Supreme Court Reaffirms: Conversion to Christianity Ends Scheduled Caste Status
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that a person who converts to Christianity or any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism ceases to be a member of a…
India: Legal News & Updates (Page 3)
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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide student protests over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities and demands for accountability…
Students Are Jailed For Merely Protesting; Bail Denied Even For Having Biryani On Ganga Boat Trip : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concern over the shrinking space for dissent in India, highlighting instances where students and citizens have face…
Supreme Court Directs Changes to APAAR Consent Form, Protects Student Data
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and CBSE to revise the APAAR consent form to explicitly allow parents to refuse consent or opt out of the scheme. The …
Supreme Court Says It Will Closely Monitor NTA Reforms
The Supreme Court has stated that it will closely monitor the implementation of reforms undertaken by the National Testing Agency (NTA) following controversies …
Bar Council of India Introduces Digital Ethics Code for Lawyers
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has introduced comprehensive Digital Ethics and Social Media Guidelines for advocates, law students, and legal interns. The new f…
SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases; directs CBI to expedite investigations
The Supreme Court has proposed the establishment of special courts for day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising from the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence. The Co…
Leaving your rented flat before the lock-in period ends? Here's what happens to the security deposit
Tenants who vacate a rented property before the expiry of the lock-in period may risk losing part or all of their security deposit, depending on the terms of th…
Calcutta High Court: Mediation Cannot Be Forced in Mutual Consent Divorce Cases
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that courts cannot compel spouses seeking divorce by mutual consent to participate in mediation. The Court held that mediation…
RGNUL's CIIPR To Organise International Seminar On Inclusive Labour Law Regime In India
RGNUL Punjab's Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (CIIPR), in collaboration with Law Mantra Trust, will organize a two-day international sem…
Delhi High Court Upholds Government's Decision to Shift Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the government's decision to shift activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital amid concerns over his deterio…
Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks with Sonam Wangchuk
Social activist Anna Hazare has urged the Central Government to immediately open dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is on…
Supreme Court Orders Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners
The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to formulate a comprehensive policy for the premature release of elderly and terminally ill pris…