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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of lawyers and the judiciary in shaping the country's legal system Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the legal fraternity for their substantial contribution to the country's independence movement and its...
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today that the Supreme Court is officially 'onboard' with the National Judicial Data Grid NJDG now The CJI described the onboarding of the Supreme Court data on NJDG portal under the court's 'open...
lsquo Judges can rsquo t burden lawyers due to uneasiness with technology rsquo CJI Chandrachud- CJI Chandrachud appealed to judges to continue hybrid hearings saying that this was not just meant for the Covid- pandemic period Chief Justice of India...
The Supreme Court today ruled that DBS Bank and its directors who were appointed after the amalgamation with Lakshmi Vilas Bank LVB and had their appointments approved by the Reserve Bank of India RBI cannot be held criminally liable for...
The General Data Protection Regulation GDPR remains a cornerstone of data protection in the EU Since its implementation in several updates have refined its application addressing evolving data privacy concerns For solicitors understanding these changes is crucial for advising...
In today's globalized economy money laundering poses a significant threat to financial systems and institutions including law firms As facilitators of various financial transactions law firms are often targeted by money launderers seeking to legitimize illicit funds Anti-Money Laundering AML...