Apex court is also seized of petitions seeking review of its July 2022 judgment upholding wide & sweeping powers entitled to Enforcement Directorate under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Court was hearing anticipatory bail application of 4 people accused of rioting in a school in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. In its order, court says school place for 'reformation via love & discipline'.
The India International Arbitration Centre chairman believes process of arbitration needs to be institutionalised so arbitrations become effective alternative dispute redressal mechanism.
Suspecting sandalwood smuggling, officials from forest, police & revenue depts of then TN govt had entered Vachathi, where they beat up villagers & raped 17 women and a minor.
Commission suggests giving judiciary discretion to hand out reduced sentences. This comes when courts have been delivering conflicting rulings on sexual relationships involving minors.
The Law Commission, however, said amendments were needed to the POCSO to “improve the situation” in cases where there was tacit approval on part of children aged 16 to 18 years.
Overturning NCDRC ruling, bench says 'no amount of compensation & monetary terms can undo harm caused by services' behaviour which has shaken foundation of appellant’s dignity'.
Bench also asks bar to submit details to convince top court that no lawyer was prevented from appearing before Manipur HC based on 'religious or any other affiliations'.
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that since 'relationship between husband & wife falls into marital rape exception to section 375, pre-requisite of consent becomes immaterial'.
The proposed amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code aims to reduce timelines and provide for a mechanism that involves minimal interaction with the court. It fails on both counts.
Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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