Contents1 Introduction2 Why in the News?3 About Right to be forgotten4 The scenario of Right to be forgotten in India5 International Scenario of Right to be forgotten6 Arguments in Favour of the right to be forgotten7 Arguments against the right to be forgotten8 Suggestions9 Conclusion Introduction The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy… Continue reading Right to be Forgotten – Explained, Pointwise
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Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’
Synopsis: Recently, in response to a petition, the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy access from one of its own judgments. Delhi HC upheld the petitioner’s right to be forgotten to prevent post-acquittal disgrace faced by him. However, some experts have criticized the order, stating that minor modifications would have yielded better results… Continue reading Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’
The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India
Synopsis – What is the case of the Italian Marines, what was the conflict between India and Italy over the issue and the possible reason of delay in prosecuting the matter. Contents1 Introduction –2 What was the dispute over the Italian Marines case?3 International tribunal’s ruling-4 Way forward- Introduction – After Italy deposited Rs 10… Continue reading The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India
The Right to a fair trial and the Indian Evidence Act
Synopsis: Acquittals in rape cases are often based on stereotypes about rape survivors and their past sexual history. But that has to change if India wants to ensure the Right to a fair trial. Contents1 Background2 Can the court go into the details of a survivor’s sexual history?3 Was the sexual history of a survivor… Continue reading The Right to a fair trial and the Indian Evidence Act
CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the issue?4 What did the Supreme Court say?5 What is the Right to be forgotten? What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to allow changes in name or date of birth in school certificates issued by it even… Continue reading CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the Court say?5 Kedar Nath Singh Judgment,1962 What is the News? Supreme Court of India has quashed the FIR lodged against a senior journalist for sedition charge and other offences. In that, the court held that the Journalists need protection against sedition charges.… Continue reading Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Data on Dowry Deaths in India:4 About Section 304-B:5 Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B: What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
SC Ruling on Personal Guarantor’s Liability for Corporate Debt
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is a personal guarantor?3 What is the issue?4 What has the Supreme Court said? What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the government’s move to allow lenders to initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors. Who is a personal guarantor? To showcase their intent to repay the bank… Continue reading SC Ruling on Personal Guarantor’s Liability for Corporate Debt
Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
Synopsis: This article provides information on two things. First, on the available legal means to report about orphaned children. Second, protections available under the state. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the available options to help orphaned or abandoned children?3 How the state provides support for children who are in need of care?4 What are the safeguards… Continue reading Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Understanding Judicial Activism and Judicial Governance:3 Judicial Conduct during the pandemic times4 Provisions/ Tools allowing the judiciary to do Activism5 Factors demanding judicial governance6 Why Judicial Governance is not good?7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The judiciary is referred to as the custodian of the constitution and protector of fundamental rights. It is the supreme… Continue reading Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
