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Child Custody- Legally speaking

Supreme Court Decries Use of Children as Pawns in Bitter Custody Disputes

The Supreme Court expressed concern on Monday about a child’s welfare caught in a custody battle. Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih urged the parents to prioritize the child’s care... Read more »

Allahabad High Court to Man Denying Paternity: ‘Take DNA Test or Pay Maintenance’

In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court ordered a man to either pay maintenance to his children or undergo a DNA test to prove he is not their father. Justice Prashant... Read more »
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Verdict In: Supreme Court Greenlights Election Commission’s Maniktala By-poll Schedule

“The Election Commission of India (ECI) submitted to the Supreme Court today a by-poll schedule for West Bengal’s Maniktala constituency, which has lacked legislative representation for over two years [Suvendu Dey and... Read more »

Push for Justice: PIL Urges Activation of Post-Mortem Facility in Lakhimpur Kheri

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been lodged in the Allahabad High Court, urging the activation of a constructed post-mortem facility in Nighasan, Lakhimpur Kheri District. Filed by Advocate Syed Mohammad Haider... Read more »

Legal Limbo: Allahabad High Court Sends Minor to Father’s Custody Pending Majority

The Allahabad High Court has postponed its decision regarding a minor girl’s request to live with her ‘husband’ until she reaches the age of majority on June 7. Meanwhile, the court has... Read more »

Transcending Boundaries: Madras High Court Mandates Horizontal Reservation for Transgender Persons

Madras High Court Orders Mandatory Horizontal Reservation for All Transgender Individuals in Tamil Nadu. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan’s ruling on April 8 invalidated the Tamil Nadu government’s previous order, which limited horizontal reservation... Read more »

Rajasthan HC Overturns Transfer of 198 Panchayat Officials; Sets New Guidelines

The Rajasthan High Court recently issued guidelines on transferring Panchayat officials, highlighting the importance of local autonomy and grassroots democracy. Justice Arun Monga noted that while the State government can exercise its... Read more »

Delhi High Court Warns: Apathy Towards Deforestation Could Turn City into Barren Desert

The Delhi High Court recently warned that Delhi could become a barren desert if the current generation remains apathetic about deforestation [Neeraj Sharma v Union of India]. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted... Read more »

Delhi HC Slaps Contempt Notice on Forest Official Over JNU Tree Felling

The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), South Division, for allowing the cutting of two trees and transplanting 132 on the JNU campus, violating... Read more »

How Legally Appetizing is Swiggy’s Appeal? Karnataka High Court Ponders its Palette

The Karnataka High Court remains uncertain about its jurisdiction regarding Swiggy’s plea against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order. Justice MGS Kamal expressed doubts during a May 21 hearing and reiterated... Read more »