Delhi High Court rejects plea seeking directions to ECI to justify use of EVMs

Earlier, a single-judge had rejected the petition on the ground that the issue had been decided previously. The petitioners sough directions to ECI to comply with Section 61A of Representation of People Act before holding any elections through EVMs.  Section 61A states, “notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made thereunder, the giving and … Read more

Supreme Court allows accused-wife to retain child’s custody

Subhash, a 34-year-old software engineer, had died by suicide in Bengaluru. He left behind an elaborate suicide note and also made a video blaming his estranged wife Nikita Singhania and her family of harassing him and filing false cases against him, driving him to take his life. His video and suicide note sparked a debate … Read more

Kerala court sentences girlfriend Greeshma to death

Sharon Raj, a final-year BSc Radiology student, met Greeshma, a literature student, during their time at a private college in Kanyakumari. The two reportedly maintained a romantic relationship for over a year before tensions arose. The prosecution alleged that Greeshma, wanting to end the relationship after her family arranged her marriage to another man, conspired … Read more

Can CAG reports be made public before being tabled in Assembly? Delhi High Court to examine

On January 14, the Bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said in its order that the PIL petitioner’s case appears to essentially flow from the right of disclosure of information and the right to know. The CAG took the stand that till the audit reports are tabled in the Legislative Assembly, … Read more

Bombay High Court grants bail to Rona Wilson, Sudhir Dhawale

The Bhima Koregaon case stems from an event known as Elgar Parishad event organised on December 31, 2017, by a group of persons including activists and retired Supreme Court judge Justice PB Sawant and retired Bombay High Court judge Justice BG Kolse-Patil. The event marked the 200th anniversary of the victory of Dalit soldiers in a battle against … Read more

Supreme Court livid after Punjab says “helpless” to provide medical aid to Jagjit Dallewal

The State government told the Court that other protesting farmers were obstructing the State’s attempts to secure medical aid to Dallewal thereby, rendering the State machinery helpless. “Farmers are keeping close vigil around the protest site. If a move is made to take him somewhere, then..” Punjab Advocate General (AG) Gurminder Singh submitted. We are … Read more

Madras High Court orders SIT probe into Anna University sexual assault, directs ₹25 lakh compensation for victim

On the Commissioner’s press conference in which he had reportedly ruled out the involvement of more than one accused, AG Raman said media was sensationalizing the case. “It is because some people were taking advantage and making it seem as if some co-accused had been let off in the case… there is no government permission … Read more

V Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

Journey of Justice Ramasubramanian: From Madras High Court to Supreme Court Justice Ramasubramanian’s illustrious legal career spans over four decades, marked by significant milestones and contributions to the Indian judiciary. His journey began in the hallowed halls of Madras Law College, where he earned his law degree. Early Career and The Madras High Court He … Read more

Justice V Ramasubramanian: Former Supreme Court Judge Appointed NHRC Chairperson

Archyde Navigating the Digital Landscape: SEO and Website Migrations Table of Contents 1. Navigating the Digital Landscape: SEO and Website Migrations 2. A Lifetime Dedicated to Justice: The Legacy of Justice Ramasubramanian 3. Justice Ramasubramanian: A Legacy of Service and Adaptability 4. A Respected Legal Mind: The Journey of Justice Ramasubramanian 5. Justice Ramasubramanian: A … Read more