Priyanshu The Tripura High Court has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of missing persons by issuing a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at improving the effectiveness of investigations in missing cases. The guidelines were issued in response Read more
Priyanshu On July 12, 2024, the Bombay High Court has ordered the immediate release of Sikandar Kale, a 30-year-old man who remained incarcerated for over four years due to his inability to pay a fine of Rs. 2.65 lakhs, even Read more
Priyanshu In a landmark decision on July 11, 2024, the Himachal Pradesh High Court declared that continuous practice as an advocate for seven years is not a prerequisite for eligibility to be appointed as an Additional District and Sessions Judge. Read more
Radhika Mittal On June 12, – The Bombay High Court underscored the importance of the deceased’s right to dignified last rites, equating it with fundamental rights enjoyed during one’s lifetime. The court was hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) Read more
Radhika Mittal The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Punjab, has raised serious concerns over the rejection of insurance claims on unfounded substantiated grounds by insurance companies. The Commission emphasized the urgent need for the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Read more
Radhika Mittal In a notable observation, the Allahabad High Court emphasized the necessity for consistency in judicial decisions, especially concerning bail orders, to maintain public confidence in the legal system. This statement came during the adjudication of an anticipatory bail Read more
Radhika Mittal A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai has criticized the investigative agencies for their failure to arrest high-profile businessmen like Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, and Mehul Choksi in a timely manner, allowing them to Read more
Radhika Mittal The Supreme Court reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) with Justice Hima Kohli as its Head.of the Supreme Court will continue her leadership of the Supreme Court’s Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC). She Read more
Radhika Mittal The Allahabad High Court has ruled that disputes arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) can be settled through compromise, irrespective of any conflicting provisions in other legislation such as the Criminal Procedure Read more
Radhika Mittal The Sikkim High Court has implemented a new policy granting menstrual leave to women employees working in the Registry. Under this policy, women employees are entitled to take 2-3 days off each month for menstrual leave. To avail Read more