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Latest reports and expert analysis of what’s happening in Indian courtrooms.

Teen love not a POCSO exception, says HC, but cuts convict’s sentence citing ‘impact of hormonal changes’

Khadija Khan -
Madras High Court has asserted that 'child below 18 yrs incapable of legal consent & thus case of consensual romantic relationship with a minor will attract provisions of POCSO Act’.

Setback to Meenakshi Natarajan in SC shows 1952 Ponnuswami ruling still governs India’s election law

Saumya Sharma -
The landmark 1952 case laid down precedent that the word ‘election’ covers process from nomination to result, and that Constitution bars court interference once the 'process' begins.

Telegram approaches Delhi HC, challenges Centre’s temporary ban over NEET-UG re-exam

ANI -
According to lawyers appearing in the case, the temporary restriction has affected more than 150 million users across India. The court agreed to hear the plea later in the day.

HC rejects live-in couple’s plea for police protection, cites ‘western influence, modern lifestyle’

Sushil Manav -
Punjab & Haryana High Court denies police protection, says such relationships can bring disrepute to families; notes male petitioner is not marriageable age.

SC comes to rescue of a blind man & mom, to examine if state welfare reaches disabled living in poverty

Bhadra Sinha -
Bench directed Odisha govt to submit compliance affidavit. According to media reports, the two lived in a dilapidated structure that serves as their kitchen, bedroom & living space.

Aadhaar being misused, restrict its use, seeks plea; SC seeks responses from Centre, states

Ruchi Bhattar -
Citing national security and electoral integrity concerns, the plea has alleged that Aadhaar is being misused as proof of citizenship for electoral roll registration.

Why SC struck down MP govt notification exempting Lokayukta’s special police wing SPE from RTI scrutiny

Khadija Khan -
Lokayukta is a statutory investigative authority vested with powers of enquiry when it comes to allegations of corruption, misconduct by public servants. SPE is its investigative arm.

PwD-friendly toilets, ATMs, cinemas, service portals—inside Karnataka HC’s universal accessibility SOP

Khadija Khan -
Accessibility a fundamental right, not welfare measure or concession, the HC said. The directions are 'transitional' in nature, operational till the govt frames comprehensive rules.

‘Reform over continued punishment’: Why Delhi HC ordered release of 1993 Bowbazar blast life convict

Alfreza Ahmed -
Rashid Khan was convicted in 2001 under IPC, Explosive Substances Act & TADA. HC's judgement traces the unusual trajectory of his remission process.

ED probe against Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group: Why court remanded ex-MD recovering from brain stroke

Khadija Khan -
Taking note of Sateesh Seth’s medical condition, court directs ED to ensure the diet prescribed by his doctor is followed. He must be examined medically every six hours, it adds.
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On Camera

Iran player’s gun gesture was just a goal celebration. Stop projecting your politics on it

Saptak Datta -
From Gabriel Batistuta's machine-gun routine to Robbie Keane's finger-gun salute, guns aren't foreign to goal celebrations. Backlash against Iran’s Mohammad Mohebi is excessive.

ICAI to onboard 25 CA firms under PM Internship Scheme, targets 2,000 interns by year-end

Udit Bubna -
ICAI plans to engage medium and large CA firms under the PMIS, with interns likely to start joining next month. The ICAI can later open it up for everyone.

India, US, Siberia, Pakistan: 5 crashes in 3 days underline military aviation risks

Anmol Kapil -
In India, the crash involving the AN-32 transport aircraft marked the fourth major incident involving a military aircraft since the beginning of this year.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

Shekhar Gupta -
It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.