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Key changes in the Law of Evidence - Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

By LAWSTREET-NEWS-NETWORK    24 April, 2024 06:13 PM   

Explore the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, a transformative legal framework designed to modernize, humanize, and decolonize India's evidence law.

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Judiciary

Denying child care leave to working mothers of disabled children violated constitutional mandate: SC

Supreme Court of India rules denying child care leave for mothers of disabled kids violates constitutional rights.

BY Jhanak-Singh      23 April, 2024 11:15 AM

Environment

Ignorance is not bliss: Okhla Waste to Energy Plant needs to be relocated, residents argue

Questions on the suitability of waste-to-energy plants in Delhi are not new, but the 2,000 tonnes per day Waste to Energy (WTE) plant, situated in the middle of the dense residential areas around Sukhdev Vihar, is not just a major environmental worry but an example of how siting rules can be bent to accommodate a heavily polluting enterprise.

BY Mahima-Katal      23 April, 2024 12:29 PM

Judiciary

Baba Ramdev contempt case: SC to consider role of FMCGs in misleading ads

SC expands contempt case to include FMCGs for misleading ads, grills IMA, asks for government affidavits.

BY Jhanak-Singh      23 April, 2024 03:16 PM

CelebStreet

Promotional trailers of movie not a promise or offer: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules movie trailers aren't promises or offers, not enforceable by law.

BY Jhanak-Singh      23 April, 2024 03:01 PM

Judiciary /      24 April, 2024 12:05 PM    

SC seeks clarifications from EC on EVMs

Supreme Court asks EC for clarifications on EVM components and VVPAT verification, aiming to enhance electoral transparency.

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Judiciary /      25 April, 2024 04:15 PM    

SC Advocate calls for overhaul of costly 5 year law courses, proposes 4-Year B.Law Program under NEP 2020

SC Advocate proposes a 4-year B.Law program under NEP 2020 to replace costly 5-year courses, citing financial and academic burdens.

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Judiciary /      25 April, 2024 11:48 AM    

Can't control elections or issue directions on suspicion: SC

Supreme Court says it cannot control elections or be an authority over the Election Commission, deferring a judgement on 100% VVPAT counts.

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Judiciary /      25 April, 2024 03:31 PM    

Supreme Court Orders Man to Pay Rs 25 Lakh for Misappropriating Wife's Jewellery on Wedding Night [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court orders man to pay Rs 25 lakh for taking wife's jewelry in 2003, emphasizing her right to stridhan as absolute property.

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