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SC cancels HC bail, lays down disclosure rules for criminal antecedents in bail pleas to curb suppression of material facts.
Gauhati High Court quashes Section 354 IPC case against IIT Guwahati professor, holding that mere hand touch without mens rea or force is not an offence.
Kerala High Court quashes Kollam Bar Association’s ICC, holding bar associations are not “employers” under the POSH Act.
Supreme Court rules ICC at aggrieved woman’s workplace has jurisdiction under POSH Act, rejecting restrictive interpretation and reinforcing women’s right to safety.
Madras High Court praises Tamil Nadu’s model PoSH compliance, citing Gender Audit Squads, IC portals, labour surveys and major institutional reforms.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking application of the POSH Act to women advocates and mandating ICCs in Bar Councils and Bar Associations.
Bangladesh Cricket Board launches probe into ex-selector Manjurul Islam after Jahanara Alam’s sexual harassment allegations during 2022 Women’s World Cup.
SC dismisses plea to bring political parties under POSH Act, saying it would open Pandora’s box and misuse; joining a party not akin to employment.
SC: Complaint under POSH Act must be filed within 6 months; delay beyond this period makes the plea time-barred, says Supreme Court.
Bengaluru court convicts ex-MP Prajwal Revanna in rape case linked to explicit videos; one of four sexual abuse cases filed against him.
SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking to bring political parties under POSH Act, says it’s a legislative issue and beyond court’s jurisdiction.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
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A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
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BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
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Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
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Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
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Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
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