The Supreme Court (recently on January 16) observed that not every sudden provocation would reduce the crime from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. For reference, exception 1 to Section 300 (murder) of IPC states that culpable homicide is not murder when the accused is deprived of self-control due to grave and sudden...Read More

In India, women have faced numerous challenges over centuries, including societal norms that limited their rights post-marriage. However, through various legal reforms and constitutional guarantees, the country has empowered married women to assert their rights, ensuring equality, dignity, and protection from injustice.Read More

Divorce is becoming a growing concern in India, a country historically known for its strong family values. In recent years, divorce rates have seen a significant rise. Factors such as rising financial independence, changing gender roles, and evolving societal norms are driving this shift, particularly in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.Read More

The dispute pertained to the ownership and possession of the property, where an agreement to sell was executed in the Company's favour by one late Shri M.A. Shanmugam (owner of the property) against the transfer of shares of the company in his favour.Read More

Briefly stated, the appellant-husband approached the Patna High Court apprehending arrest in a case registered for the offences under Sections 498(A), 504, 379 and 34 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.Read More

Self-defence is the legal right to protect oneself or others from harm using reasonable and necessary force. Recognized under Sections 96 to 106 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), this right is crucial in situations of immediate threats to life, body, or property.Read More

“However, the seized vehicle is not liable to confiscation if the owner of the seized vehicle can prove that the vehicle was used by the accused person without the owner's knowledge or connivance and that he had taken all reasonable precautions against such use of the seized vehicle by the accused person.”,Read More

The Supreme Court has reiterated that in motor accident claim cases, police records can be looked into by the Tribunal/Court to determine the question of negligence.Read More

Self-defence is the legal right to protect oneself or others from harm using reasonable and necessary force. Recognized under Sections 96 to 106 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), this right is crucial in situations of immediate threats to life, body, or property.Read More

Observing that the health of a child cannot be compromised while deciding the disputes between the parents, the Supreme Court recently modified the directions allowing interim visitation rights to a father.Read More