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Section 397 IPC: Mere exhibition, brandishing or holding weapon openly by offender to threaten and create fear or apprehension in mind of victim is sufficient, says Supreme Court

While not leaving even an iota of doubt in the mind of anyone, the Supreme Court in the fitness of things has minced just no words in a brief, brilliant, bold and... Read more »

RECORDING WIFE’S PHONE SECRETLY IS A VIOLATION OF HER RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AS EVIDENCE: P&H HC

In a clear, cogent, commendable, composed and convincing judgment titled Neha vs Vibhor Garg in CR No. 1616 of 2020 and CR No. 2538 of 2020 (O&M) that was delivered finally on... Read more »

PLACING AN ORDER GRANTING PROTECTION OF LIFE AND RECOGNITION OF MARRIAGE IN THE SAME FRUIT BASKET: A CASE OF EQUATING APPLES WITH ORANGES

Recently, the High Courts of various jurisdictions have witnessed a surge of cases wherein inter-faith, inter-caste, LGBTQ, live-in, heterosexual couples wherein the man is under the age of 21 years and adulterous... Read more »

Arrest on mere allegations has potential to destroy reputation of an individual, necessary to apply great care at pre-conviction stage: Delhi HC

In the fitness of things, it is most gratifying to learn that the Delhi High Court has in a learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled Radhye Shyam vs State in Bail... Read more »

Responsibility of online portals in publishing news

INTRODUCTION I n the last two decades, Indian citizens have adopted the use of the internet in almost all spheres of life. We have easy access to the news and updates that... Read more »

Unequal treatment of wives a valid ground for divorce for Muslim women: Kerala HC

Without leaving space for even an iota of doubt, the Kerala High Court in a realistic, robust, rational, remarkable and refreshing judgment titled Ramla vs Abdul Rahuf in Mat. Appeal No. 431... Read more »

Balancing trade and data governance across borders

At the recently held Sydney Dialogue 2021 on ‘Emerging and Critical Cyber Technologies’, India highlighted the need to develop international co-operation on standards and norms surrounding data governance and cross-border data flow.... Read more »

RECOVERY BASED ON DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MADE IN ANOTHER CRIME: SC ACQUITS ACCUSED IN MURDER CASE

In a major development with far reaching consequences, the Apex Court has in a recent, robust, rational and refreshing judgment titled Rakesh Rai @ Vishal Rai @ Purna Rai & Anr vs... Read more »

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LEGAL EDUCATION: BOON OR BANE? A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

INTRODUCTION: While the whole world is still grappling with the ill effects of covid-19, the catastrophic and irreversible impact it had on the entire world will continue to be felt for times... Read more »

Trade unions and their implications in labour law and Constitution of India

INTRODUCTION The essence of trade unionism is social uplift. The labour movement has been the haven for the dispossessed, the despised, the neglected, the downtrodden, the poor. A. Philip Randolph Trade Unionism... Read more »