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Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions to Safeguard Rights of Disabled Prisoners: A Milestone for RPwD Act Compliance

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening disability rights within India’s correctional system, the Supreme…

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Maternity Leave Is a Legal Right, Not a Concession: Kerala High Court Shields NBEMS Trainee from Cancellation

In a significant judgment reinforcing women’s reproductive and workplace rights, the Kerala High Court has…

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Wife’s Right to Maintenance Cannot Be Waived by Agreement: Kerala High Court Reiterates

In a significant judgment strengthening women's rights under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence…

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Can Rape Case on False Promise to Marry Be Settled Amicably? Supreme Court Says Yes

In a significant development that may shape the legal discourse around consensual sexual relationships arising…

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SC: Stamp Duty Relief for Cooperative Societies Cannot Be Conditioned on Extra Verification Not Mandated by Law

In a major ruling reinforcing statutory supremacy over executive directions, the Supreme Court of India…

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Beyond the Defendant: Supreme Court Reconsiders Third-Party Access to Order IX Rule 13 CPC

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has once again stepped in to address a persistent…

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Supreme Court Directs 30% Reservation for Women Lawyers in Gujarat Bar Associations: A Landmark Move for Gender Equality in Legal Leadership

In a significant step toward promoting gender equality in the Indian legal profession, the Supreme…

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Plea Against Telangana Govt’s 42% Backward Classes Quota in Local Bodies, Allows Petitioners to Move High Court

Introduction: In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on October 6, 2025, refused…

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Negative DNA Report Only Disproves Paternity, Not Rape: Tripura High Court Upholds POCSO Conviction Despite Mismatch

In a significant judgment clarifying the evidentiary value of DNA reports in sexual offence cases,…

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