Allahabad High Court Seeks Review of POCSO Law in Cases Involving Minor Couples
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Law Commission of India to examine possible amendments to the POCSO Act, 2012, in cases involving minor couples. The cour…
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Gift Deed vs Sale Deed vs Will: Choosing the Right Transfer Instrument
Choosing between a Gift Deed, Sale Deed and Will affects when property ownership passes, whether payment is required, and how much control the owner retains. Un…
Supreme Court Orders Probe into Alleged Assault on Lawyers Protesting Against BCI Chairman
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by a senior officer of Deputy Com…
Lawyers, Journalists, Other Professionals Should Not Be Stopped From Doing Their Job Amid Delhi Protest Curbs: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court directed authorities to ensure unhindered professional access for lawyers, journalists, and essential workers amidst strict security curbs and…
Delhi Protest Row: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notices Over Alleged Metro Shutdown, Seeks Compliance Report
The Supreme Court of India has issued contempt notices to senior government and Delhi Metro officials over alleged non-compliance with its directions concerning…
Encumbrance Certificate: Why You Need One Before Buying Land
An Encumbrance Certificate helps prospective land buyers examine registered transactions that may affect a property's legal or financial position. Learn what an…
CJP protests: Delhi court rejects legal head Ratna Singh's plea for FIR against police officials who detained her
A Delhi court has dismissed Ratna Singh’s application seeking registration of an FIR against police personnel who allegedly prevented her from attending a lawye…
Delhi Riots: Court Finds Sharjeel Imam Violated Interim Bail Conditions By Being Present During Brother's Media Interview
A Delhi court has reportedly found that Sharjeel Imam apparently violated an interim bail condition by being present in the room while a media person interviewe…
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against TN Speaker Dropping Disqualification Proceedings Over AIADMK MLAs' Cross-Voting
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker's decision to drop disqualification proceedings initiated against AIADMK MLAs…
Victim Also Has Right To Seek Speedy Trial Like Accused: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the right to a speedy trial is not the exclusive prerogative of the accused, ruling that crime victims and complainants also possess…
Power of Attorney for Property Transactions: Risks and Safeguards
A Power of Attorney can make property transactions easier when the owner cannot personally handle every step, but it does not itself transfer ownership. Learn h…
'Blue Shawl' Remark: Bengaluru Special Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Former MP Prathap Simha In SC/ST Act Case
A Bengaluru Special Court has granted anticipatory bail to former Mysuru MP Prathap Simha in connection with two FIRs arising from alleged caste-related remarks…
DBRANLU Sonepat To Host National Conference On Emerging Trends In Trademark Protection; Abstracts Invited
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, through its IPR Facilitation and Research Centre, will organise a national conference on emerging …
Doctrine Of Seat Of Arbitration In Indian Jurisprudence
The Supreme Court of India has developed a comprehensive framework distinguishing the juridical seat of arbitration from the physical venue of hearings. Through…
S.72 BSA | Courts Must Compare Signatures Themselves, Expert Evidence Cannot Be Called Routinely In Handwriting Disputes: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that under Section 72 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), courts must compare disputed signatures themselves and cannot routi…