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 […]
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
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,
Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Young Lawyers Neglecting Trial Courts Remark by Hon’ble Justice S.V.N. Bhatti | Supreme Court of India In a critical reflection on the shifting landscape of legal practice, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has voiced serious concern regarding the increasing trend among young lawyers to sidestep trial courts in favor of immediate
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Highly commendable observation by the Honourable Court, said Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council. 🇮🇳⚖️ 🛑 “It’s Not A Rule That Bail Should Be Denied In Every Case Where Allegation Is One Of Grave Economic Offences” — Punjab & Haryana High Court 📌 The Court
‘False POCSO Allegations Must Be Dealt With Sternly to Protect the Innocent, Says Dr. Anthony Raju In a highly shocking development, it has come to light that a complaint was filed under the POCSO Act by a wrestler allegedly to settle a personal grudge against former MP Brij Mohan Singh. The case has stirred legal
DEFENSE IN FALSE RAPE CASES By Dr. Anthony Raju Advocate – Supreme Court of India Chairman – Indian National Human Rights Protection Council (INHRC) Author of the Book – “Defence in False Rape Cases” “Laws are meant to protect the innocent, not to be misused to destroy them.” In recent times, there has been a
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If the police keep a person at the police station for several hours without filing an FIR (First Information Report) or presenting any legal reason, it may amount to illegal detention or custody, depending on the circumstances. Legal Position in India: 1. Article 22(2) of the Constitution of India: Every person who is arrested must
Highly appreciable,” said Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council, in response to the powerful and constitutionally grounded statement by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India. “It is not the judiciary or the executive that is supreme — it is the Constitution of India,” stated Hon’ble
Commendation of the Supreme Court’s Progressive Observation on Live-in Relationships Supreme Court grants relief to man in live-in relationship The court may, based on the length of such relationship and conduct of the parties, presume implied consent of the parties to be in such a relationship, the Supreme Court said I highly commend the progressive
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