Legally Speaking

Allahabad HC Warns: ‘Majority Could Become Minority’ Due To Religious Conversion Gatherings

02 Jul 2024 13:01 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court has issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing unlawful conversions at religious gatherings, emphasizing the potential demographic impact on the majority population. The court’s observations came during a hearing concerning allegations of forced conversions in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The case involved accusations against Kailash, who

Maharashtra Registers First FIR Under New Criminal Law

01 Jul 2024 18:22 PM IST

The Sawantwadi police in Sindhudurg district registered Maharashtra’s first FIR under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)- New Criminal Law on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the milestone in the state assembly, though he did not provide specifics about the case. The BNS, along with the Bharatiya

Porsche Crash: Pune Police Plan Supreme Court Appeal For Teen’s Release

01 Jul 2024 12:59 PM IST

Pune Police have been authorized by Maharashtra’s Chief Minister to appeal to the Supreme Court against a Bombay High Court ruling that ordered the immediate release of a 17-year-old boy implicated in a fatal Porsche car accident. The High Court had declared the detention of the juvenile illegal, leading to

New Criminal Laws Take Effect on July 1: What Are The Key Changes?

30 Jun 2024 23:35 PM IST

Starting Monday, July 1, India will see a transformative shift in its criminal justice system with the implementation of three new criminal laws that replace colonial-era legislations. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will supplant the old Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure,

Supreme Court Keeps NEET Counselling On Track, Sends Notice To NTA

21 Jun 2024 13:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court has once again refused to halt the NEET-UG 2024 counselling amidst widespread controversy over alleged irregularities in the exam’s administration. The apex court has notified the National Testing Agency. The Supreme Court has grouped the new petitions with existing ones and scheduled them for a hearing on

Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bail in Excise Policy Case On a Bail Bond of Rs 1 Lakh

20 Jun 2024 20:13 PM IST

In a recent development concerning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Rouse Avenue court has allowed his bail application and granted him bail on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh. This relates to the Delhi excise policy case, although specific details about the case were not provided in the

UGC NET exam cancelled: What Is Anti-cheating bill?

20 Jun 2024 14:22 PM IST

Amid ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities during the medical entrance exam NEET, the Union Education Ministry on Wednesday, June 19, cancelled the UGC-NET 2024 after concerns about the exam’s integrity were raised. The matter has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough probe. Additionally,

UGC-NET & NEET-UG Controversies: Exam Entrances Embroiled In Debate

20 Jun 2024 13:58 PM IST

The ongoing controversy surrounding entrance-level exams continues to develop, with the Ministry of Education recently declaring the cancellation of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) examination. This decision, announced on Wednesday night, comes just a day after countless students nationwide took the exam. The ministry’s latest move further intensifies

With Great Influence Comes Great Responsibility-India’s take on Influencers Advertisement

08 Jun 2024 11:26 AM IST

Influencer marketing is experiencing rapid growth, but it’s not without its hurdles. The content of influencer advertisements can vary in nature, ranging from authentic and unbiased to commercially driven. Consequently, distinguishing between genuine digital content and sponsored promotions has become increasingly challenging for consumers, blurring the lines between the two.

AI VOICE CLONING – Unleashed

16 May 2024 07:30 AM IST

In an age where technology seems to blur the lines between reality and fiction, voice cloning emerges as a potent example of our evolving digital landscape. Voice cloning, the process of replicating a person’s voice using advanced algorithms, has garnered both fascination and concern worldwide. There are very diverse applications

Legal Trouble For Jolly LLB 3: Accusations of Mocking Judiciary

07 May 2024 20:02 PM IST

As Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi engage in the filming of their upcoming movie “Jolly LLB 3” in Ajmer, the comedy project has encountered legal troubles. A complaint has been filed against the film’s team in a court in Ajmer, alleging disrespect towards the judiciary system. Chandrabhan Singh

“Go Hang Yourself”, Not an Abetment of Suicide: Karnataka HC

02 May 2024 20:36 PM IST

The Karnataka High Court has rejected the classification of the phrase “go hang yourself” as an abetment of suicide, acknowledging the intricacies involved in determining such culpability. This decision arose from a case where a man was accused of provoking a priest’s suicide by allegedly uttering these words during a