Manjit Thakur
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NewsPM CARES Fund Privacy Under RTI: Delhi High Court Explains
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the PM CARES Fund, even as a juristic or government entity, retains its right to privacy under the RTI Act. Read about the court’s landmark observations on Section 8(1)(j) and why public authorities don't automatically lose privacy protections.
High Court JudgementsCivil Judge Has No Jurisdiction to Terminate Muslim Marriage While Deciding Talaq Validity: Gauhati HC
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that only Family Courts or District Judges have the jurisdiction to authenticate Talaq or grant divorce decrees, declaring a Junior Civil Judge's order a nullity.
High Court JudgementsPatna High Court Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation for Illegal Arrest of 15-Year-Old Juvenile
Patna HC slams Bihar Police for the unlawful arrest of a minor, ordering ₹5 lakh compensation to be recovered from the personal salaries of erring officers.
NewsGauhati High Court Relocation: Why 1,300+ Lawyers are Protesting the Shift to Rangmahal
From hunger strikes to a historic boycott of the CJI’s foundation ceremony, the Gauhati High Court Bar Association is at war with the Assam government over the proposed shift to Rangmahal. Discover the full timeline, the referendum results, and what the CJI had to say about the ‘Judicial City’ project.
Supreme Court JudgementPOCSO Age Tests And Romeo-Juliet Clause: Supreme Court View
Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad High Court’s directions for mandatory medical age tests in POCSO cases at the bail stage. The Bench urges the Centre to consider a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause to prevent the criminalization of consensual adolescent relationships and curb the misuse of the POCSO Act.
High Court JudgementsAllahabad High Court Questions Whether Government Law Officers Can Represent Private Parties When the State Is Involved
Can a Government Law Officer represent a private party in a case where the State is involved? The Allahabad High Court seeks a report from the UP Principal Secretary (Law) on the duties and limitations of Additional Chief Standing Counsel. Read the full details of Smt. Meera Devi vs. State of U.P.
News"Mockery of Justice": Supreme Court Pulls Up High Courts Over 23-Year Delay in Serious Criminal Trials
The Supreme Court slams the "mockery of justice" caused by a 23-year delay in a Rajasthan dowry death case. Read about the new directives to all High Courts to prioritize trials for murder, rape, and sensitive crimes held up by interim stay orders.
High Court JudgementsDelhi HC Holds Live in Relationship Does Not Amount to
The Delhi High Court has ruled that naming a live-in partner as a spouse in official records is not "gross misconduct" if the relationship was transparent. Read how the Court restored a retired official's full pension and gratuity with 6% interest.
High Court JudgementsDelhi HC: Making a Woman Continue Pregnancy Violates Her Bodily Autonomy and Harms Mental Health
The Delhi High Court rules that forcing a woman to continue an unwanted pregnancy violates her bodily integrity and mental health. Read about the landmark judgment on reproductive autonomy, marital discord, and why a husband's consent is not required for abortion under the MTP Act.
NewsHigh Drama in Kolkata: ED Moves Calcutta HC Seeking CBI FIR Against CM Mamata Banerjee Over I-PAC Raid Controversy
ED moves Calcutta High Court seeking CBI probe against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged obstruction during I-PAC raids linked to the coal smuggling case.
News"Ministry Used as Personal Fiefdom": Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Lalu Yadav, Family in Railways Land-for-Jobs Case
Delhi Court orders framing of charges against RJD chief Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi, and others in the high-profile Railways land-for-jobs scam. Read how the court slammed the 'criminal enterprise' for using the Railway Ministry as a personal fiefdom and why 52 accused were discharged.
NewsSupreme Court Considers Habeas Corpus Plea Against Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention; Kapil Sibal Argues ‘Procedural Lapses’ Vitiate Order
Supreme Court hears habeas corpus plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argues procedural lapses, non-supply of documents, and suppression of peace-appealing videos vitiate the order. Next hearing on January 12. Read the full legal analysis of Gitanjali Angmo vs. Union of India.