Jahanvi Agarwal The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, led by BJP MP Brijlal, has proposed noteworthy amendments to the legal framework, aiming to fortify the institution of marriage and refine mental illness defenses. Among the recommendations, the reintroduction of Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a compelling notification, G.S.R. 832(E) dated November 9, 2023, exercising its authority under section 79 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. This notification brings into effect the Limited Liability Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court underscored the state’s primary responsibility for compensating victims of stray animal attacks, encompassing incidents involving dogs and cattle. Specifically addressing dog bite cases, the court established compensation benchmarks, Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal In a significant move recognizing the impact of pending criminal cases against legislators on political democracy, the Supreme Court has directed High Courts to establish specialized benches for the expedited resolution of over 5,000 such cases. The three-judge Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal Balasubramanian Menon, a distinguished legal luminary from the northern reaches of Palakkad district in Kerala, has etched his name into the annals of legal history. Remarkably, at the age of 97, Menon has achieved a noteworthy feat, securing Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Supreme Court Collegium has put forth recommendations for the elevation of Chief Justices from the Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gauhati High Courts to the Supreme Court, aiming to address the increasing caseload and maintain the Court’s full working Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced a rescheduled date for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XVIII, moving it to December 10 from the original date of December 3. The decision aims to prevent scheduling conflicts Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Supreme Court has scheduled the final hearing for the challenges to Assam’s National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act to commence on December 5, 2023. Solicitor General Tushar Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal Renowned advocate Prashant Bhushan in the Electoral bonds case recently argued before the Supreme Court that the electoral bond scheme infringes upon citizens’ fundamental right to information about political parties. He cited previous Supreme Court judgments, asserting that Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal Expressing “significant concerns” regarding the investigation into an incident where a seven-year-old boy was reportedly slapped by fellow students under the direction of their teacher in a private school in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district, the Supreme Court has Read more