In a recent judgment a Delhi trial Court has held that the new law PCSOA that raises the age of consent for sex from 16 to 18 years is "undemocratic" and "regressive" and it would act as a "tool for the police to harass minors". More

In the matter of State of Rajasthan vs. Darshan Singh, the Supreme Court has held that a deaf and dumb person is a competent witness. If in the opinion of the Court, oath can be More

A consumer forum recently held a bank guilty of deficiency for attempting to absolve itself of responsibility in a fraudulent cheque encashment case. The Court reprimanded More

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed the review petition filed by farmers and Greater Noida Authority in the land acquisition case challenging the Allahabad High Court More

A Delhi Court in on of its judgment has held that a person cannot be denied rent hike of ones' premises, hired by the government, on the ground that the same is being used More

The Bombay High Court has held that there is no law that can prohibit an adult from taking decisions pertaining to his or her life and thereby allowed a 21-year-old student to undergo sex change surgery. The court further held that neither the Union government nor the state government has any objection to the surgery. More

The Rajasthan High Court has cancelled 99-year lease for 100 acres of land with historical Jal Mahal on it, given by the state government to a private firm to develop More

In a divorce petition field by the husband, the Bombay High Court has held that the planning when to start a family cannot be treated as cruelty. The Court further held that it is a mutual decision and a husb More

In response to a PIL filed by Karuna Society for Animals and Nature, a NGO, the Supreme Court on 7th may 2012 sought a reply from the Centre and all state governments on a plea for complete ban on the use of plastic bags in the country, while acknowledging the deleterious effects of such materials on humans and animals. More

Pursuant to the judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Suraj Lamp & Industries Pvt. Ltd. Vs. State of Haryana & Anr., wherein it was held that immovable property can be legally and lawfully transferred/conveyed only More

The Delhi high court has modified the parole guidelines of the state government and struck down a certain section that made those convicted for some offences ineligible to get this relief. More

In its judgment dated May 3, 2012 in the case of Arjun vs. State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court has held that the right of private defence is available only when there is a reasonable apprehension of receiving injury. Section 99 of IPC explains that the More

Vide its judgment in the public interest litigation Avishek Goenka Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Anr., the Supreme Court of India has prohibited the use of black films of any visual light transmission (VLT) percentage or any other material upon the safety glasses, windscreens (front and rear) and side glasses of all vehicles throughout the country. The SC has directed the authorities to implement the directions with effect from 4th May, 2012. More

In the case of Mrs. Anita Singh vs. Public Information Officer, Passport office, the CIC on May 1, 2012 has said that the information provided by a person while applying for a More