Bhopal, February 2025 – In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a married woman cannot claim that her consent for a physical relationship was obtained through a false promise of marriage. The judgment, which quashed a rape case filed by a married woman, has sparked debate in legal and social…
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on a petitioner who challenged the construction of a hospital near an army establishment. The court criticized the petitioner for wasting judicial time and filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) without any substantial public concern. This judgment reinforces…
A major controversy recently sparked involving the Wikimedia Foundation, the parent organization of Wikipedia. The controversy stems from the alleged failure to remove ‘objectionable content’ about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has initiated legal proceedings against four Wikipedia editors for their alleged failure to remove content deemed objectionable and inaccurate about this revered…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh police to conclude their investigation into MLA Abbas Ansari within ten days. This directive came during a hearing on Ansari’s bail plea concerning charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. Abbas Ansari, a member of the…
The Karnataka High Court is engaged in a Public Interest Litigation challenging the decision of the state government to confer cabinet rank on 42 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) who head different boards and corporations. With Suri Payala from Bengaluru and an employee of the Karnataka State…
In a recent set of events, the Uttar Pradesh Police have revealed a conspiracy to assassinate Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain. The conspiracy was allegedly planned during the violence that erupted over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal. The police arrested Mohd Ghulam for orchestrating the plot. Ghulam is viewed as a close…
Introduction Imagine walking down a busy street, and you see a frail old man, his hands trembling as he reaches out for alms. Instead of receiving help, he is arrested, fined, or even jailed. This is the grim reality of India’s anti-begging laws, which criminalize one of the most vulnerable sections of society rather than…
This Article is written by Advocate Prachi having experience in corporate law, including contract drafting, legal research, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property, as well in criminal law. In this Article, Advocate Prachi has explained everything related to Abetment to suicide under BNS. In today’s complex social fabric, where emotions run high and relationships often teeter…
This Article is Written by Chaya Deepika Geeda, A student of SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL HYDERABAD. The Author has explained thoroughly about the offences against children under Bharitya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) . INTRODUCTION Children are the foundation of any nation’s future, and ensuring their safety, well-being, and development is of paramount importance. However, children in India…
This Article is written by Srimallya Samaddar, A student of Brainware university, Barasat, West Bengal and the article explains about the provisions of Grievous hurt under Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2023, which replaced the Indian penal code, of 1860. It provides legal framework including causing grievous hurt it…
