Election Commission Doing Greatest Disservice If It Doesn't Act In Time Against Use Of Religion For Votes : Justice KM Joseph

"The use of religion, race, language, caste to get votes is forbidden. Election Commission must come down heavily, whoever it is, however high he may be, they should do in time. They should not keep matters pending. If they do not do that, they are doing the greatest disservice to the Constitution," Justice Joseph said. Read More>>

Can A Person, Awarded Monetary Compensation But Has Not Received It, File Appeal As Indigent? Supreme Court Answers

At the outset, the Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol referred to Order XXXIII (Suits by indigent persons) and Order XLIV (appeals by indigent persons) of the CPC, 1908 and observed that these provisions “exemplify the cherished principle that lack of monetary capability does not preclude a person from knocking on the doors of the Court to seek vindication of his rights.” Read More>>

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. This digest aims to inform you about the latest judgments, orders, and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Supreme Court during the past week, providing a succinct overview. Read More>>

Hindu-Muslim Marriage Invalid Under Muslim Personal Law : MP HC Refuses Protection Plea Of Inter-Faith Couple

The petitioners, stating that they were in love with each other, approached the Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act, however on account of objections raised by the family, they could not appear before the Marriage Officer. As a result, their marriage is not being registered. Read More>>

Liquor Policy: Delhi Court Seeks ED's Response On Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea, Hearing On June 01

Special judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts issued notice and sought response of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the pleas filed by Kejriwal seeking regular bail as well as interim bail. Read More>>