Supreme Court directed High Courts to set up panels of its judges to regulate and monitor trials under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd May 2018

The Law Commission suggests amending the Constitution to realise the objective of simultaneous Elections In India. The commission is now headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice B.S. Chauhan, says opinions and suggestions should come in by May 8, 2018.

posted by Ketankumar 18th Apr 2018

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court termed “unconstitutional” discrimination in health insurance policies of individuals with genetic disorders.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Feb 2018

The Supreme Court gave the State governments the discretion to decide, on facts, whether areas covered by local self-governing bodies or areas proximate to municipal pockets should be exempted from the court’s nationwide prohibition on sale of liquor within 500 metres along the highways.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Feb 2018

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra formed a five-judge Constitution Bench, led by him, to resolve the conflict between two three-judge Benches of the Supreme Court, which has again brought to the fore the simmering tensions within the court.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Feb 2018