LEGAL

Supreme Court: Section 35 BNSS Notices Must Be Served Physically – WhatsApp or Electronic Modes Not Valid

Supreme Court: Section 35 BNSS Notices Must Be Served Physically – WhatsApp or Electronic Modes Not Valid In a landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has ruled that notices under Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 must be served in physical form only. The use of WhatsApp or other […]

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Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts and High Courts Not to Grant Bail Relying Solely on Undertakings by Accused

Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts and High Courts Not to Grant Bail Relying Solely on Undertakings by Accused Date: August 2025Issued by: Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of IndiaChairman – Indian National Human Rights Protection Council The Supreme Court of India has issued a critical directive to all Trial Courts and High Courts across

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How to Deal with a Fake POCSO Case in High Court By Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India | Expert in POCSO, Rape, and Dowry Death Cases

How to Deal with a Fake POCSO Case in High Court By Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India | Expert in POCSO, Rape, and Dowry Death Cases ✅ Understanding the Context The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is a powerful law meant to safeguard minors from sexual exploitation. However,

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Why Date of Birth Is Crucial Evidence in POCSO Cases – Expert Legal Opinion

Why Date of Birth Is Crucial Evidence in POCSO Cases – Expert Legal Opinion In POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases, the date of birth of the victim is a critical piece of evidence because the entire applicability of the Act depends on the victim being a minor (below 18 years of age)

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A Dangerous Precedent Against Legal Independence” — Dr. Anthony Raju on ED Summon to Sr. Advocate Pratap Venugopal

“A Dangerous Precedent Against Legal Independence” — Dr. Anthony Raju on ED Summon to Sr. Advocate Pratap Venugopal Calls for CJI’s Suo Motu Cognizance Applauded New Delhi: Renowned legal voice Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council, has expressed deep concern over the ED summons issued

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Constitution vs Parliament: What is Supreme in India? | CJI & Dr. Anthony Raju Answer

Constitution vs Parliament: What is Supreme in India? | CJI & Dr. Anthony Raju Answer 🔹 “All three pillars – Executive, Legislature, Judiciary – derive their powers from the Constitution and must function within its framework.” — Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai This powerful statement reinforces the supremacy of the Indian Constitution over

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Won’t Acquiesce to Injustice”: Justice Yashwant Varma’s Defiance Raises National Questions

Won’t Acquiesce to Injustice”: Justice Yashwant Varma’s Defiance Raises National Questions New Delhi, 18 June 2025 – Justice Yashwant Varma’s bold refusal to succumb to an alleged ultimatum to resign — as outlined in his strongly worded letter dated May 6 — has sent ripples through India’s judicial and legal ecosystem. The communication, reportedly issued

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Burden to Prove Breach of Duty, Injury & Causation Lies on Claimant in Medical Negligence Cases: Fortis Hospital’s Appeal Allowed by NCDRC

Burden to Prove Breach of Duty, Injury & Causation Lies on Claimant in Medical Negligence Cases: Fortis Hospital’s Appeal Allowed by NCDRC In a significant and reasoned judgment, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) held that in medical negligence cases, the burden of proof squarely lies on the complainant/claimant to establish the breach of

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Witness Statement Only in Hindi, No Tamil or English Translation – Drug Case Falls Flat in Chennai Court, Accused Acquitted Due to Lack of Admissible Evidence.

Witness Statement Only in Hindi, No Tamil or English Translation – Drug Case Falls Flat in Chennai Court, Accused Acquitted Due to Lack of Admissible Evidence.” In a significant ruling from a Chennai court, the accused in a high-profile drug trafficking case was acquitted after the court ruled that the key witness statement was inadmissible,

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