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Rape on woman's dead body not offence under Section 375 IPC; high time Central government makes necrophilia an offence: Karnataka High Court
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Rape on woman's dead body not offence under Section 375 IPC; high time Central government makes necrophilia an offence: Karnataka High Court Like

Team SoOLEGAL   |   1 Jun 2023 3:50pm

New Delhi: The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that raping a woman's dead body (necrophilia) does not constitute rape under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).A bench of Justices B Veerappa and Venkatesh Naik also stated that it…

The definition of 'consumer' includes 'consumers'; a joint complaint by many consumers is not required to be filed in representative capacity: Supreme Court
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The definition of 'consumer' includes 'consumers'; a joint complaint by many consumers is not required to be filed in representative capacity: Supreme Court Like

Team SoOLEGAL   |   31 May 2023 5:21pm

New Delhi: The Supreme Court ruled that when a few consumers with similar interests seeking similar relief file a joint complaint without any larger public interest involved, the complaint does not need to be filed in a representative capacity as…

Ensure ICCs Are Constituted Under POSH Act : Supreme Court To All Govts, Statutory Professional Bodies, Universities Etc
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Team SoOLEGAL   |   31 May 2023 5:13pm

New Delhi: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India gave a series of directions for the appropriate implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 [POSH Act] throughout the country.The Act…

Lawyers cannot claim right to own firearm licence merely because they are appearing in criminal cases: Delhi HC
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Team SoOLEGAL   |   31 May 2023 3:34pm

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court ruled on Monday that all criminal lawyers appearing for the accused or the prosecution cannot claim the right to own a firearm licence [Adv Shiv Kumar vs Union of India and Ors.].According to Justice…

'Serious Lapses In POSH Act Enforcement' : Supreme Court Issues Directions To Strengthen Law Protecting Women From Sexual Harassment At Workplace
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Team SoOLEGAL   |   17 May 2023 5:58pm

New Delhi: The Supreme Court ruled on May 12 that there are "serious lapses" and "uncertainty" in the implementation of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, forcing many working women to resign.In a 62-page judgement, Justices A.S.…

Company's Bank Account Can't Be Frozen For Criminal Investigation Against Unrelated Party : Supreme Court
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Team SoOLEGAL   |   12 May 2023 5:53pm

New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court overturned a freezing order and subsequent bank guarantee imposed on a Foreign Institutional Investor company because such actions were based on a criminal case proceeding against a person who had no link with…

Waiting Period for Mutual Consent Divorce As Per S.13b(2) of The Hindu Marriage Act Can be Waived By Invoking Article 142 : Supreme Court
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Waiting Period for Mutual Consent Divorce As Per S.13b(2) of The Hindu Marriage Act Can be Waived By Invoking Article 142 : Supreme Court Like

Team SoOLEGAL   |   5 May 2023 5:36pm

New Delhi: According to a ruling by the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench, it can invoke its special powers under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution to dismiss the 6 to 8month waiting period for seeking divorce via mutual consent under…

Irretrievably broken down marriage can be dissolved on ground of cruelty: Supreme Court
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Team SoOLEGAL   |   2 May 2023 4:28pm

New Delhi: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that irretrievably broken down marriages constitute cruelty and can be grounds for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (Shri Rakesh Raman v. Smt. Kavita).A…

Allopathy Doctors And Ayurved Doctors Do Not Perform Equal Work And Are Not Entitled To Equal Pay Supreme Court
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Team SoOLEGAL   |   28 Apr 2023 10:37am

New Delhi: The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that allopathy doctors and Ayurvedic medicine doctors do not perform equal labour therefore they do not deserve equal compensation. The Supreme Court stated that Ayurved doctors cannot perform the emergency duty and trauma…

Sex-determination of foetus leads to misogyny, gender inequality: Delhi High Court issues directions for strict implementation of PCPNDT Act
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Sex-determination of foetus leads to misogyny, gender inequality: Delhi High Court issues directions for strict implementation of PCPNDT Act Like

Team SoOLEGAL   |   28 Apr 2023 9:38am

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court issued a number of directives to agencies on Monday to ensure the effective and stringent application of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act).Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued the directives, emphasising…

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