NewsKarnataka High Court Stays ₹10 Lakh Penalty on Flipkart in Walkie-Talkie Sale Dispute; Issues Notice to CCPA
In a major reprieve for the e-commerce giant, the Court halted the enforcement of a penalty concerning the sale of unauthorized radio equipment, questioning the platform's direct liability as an intermediary.
News"Halt Voter Deletions": Mamata Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Ahead of Key Hearing on Bengal Electoral Rolls
Mamata Banerjee moves SC against ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. Read about the logical discrepancy row & 1.36Cr voter notices.