December 2024 – Page 2

Who Holds Copyright Over AI-Generated Art? Justice Gautam Patel Sheds Light on Emerging Legal Challenges.

Justice Gautam Patel, a former Bombay High Court judge, emphasized the urgent need for legislation to regulate 'deepfakes' and flagged the potential challenges in addressing their implications. Speaking at LiveLaw's…

LawBriefs Team December 12, 2024

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Supreme Court Stays Death Sentence Of Man Convicted For Killing Mother

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed the execution of a man convicted of the gruesome murder of his mother and consuming parts of her organs. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant,…

LawBriefs Team December 12, 2024

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Wife and Children’s Right to Maintenance Takes Precedence Over Creditors’ Claims on Husband’s Assets Under SARFAESI/IBC: Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court recently prioritized the maintenance rights of a man’s wife and children over creditors’ claims in recovery proceedings, emphasizing that the right to maintenance is equivalent to a…

LawBriefs Team December 12, 2024

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The State must not undermine the purpose of the death penalty by exhibiting laxity in its implementation: Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court, while affirming the commutation of death sentences for two convicts, highlighted multiple instances of administrative and judicial delays in processing mercy petitions and issuing death warrants, which…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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Muslim League Claims Implementation of Places of Worship Act Could Have Averted Sambhal Incident, Seeks Supreme Court Intervention’

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), represented by its General Secretary and Kerala MLA PK Kunhalikutty, along with Lok Sabha MP ET Muhammed Basheer (Secretary of IUML), has submitted an…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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“Men Also Have Rights and Dignity”: Kerala HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Actor Balachandra Menon in 17-Year-Old Sexual Assault Case

The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Balachandra Menon in a sexual assault case filed 17 years after the alleged incident, following the release of the…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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‘Pooja is for the Deity; how can it be halted for public convenience?’: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Guruvayoor Temple Devaswom

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 11) issued a notice in a plea challenging the decision of the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple administration to cancel the ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ on Vrishchikam…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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Delhi Excise Policy Case: Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition Requiring Manish Sisodia to Appear Before CBI and ED Twice a Week

In a relief to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court today removed the bail condition in the Delhi Excise Policy case that required him to appear before…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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Permanent alimony should not burden the husband unfairly but must ensure a reasonable standard of living for the wife: Supreme Court outlines key factors.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec. 10) directed a husband to pay Rs. 5 Crores as permanent alimony to his wife in a one-time settlement following the dissolution of their…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Petition Seeking Policy for Free Distribution of Sanitary Pads to Schoolgirls

The Supreme Court on December 10 reserved its judgment regarding the nationwide implementation of the Union Government’s Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls. This policy aims to provide free sanitary…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Petition by Transwoman Alleging Employment Discrimination Based on Gender Identity

The Supreme Court on December 10 reserved its judgment on a plea filed by a transwoman teacher, who alleged that her appointments were terminated by two schools in Gujarat and…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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“Black Court Syndrome”: On Human Rights Day, CJI Sanjiv Khanna Addresses Marginalized Communities’ Deep-Rooted Fear of the Legal System

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today (December 10) addressed the pervasive issue of the “black court syndrome” during the Human Rights Day 2024 celebrations organized by the National Legal…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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Man commits suicide because of molestation!

A 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh died by suicide at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday. Atul Subhash, who was an engineer at a private firm, left behind a 24-page…

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Kapil Sibal Demands Impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav Over VHP Speech

Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal today called for the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, over his controversial remarks…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024