According to S. 57, if a person is arrested and detained the investigation is to be completed in 24 hours. But, in a case where an investigation cannot be completed in this fixed time period and, there exists sufficient ground for believing that the ..
An inquiry under Section 202 of the Code is not in the nature of a trial for there can be in law only after process is issued to the accused. The said proceedings are not strictly proceedings between the complainant and the accused. A person against ..
Courts may monitor an investigation into an offence when it is satisfied that either the investigation is not being proceeded with or is being influenced by interested persons. Thereby the appeals in this matter was dismissed..
In a fresh and interesting development, the Delhi High Court just recently on May 26, 2020 in a notable judgment titled Court On Its Own Motion vs State Of NCT Of Delhi & Ors in W.P.(C)3250/2020 after taking suo motu cognizance of the grievances face..
In a fresh, welcome and interesting development, the Supreme Court has just recently on July 6, 2020 in a latest, landmark and extremely laudable judgment titled Reepak Kansal vs. Secretary-General, Supreme Court Of India & Ors. in Writ Petition (Civ..
It is good to see that the Supreme Court just recently on June 18, 2020 in a latest, landmark and laudable judgment titled Subhash Sahebrao Deshmukh vs Satish Atmaram Talekar And Others in Criminal Appeal No. 2183 of 2011 has reiterated yet once agai..
The Court finally held that, when a female foetus is destroyed through artificial means which is legally impermissible, the dignity of life of a woman to be born is extinguished. It corrodes the human values. The Legislature has brought a complete co..
Whether there was a need to consider settled law and guidelines with regard to prevention of sexual harassment at workplace?..
The petitioners contended that, Article 21 not only guarantees right to life to the citizens but also cast an obligation upon the State to protect the same. Further the Code of medical ethics also specifies the Practitioners to take all measures to ..
The facts and circumstances of the case show that recovery is impossible. There is no doubt that the applicants and the accused have lived separately for the past 14 years. It is also true that a good part of the lives of both sides were involved in ..
Upon hearing the parties, the Court held that, sexual orientation is inextricable facet of Article 21 and thus it cannot be violated. The Court also gave directions for the recognition of the transgender community. Some of the notable directions in..
Upon hearing the parties the Court held that, section 377 grossly violated right to dignified life, privacy, equality and hence unconstitutional. ..
The Court found the wedding bond between the parties to be destroyed beyond repair. Public interest and interest of all concerned lie in the acknowledgment of this reality and to proclaim defunct de jure what is already defunct de facto...
The Apex Court while citing O.VIII, R 5, C.P.C. which provides that every allegation of fact in the plaint, if not denied specifically or by necessary implication or stated to be not admitted in the pleading of the defendant,shall be taken to be admi..
After findings by the Court and a failure of the appellant to prove the claims of adultery by the respondent, and the fact that she was in a relationship before marriage is meaningless. The Court held that no such act of the respondent leads to a bel..
Upon hearing the parties, the Court upheld the HC’s decision and stated that, reciting prayers would be an essential part of the religion but using loudspeakers to recite is not necessary..
The Court decided that the exclusive right of male succession included in sections 7 and 8 of the Act must be suspended so long as the right of livelihood of the female descendants of the last male holder continues...
The petitioners contended that, the Act unreasonably restrains them from manufacturing Bidis during the agricultural season. The provisions do not have a rational nexus with the object sought to be achieved by the legislation in question. The objec..
The Court upon hearing the parties held that, that the case involved a substantial question of lawand the appellants were entitled to the certificate as of right. A substantial question of law is one which is of general public importance or which dir..
The Court examined the Convention 162 of the International Labor Conference that provides arrangements for the betterment of workers. The Court requested that the "All Safety in the Use of Asbestos" guidelines and rules distributed by the Internation..
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