The Supreme Court, while acquitting a convict in a dowry death case, emphasized the critical importance of ensuring that a dying declaration is trustworthy and reliable, and inspires confidence when it is considered the sole basis for a criminal conviction. The Court pointed out that the circumstances under which the dying declaration was recorded raised concerns about whether it was a...
The Supreme Court recently allowed a candidate who passed Class 12 as a private student to take admission for MBBS course after NEET counselling. This was after the National Medical Commission informed the Court that as per the latest Graduate ...
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 22) granted relief to three judicial service aspirants from Bihar whose candidatures were rejected by the Bihar Public Service Commission(BPSC) due to non-production of original certificates at the time of interview. Holding that production ...
Introduction: Indian Constitutional Law is the backbone of the country's legal system, laying down the framework for governance, rights, and duties of citizens, and the functioning of various institutions. Enshrined in the Constitution of India, adopted on January 26, 1950, ...
The Supreme Court, while granting custody of a minor child to the her aunt despite opposition from the father, held that the personal law or statute couldn't override the welfare of the child while deciding the custody of the child. ...
The Personal Data Protection Bill (PDP Bill) is a transformative piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding personal data and ensuring privacy in India. Here’s a concise overview of its key provisions and implications for businesses and individuals. Key Provisions of ...
The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar, the ambitious public scheme that uses biometric data to generate unique identification numbers for citizens, is constitutionally valid, but with conditions. Here are the key takeaways from today’s verdict. Read More >