Criminal Contempt cannot be initiated against a party for availing legal remedies and raising a legal challenge to an order. Supreme Court State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. v. Association of Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges at Allahabad & Ors. Decided on 3rd January, 2024 By Hon’ble Chief Justice of India Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Hon’ble Justice J. B. Pardiwala & Hon’ble Justice Manoj Misra For full text 'click here'

The defence of the respondent can be struck off in a proceeding under Section 125 as the last resort if he willfully and contumaciously fails to pay interim maintenance to his dependent wife and minor child. — Kerala High Court Pinchu Chandran v. Arya Decided on 29th November, 2023 By Hon’ble Justice C.S. Dias For Petitioner : Advs. S. Shanavas Khan, S. Indu & Kala G. Nambiar For Respondents : Advs. V. Visal Ajayan & A. Sreepriya Reported by Preethi Annie Alex For full text ...

Minor Mineral Concession Rules (Kerala) shall not apply to the extraction of ordinary clay up to a quantity of 50 tonnes by traditional artisans making earthen pots, provided they produce identity cards issued by competent authorities.: Kerala High Court Kaliman Thozhilali Kshema Vyavasaya v. District Geologist Hon’ble Justice Murali Purushothaman Decided on 3rd January, 2024 For Petitioners : Advs. Abraham Vakkanal (Sr.), Paul Abraham Vakkanal & Vineetha Susan Thomas For Respondents...

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 No.45 of 2023 MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department) Published in the Gazette of India Extra No.53 Part II - Section 1 dated 25th December, 2023 The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 25th December, 2023 and is hereby published for general information:— An Act to consolidate and amend the provisions relating to offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BE it enacted by Parliament in...

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 NO.47 OF 2023 MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department) Published in the Gazette of India Extra No.55 Part II - Section 1 dated 25th December, 2023 The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 25th December, 2023 and is hereby published for general information:— An Act to consolidate and to provide for general rules and principles of evidence for fair trial. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-fourth Year ...