WhatsApp Messages By Daughter-In-Law After Lodging FIR Shows Relationship With In-Laws Was Normal: Calcutta High Court Quashes 498A Case

Jahanvi Agarwal The Calcutta High Court dismissed the criminal proceedings against the petitioners who were accused of conspiring to beat up their daughter-in-law (opposite party no 2) on many occasions.  Justice Shampa (Dutt) Paul noted that the daughter-in-law’s claims were not backed Read more

Hapur Incident: Allahabad High Court Bar Association Calls Off Strike, Oudh Bar Association To Abstain From Judicial Work

Jahanvi Agarwal After the suo motu cognizance of the police violence against advocates in Hapur on 4th September 2023, the Allahabad High Court expressed criticism of the Advocates and Bar Councils/Associations strike and absenteeism from work strategies. The Supreme Court’s verdict on Read more

Delhi High Court: Central Government Asserts CUET Not Compulsory for DU 5-Year Law Course Admissions; UGC Objects

Central Government Asserts CUET Not Compulsory for DU 5-Year Law Course

Vidushi Vats The Central government has informed the Delhi High Court that enrollment in central universities does not require mandatory participation in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). This statement was presented to a division bench consisting of Chief Justice Read more

The P&H High Court has established 15 Principles: for trial court judges when deciding on sentences in criminal cases.

Landmark Decision: P&H High Court Establishes 15 Key Principles for Convict Probation Releases

Vidushi Vats The Punjab and Haryana High Court has established “15 Principles” for the release of convicts on probation. These guidelines are meant to be taken into account by trial court judges when deciding on sentences in criminal cases. Justice Read more