1.Prajwal Revanna case:- In Bengaluru, a court has denied bail to Suraj Revanna in a sexual abuse case. The decision follows allegations against him, leading to his plea being dismissed as the legal process unfolds.
2.Supreme Court Criticizes Centre for Making Visually Impaired Man Run for Civil Service Job:– The Supreme Court criticized the Centre for imposing bureaucratic hurdles on a visually impaired man seeking a civil service job. The rebuke highlighted barriers faced by disabled individuals in accessing employment, emphasizing the need for more inclusive policies and equitable opportunities.
3.Graham Staines murder:-Convicted Bajrang Dal member Dara Singh has petitioned the Supreme Court for remission in the Graham Staines murder case. Singh seeks a reduction in his sentence for his role in the 1999 killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha, India.
4.Jammu court sends ex-High Court Bar President Mian Qayoom to 15 days judicial custody in lawyer’s murder case:-In Jammu, former High Court Bar President Mian Qayoom has been remanded to 15 days of judicial custody in connection with a lawyer’s murder case. Qayoom, a prominent figure in legal circles, faces allegations related to the killing of a lawyer in the region, pending further investigation and legal proceedings.
5.“Padho bhai”: Supreme Court refuses to reduce AIBE pass marks:-The Supreme Court has declined to lower the passing marks for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), dismissing a plea titled “Padho bhai.” The decision upholds the existing qualifying standards, maintaining consistency and rigor in assessing aspiring lawyers’ competence across India.
6.Delhi court takes cognisance of ED’s chargesheet against Arvind Kejriwal, AAP:- A Delhi court has accepted the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The chargesheet alleges money laundering and irregularities in party funding, initiating legal proceedings against Kejriwal and AAP members for further scrutiny and trial.
7.People not aware that age of consent for sex has been raised from 16 to 18: Supreme Court:- The Supreme Court has highlighted public unawareness regarding the increase in India’s age of consent for sex from 16 to 18 years. The Court emphasized the need for widespread awareness and education on legal changes to ensure compliance and protect minors from exploitation and abuse.
8.Supreme Court asks Patanjali whether its misleading ads have been taken down from social media platforms:- The Supreme Court has questioned Patanjali Ayurveda regarding the removal of its misleading advertisements from social media platforms. The inquiry aims to ensure compliance with advertising standards and consumer protection laws, emphasizing accountability in marketing practices.
9.”He was being playful”: Delhi High Court rejects plea for POCSO action against Dalai Lama for kissing child:- The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking action under POCSO against the Dalai Lama for kissing a child, describing it as playful. The court ruled the act didn’t have sexual intent, emphasizing cultural differences and the spiritual leader’s innocent gesture towards children.
10.”State” under J&K Public Safety Act includes UT of J&K: Jammu and Kashmir High Court:- The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that the term “State” under the J&K Public Safety Act includes the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. This decision clarifies the legal interpretation of the term within the context of the region’s administrative and legislative framework.
