Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a colonial-era law, criminalized "unnatural offenses," including consensual same-sex relationships. However, in a historic judgment on September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized consensual homosexual acts between adults, marking a significant step towards LGBTQ+ rights.
The verdict emphasized the fundamental rights to equality, dignity, and privacy, affirming that love and personal choice should not be subject to criminal prosecution. This ruling has been celebrated as a milestone in India's journey toward inclusivity and human rights.
The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Vikram Nath has held that in order to attract the application of Section of the Transfer of Property Act which requires months rsquo notice for termination of lease...
The Supreme Court in India has started allowing sign language interpretation for hearing impaired lawyers demonstrating that not everything needs to be spoken aloud in court In a recent case a deaf advocate was permitted to virtually argue with the...
The Supreme Court observed that the question whether a cheque was issued towards a time barred debt is to be decided on evidence ldquo It is only in cases wherein an amount which is out and out non-recoverable towards which...
Workplace conflicts are inevitable Whether stemming from miscommunication differences in expectations or interpersonal issues they can disrupt the professional environment and affect productivity For both employers and employees finding a way to resolve these conflicts quickly fairly and cost-effectively is...
The Rajya Sabha has passed the JThe Supreme Court has noted that children born out of irregular marriages including one between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman are legitimate and therefore eligible to inherit intestate property as per applicable...
The arbitration law has undergone repeated amendments with only one aim mdash making India the hub of international arbitration Last month the government set up an expert panel headed by former law secretary TK Viswanathan to suggest reforms in the...