Legal Khoj

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that when a trustee institutes a suit in a representative capacity on behalf of a trust and dies during the pendency of…

Supreme Court Declares Walking a Fundamental Right, Calls for Stronger Protection of Pedestrians In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the right to walk on roads…

Bombay HC: Ex-Wife Can Recover Pending Alimony from Deceased Husband’s Estate, Not Seek Enhancement The Bombay High Court has held that a divorced wife is entitled to recover unpaid maintenance…

In a major directive aimed at safeguarding the dignity and privacy of sexual assault survivors, Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Sharma has ordered that photographs related to rape…

The Supreme Court has emphasized that illegal sex-selection practices continue in parts of the country due to the persistent social preference for male children. Stressing the need for strict enforcement…

The Rajasthan High Court has acquitted the accused in a 14-year-old double murder case from Nahargarh and set aside the trial court's order dated December 15, 2017, which had sentenced…

The Supreme Court has ruled that public employment must be granted only to candidates who satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria. The Court observed that when a person possessing qualifications higher…

The Supreme Court has observed that online betting and gambling are no longer merely matters of personal choice or individual harm but have emerged as serious threats to public order…

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has held that cases involving the trafficking of minors for commercial sexual exploitation can also be prosecuted under the Protection of Children from…

Jaipur: In response to complaints about the mental harassment faced by women, children, and victims of sexual offences during court proceedings, the state government has issued important directions to ensure…