SAKSHI PARDHE 28 MARCH 2025 What is Freehold Land? Freehold land refers to a type of land ownership where an individual or entity has complete and indefinite ownership rights over the land and any buildings on it. The owner holds the title permanently, without any time restrictions, unless they choose to sell or transfer it. […]
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SAKSHI PARDHE 28 MARCH 2025 The Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru (AAB) has resolved to organize a statewide candlelight vigil to protest alleged corruption within the judiciary, particularly focusing on the Karnataka High Court’s registry and trial courts. This decision was made during a Special General Body Meeting held on March 24, 2025. The protest
SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union and Delhi governments to investigate whether Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is adhering to its obligation of providing free treatment to economically weaker sections (EWS). This directive stems from a 1994 lease agreement under which the hospital received 15 acres of prime land
SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 In March 2025, a significant controversy emerged involving Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court. Following a fire at his official residence on March 14, firefighters reportedly discovered a large amount of unaccounted cash in the form of burnt currency notes stored in multiple sacks. In response to these
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SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 Supreme Court Justice Abhay S. Oka has expressed concern that public faith in the judiciary has significantly eroded, primarily due to the system’s failure to provide quality access to justice at a reasonable cost. Speaking at the Second Shyamala Pappu Memorial Lecture, Justice Oka emphasized that the judiciary has not
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SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Supreme Court of India has underscored the necessity of comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals facing the death penalty. In May 2022, the Court recommended that prosecuting agencies present psychiatric and psychological assessments of the accused at the appropriate stage in capital offense cases. This approach aims to establish the
SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has faced judicial scrutiny regarding the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for inter-country adoptions. In October 2023, the Delhi High Court criticized CARA for issuing mere support letters instead of the mandated NOCs, emphasizing that the adoption process should not be unduly burdensome
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SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 India’s reproductive rights framework, particularly concerning abortion laws, intricately intersects with mental health considerations, leading to complex legal and ethical scenarios. Legal Framework and Mental Health Provisions The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act governs abortion in India. Under this Act, pregnancies up to 20 weeks can be terminated with
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SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Supreme Court of India has provided significant guidance on the procedures magistrates must follow when issuing summonses to accused individuals in criminal cases. These directives aim to ensure that the initiation of criminal proceedings is grounded in a thorough judicial examination of the available evidence, thereby safeguarding individuals from
SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Central Government has recently notified the appointment of three additional judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court as permanent judges. Justices Sumeet Goel, Sudeepti Sharma, and Kirti Singh, who were appointed as additional judges on November 2, 2023, have now been elevated to permanent positions. This development follows