In a landmark judgment, by Justice J.B.Pardiwala in the Gujarat High Court has ruled that a Hindu woman who married a Muslim — and renounced her Hindu faith to embrace Islam — is entitled to inherit her father’s ancestral property Read More …
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SC Questions Whether Kerela High Court Can Annul Marriage?
The Supreme Court said that it would examine the question whether the Kerala High Court, by exercising its powers under the writ jurisdiction, could annul the marriage of a Muslim man to a Hindu woman who had embraced Islam. The Read More …
Central Information Commission: Answer Sheets Can Be Accessed By Students Under Right To Information Act 2005.
The CIC in an order has ruled that educational institutions that are public authorities cannot refuse to provide exam answer sheets under the RTI Act. The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University had refused to part with the information, instead asking the student to approach the Read More …
Supreme Court To Have Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines, Funds Rs 10 Lakh Released By Court.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra issued a directive to the Supreme Court registry on Tuesday to install three machines after advocate Nandini Gore pointed out how difficult it is for women visiting and working in the court Read More …
Hadiya's Case: SC questioned its earlier findings
Hadiya’s Case has taken the new turn, today while hearing the matter SC was seen bewildered on its previous findings. Bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra questioned a Kerala high court order in May that annulled the marriage between Hadiya, who Read More …
Delhi HC deprecates MCD and Delhi Police for not complying with SC order
Delhi High Court reprobate the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi police for non-complying with Supreme Court order whereby Chandni Chowk was declared as a non-vending zone, considering influx in that area. Bench comprising of Justices G S Sistani and Chander Read More …
Free Legal Aid Is Offered By Court Clinics To Visiting Inmates.
It is the first time ever, when over 4000-6000 jail inmates visiting lockups at various Delhi Court complexes every month, will be able to avail Free Legal Aid through ‘Clinics’ set up by Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) Read More …
Delhi High Court Takes A Path Breaking Initiative By Employing 5 Acid Attack Victims And A Transgender.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave jobs to five acid attack victims and a transgender person after their plight was brought to the notice of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal. Confirming the decision, a senior member of the High Read More …
Surana and Surana IIT Madras IP Moot: Shaastra 2018 [Jan 5 – 7, Chennai]: Prizes Worth Rs. 1 Lakh; Register by Nov 20
AIM An effective technological solution necessitates a comprehensive understanding of legal, political and social landscapes. We have therefore initiated Shaastra’s maiden Moot Court Competition, to stress the significance of gauging the legal calculus while addressing the question of advancement. Our Read More …
Call for Papers: UPES Seminar on Water Laws and Resource Management [Nov 3 – 4, Dehradun]: Submit by Oct 10
About College of Legal Studies, UPES Dehradun is pleased to inform that we are inviting submissions in the form of papers for International Seminar on Water Laws and Resource Management. The seminar will take place from 3rd to 4th November, 2017. Read More …