Mother Living in PG Not Entitled to Custody Without Support System: Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Father as Primary Caregiver
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld a Gurugram Family Court…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…