New Delhi: The Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded Rs 76.72 lakh in compensation to a 24-year-old man who suffered 75 per cent permanent physical disability in his upper limbs and brain in a road accident. Presiding Officer Deepika Singh was hearing a claim petition filed by Dinesh Kumar, who has remained in a Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has upheld the authority of railway officials to take action against people found in an intoxicated condition on railway premises or aboard trains. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas dismissed a petition challenging Section 145(a) of the Railways Act, 1989, ruling that the provision is not unconstitutional. The section empowers railway authorities Read More…
New Delhi: Constitutional law in India is built around several important legal doctrines and principles that help courts interpret the Constitution, examine legislation and protect fundamental rights. These doctrines have evolved through constitutional provisions, judicial decisions and established principles of jurisprudence. From judicial review and the doctrine of basic structure to legal principles such as Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of prior legal practice for candidates seeking entry into the judicial service, while providing a limited transitional relaxation. Candidates applying under notifications issued between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 can appear without prior practice. Those selected will undergo one year of Judicial Academy training Read More…
The Supreme Court, in K.S. Dinachandran v. Shyla Joseph (2025), has clarified that facts brought out through cross-examination, including responses to leading questions, carry full evidentiary value and can be relied upon to prove a case.The case concerned the proof of execution of a will under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act read with Read More…
The Thrissur Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled in favour of a consumer who filed a complaint alleging persistent defects in a television set purchased from a leading electronics manufacturer. The complaint was filed by Shajan V.C., a resident of Kallampara, Vadakkanchery in Thrissur district. He had purchased the television for ₹29,500. However, within four Read More…
Thrissur: The Thrissur Consumer Court has ruled in favour of a couple who filed a complaint alleging refusal by a textile showroom to exchange an unsuitable kurta purchased for personal use. The verdict was issued against the Managing Director of Kalyan Silks Trichur (P) Limited, located on Palace Road, Thrissur, following a petition filed by Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced a paid holiday for all eligible voters on April 9, the day of the Kerala Assembly elections. The directive applies to employees working in any business, trade or establishment, ensuring they are able to exercise their right to vote without loss of wages. The Commission said Read More…
The Centre has proposed a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving licence, during which it will continue to remain valid. The provision is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Jitin Prasada. The bill seeks to amend 79 central laws across 23 ministries. Read More…
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation a day after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The bill introduces key changes to the existing law, including provisions on punishment and the scope of protections offered to transgender persons. The amendment proposes Read More…