Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005: The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether a transgender woman can claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The DV Act was enacted by Parliament on September 13, 2005, and extends to the whole of India. It is basically […]
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Transfer Of Property Act, 1882
Transfer Of Property Act, 1882: The Supreme Court recently held that rents receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an “actionable claim” as per the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA). Transfer of Property Act, 1882: The TPA is an important piece of legislation that governs the transfer of property between […]
DNA And Face Matching Systems At Police Stations
DNA And Face Matching Systems At Police Stations: Over a year after Parliament passed the Criminal Procedure Identification Act (CrPI), 2022; the Centre is preparing to introduce ‘DNA and Face Matching’ systems in 1,300 police stations nationwide, despite the Act’s provisions not yet being fully implemented. The Indian government is set to implement the “DNA […]
Intelligence Bureau : Exempted From RTI
Intelligence Bureau: Exempted From RTI The Delhi High Court recently ruled that the Intelligence Bureau stands exempted from the rigours of RTI Act by virtue of Section 24 (Act not to apply to certain organisations) thereof. IB is an internal intelligence agency of India that is used to gather intelligence from within India and also […]
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Parliamentary Committee has reviewed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill, proposing significant changes to India’s Criminal Justice System, recommendations including a gender-neutral provision criminalizing adultery. The BNS Bill, introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, seeks to replace the colonial-era IPC (Indian Penal Code). Key Highlights of the Proposed […]
Withholding Tax : SC Judgement
Withholding Tax : SC Judgement The Supreme Court (SC) recently held that without an express notification, the companies cannot, automatically, claim lower withholding tax of 5%, even if provided for in the Direct Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Withholding tax is withheld or deducted from certain types of income, such as wages, dividends, interest, and royalties, […]
Guidelines For Designation Of Senior Advocates : Supreme Court
Guidelines For Designation Of Senior Advocates : Supreme Court The Supreme Court (SC), in its full court meeting held recently, decided to confer senior designations on 47 former judges of the High Courts. The candidates need to be at least ten years’ standing as an Advocate or ten years’ combined standing as an Advocate and […]
Ethics committee Of Lok Sabha
Ethics committee Of Lok Sabha: Lok Sabha Speaker has referred a “cash-for-query” complaint made by a BJP MP against a Trinamool Congress member to the Ethics Committee of the Lower House. The complaint is based on evidence from an advocate, which he claims shows the exchange of bribes between the accused and a businessman. He […]
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Act : Update
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Act : Update The Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of an unborn child by rejecting a woman’s plea to terminate her 27-week-old pregnancy. The court cited the violation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, as there was no immediate threat to the mother or any […]
Supreme Court Declines To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
Supreme Court Declines To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages: A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, issued a unanimous verdict declining to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. All five judges on the Bench, including the CJI, agreed that there is no fundamental right to marry under the […]
