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Punjab & Haryana High Court Declines PIL on Illegal Immigration: A Legal and Policy Perspective

Introduction In a recent legal development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…

5 months ago

Supreme Court Clarifies Dowry Demand Not Essential for Section 498A IPC Offence

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has recently reaffirmed that a dowry demand is not a necessary element to constitute…

5 months ago

Supreme Court: Spouses in Void Marriages May Claim Maintenance Under Hindu Marriage Act

Supreme Court: Spouses in Void Marriages May Claim Maintenance Under Hindu Marriage Act

6 months ago

Chhattisgarh HC Acquits Husband Accused of Brutal Sexual Assault That Led to Wife’s Death, Citing Marital Rape Exception

Raipur, February 12, 2025: The Chhattisgarh High Court has acquitted a 40-year-old man accused of marital rape and unnatural sex,…

6 months ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court’s Landmark Judgment: Widow’s Eligibility for Family Pension Despite Conviction

Introduction In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that a widow remains eligible for a…

6 months ago

Supreme Court Declines Micromanagement of Mob Lynching Cases: A Legal Analysis

Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking intervention in mob lynching…

6 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Treatment: A Landmark Judgment

Introduction In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has reaffirmed the rights of individuals seeking mental health treatment by…

6 months ago

Bombay High Court Upholds BCI’s Criminal Background Check for Law Students: Legal and Ethical Implications

The recent decision of the Bombay High Court to refuse a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the Bar Council of…

6 months ago

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA): Key Supreme Court Judgments of 2024

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, remains a crucial tool in combating financial crimes in India. In 2024,…

6 months ago

Section 498A IPC: Misuse or Misunderstanding? A Deeper Look into Domestic Abuse and Legal Realities

The debate around Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with cruelty to a woman by her…

6 months ago