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Supreme Court Interprets Scope of 'Child' under POCSO Act in Appeal Concerning Mentally Challenged Victim. Mental Age of Adult with Cerebral Palsy Considered for Applicability of Special Procedures under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

The case concerned a criminal appeal by the prosecutrix, a 38-year-old woman suffering from cerebral palsy (R. Hemiparesis), through her mother. An FI...

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High Court of Karnataka Directs Implementation of Menstrual Leave Policy for Women Workers in Unorganized Sector. The Court Recognized the Policy as a Measure for Gender Equity and Issued Directions for Awareness and Enforcement.

The writ petition arose from the non-implementation of the Karnataka Government's Menstrual Leave Policy notified on 12.11.2025 and crystallized throu...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Adoption Deed Registration for Rape Victim's Child. Consent of Biological Father Who Is Accused in Rape Case Not Required Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash an endorsement dated 11.11.2024 issued by the Su...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition to Quash Rejection of Adoption Deed Registration in Rape Victim's Case. Consent of Biological Father Who is Accused in Rape Case Not Required for Adoption Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash an endorsement dated 11.11.2024 issued by the Su...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition for Substitution of Name in Compassionate Appointment Waiting List. No Provision for Substitution Exists in Government Policy; Claim Based on Mere Expectation Cannot Be Enforced.

The petitioner, Shubham Ishrawat, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his claim for compassionate appointment. Hi...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellant in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Failure to Prove Sexual Intent. Conviction under Sections 11(i) and 12 of POCSO Act Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Establish Sexual Assault Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The appellant, Mahadev Narayan Bhusari, was convicted by the Special Judge, Warora, in Special (POCSO) Case No.10/2015 for offences under Sections 341...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Convict in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Unreliable Circumstantial Links. Conviction under Section 302 IPC for smashing head with stone set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

The appellant, Kurashid Mohd. Umar Ghori, was convicted by the 8th Ad-hoc Additional Sessions Judge at Sewree, Mumbai on 21st June 2008 in Sessions Ca...

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Bombay High Court Lays Down Procedure for Adoption Petitions Under Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 to Prevent Malpractices in Relinquishment of Children. Court Formulates Comprehensive Scheme for Ascertaining Genuineness of Biological Parents, Unwed Mothers, and Child's Birth in Adoption Cases.

The Bombay High Court, while dealing with a petition under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 for appointment of guardian of a female minor named Rita,...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Testamentary Petition for Probate Due to Lack of Jurisdiction and Non-Prosecution. The court held that the petitioner failed to establish the deceased's domicile in Maharashtra and did not pursue the petition diligently, resulting in dismissal.

The case involves a testamentary petition filed by Arnold Samson of Sweden, claiming to be the only son and sole heir of the deceased, seeking probate...