The Supreme Court of India recently quashed criminal charges against a man accused of sexual assault under the false pretence of marriage, emphasizing that the breakdown of a consensual relationship cannot be criminalized. Consensual Relationships Cannot Be Criminalized In a significant ruling, the bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Read more…
In a critical move, the Supreme Court of India recently set aside a condition imposed by the Patna High Court that required bail bonds to be furnished months after the initial bail orders were passed. The Court found such conditions legally unfounded, questioning the delay as unfair to the accused. Read more…
In a significant move toward strengthening child protection, the Supreme Court of India recently issued crucial directives to ensure effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Highlighting the devastating impact of child marriage, which strips children of their right to fully experience childhood and their autonomy, the Read more…
On October 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued a stern directive, summoning the Chief Secretary of Assam to appear on November 14, 2024. The order came in response to the ongoing issue of unpaid dues to tea garden workers in Assam. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka Read more…