Manjit Thakur
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High Court Judgements“No Hope If Even the Home Minister Is Helpless”: Karnataka High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Rampant Illegal Sand Mining
The Karnataka High Court has initiated a Suo Motu PIL over illegal sand mining. "No hope if Home Minister is helpless," remarked the Bench after G. Parameshwara admitted to a political-mafia nexus. Read the full legal report here.
Supreme Court Judgement‘Targeted Vendetta’: Supreme Court Slams Union Govt, Imposes ₹5 Lakh Cost For Blocking IRS Officer’s ITAT Appointment
The Supreme Court slams the Union Govt for a decade of "targeted vendetta" against an IRS officer, imposing ₹5 lakh costs for blocking his ITAT appointment.
NewsPF And ESI Due Date Dispute To Be Resolved By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has issued notice in the Woodland (Aero Club) case to settle the debate on tax deductions for delayed PF & ESI contributions. Read more here.
Supreme Court JudgementMere Presence of Advocate in Professional Capacity Giving Advice Cannot
Supreme Court rules that an advocate’s mere presence or professional advice cannot be treated as criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC. Read the full analysis of the Beri Manoj v. State of AP judgment.
Supreme Court JudgementMenstrual Health is a Shared Responsibility, Not Just a "Women’s Issue": Supreme Court Recognizes Right to Menstrual Hygiene Under Article 21
In a landmark ruling (Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India), the Supreme Court declares menstrual hygiene a fundamental right under Article 21. Discover the Court's mandatory directions for free sanitary pads, separate toilets, and sensitizing boys and male teachers in schools.
Supreme Court JudgementPrivate Property Demolition Needs Legal, Scientific Basis: SC
The Supreme Court quashes a demolition order in Santiniketan, ruling that property rights under Article 300-A require clear statutory grounds and scientific proof.
High Court JudgementsKarnataka HC Seeks Reform To Stop Parallel Land Litigation
Karnataka High Court suggests empowering Civil Courts to stay mutation orders in title and possession disputes. Learn how the latest ruling on Section 136(3) of the KLR Act aims to reduce parallel litigation and protect property rights.
Supreme Court JudgementSewer Death Compensation: SC Extends Rs 30 Lakh Rule
Supreme Court clarifies that the ₹30 lakh compensation for manual scavenging deaths applies to cases prior to the 2023 Balram Singh judgment if unpaid. Read the full analysis of the SC's latest ruling on sewer cleaning deaths, compensation arrears, and the status of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis.
NewsSupreme Court AI Platform To Tackle Case Pendency
CJI Surya Kant announces a major AI digital platform to track case pendency. Explore the Supreme Court’s administrative reforms, from AI case management to digital payments.
NewsSupreme Court Halts New UGC Equity Regulations; Warns of 'Dangerous Impact' and Social Division
The Supreme Court has stayed the UGC Equity Regulations 2026, warning of "dangerous consequences" and social division. Read our detailed analysis of the legal challenge against Section 3(c), the argument for caste-neutral protection, and the Court's decision to restore the 2012 framework.
Supreme Court JudgementFormer Contract Workers Get Hiring Preference, SC Says
The Supreme Court rules that principal employers must prioritize former contract workers when hiring regular staff for the same roles. Read the full analysis of the M/S Premium Transmission judgment on contract labour rights, sham contracts, and Section 33(1) of the ID Act.
High Court JudgementsWife’s Virginity Test Rejected By MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected a husband’s plea for a wife’s virginity test, ruling that the denial of sex is not a direct ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. Read the court’s landmark observations on the right to privacy, the medical irrelevance of the hymen, and the deprecation of the two-finger test in matrimonial disputes.