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  The meaning of rape must be understood as including marital rape for the purposes of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 and any rules and regulations framed thereunder. Supreme Court.

  • 03-October-2022
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  "Transformative constitutionalism promotes and engenders societal change by ensuring that every individual is capable of enjoying the life and liberties guaranteed under the Constitution". Supreme Court.

  • 03-October-2022
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  Unmarried women have right to access safe and legal abortions if they face a change in their material circumstances, similar to married women. Supreme Court.

  • 03-October-2022
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  Issue of limitation can be framed and determined as a preliminary issue under Order XIV, Rule 2(2)(b), CPC in a case where it can be decided on admitted facts. Supreme Court.

  • 01-October-2022
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  Mining irregularities. Karnataka High Court upholds discharge of the accused involved in alleged illegal mining.

  • 01-October-2022
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  Karnataka SC-ST - PTCL Act. Delay of seven years in applying for restoration of the granted land without any explanation for the delay. Application is liable to be rejected. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-September-2022
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  In the absence of restraint order, mere pendency of a civil dispute cannot be a ground to refuse sanction of layout plan. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-September-2022
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  “The prosecution has done injustice to the family of the victim.” Shabby investigation compels the Supreme Court to acquit the accused in rape and murder of a six year old child.

  • 30-September-2022
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  Criminal trial. Insistence of plurality of witnesses in proof of any fact will indirectly encourage subornation of witnesses. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-September-2022
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  Criminal trial. In a case resting on circumstantial evidence, motive plays a crucial role. Motive is a double-edged weapon, which will cut either side of the case. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-September-2022
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  Application for amendment of pleadings cannot be entertained after the commencement of trial, unless the party could not raise the issue before commencement of trial. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-September-2022
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  Delimitation of wards based on the population is flexible clothing the Government with power to meet difficult situation since scale of representation may not be always uniform. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-September-2022
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