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Supreme Court Denies Resumption of Indian Citizenship to Pranav Srinivasan Despite grandparents' Indian origin, the court rules against citizenship resumption under the Citizenship Act, 1955.

The Supreme Court of India, in Civil Appeal No. 5932 of 2023, ruled against Pranav Srinivasan’s plea for resumption of Indian citizenship. Pranav�...

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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 for Migrants to Assam Assam Accord-related citizenship provision sustained, balancing Article 14, Article 29, and legislative competence under Article 11.

1. Background and Assam Accord The petitioners challenged Section 6A, introduced by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985, which grants citizenship ...

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"Bombay High Court Restores Passport Rights for Minor in Foreign Custody" "Indian citizenship prevails despite the mother's foreign nationality; court safeguards child's rights."

The Bombay High Court, Goa Bench, addressed the denial of an Indian passport renewal to a minor, Chrisella Valanka, whose mother had acquired Portugue...

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Jurisdiction for Succession Certificate Applications in Goa Clarified. Civil Courts Empowered to Handle Succession Matters for Non-Goans and Hindus

The court addresses the issue of jurisdiction for applications under Section 372 r/w. Section 370 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, for the grant of...

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Court Rules on Bar Council Enrolment Fees: Balancing Statutory Limits and Practical Necessities. Ensuring Accessibility and Fairness in Legal Profession Entry While Addressing Operational Costs

The judgment addresses the issue of whether the enrolment fees charged by State Bar Councils (SBCs) exceed the statutory limits set by Section 24(1)(f...

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Sheikh Javed Iqbal After Nine Years of Detention. Prolonged Incarceration Without Trial Progress Violates Fundamental Rights, Emphasizes Right to Speedy Trial

The Supreme Court has granted leave and heard arguments in an appeal against an order denying bail to Sheikh Javed Iqbal, accused of possessing counte...

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Supreme Court Overturns Tribunal Ruling, Declares Assam Resident Indian Citizen. Procedural Unfairness and Insufficient Evidence Lead to Landmark Judgment Ensuring Justice and Upholding Natural Rights

Md. Rahim Ali, declared a foreigner by the Foreigners Tribunal in Nalbari, Assam. Rahim Ali challenged this decision, presenting various pieces of evi...

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"Legal Battle Over Disability Portrayal in 'Aankh Micholi': Upholding Dignity and Free Speech" "Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition on Film's Representation of Disabilities, Highlighting the Balance Between Creative Expression and Respect for Rights"

A legal appeal by an individual with arthrogryposis, who challenged the film "Aankh Micholi" for its portrayal of persons with disabilities. The appel...

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Revision Petition under Section 297 CrPC Dismissed by Court. Court Rejects Application Challenging Discharge Denial in Enemy Property Case

The Applicant has filed a revision application under Section 297 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging the order dated 28 July 2023 by ...

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Supreme Court Allows Divorce on Ground of Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Using Constitutional Powers - Marriage Dissolved After 13 Years of Separation Despite Lower Courts Rejecting Statutory Grounds.

The dispute involved a matrimonial case where the appellant husband sought dissolution of marriage from the respondent wife. The parties were Indian c...