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Merchant Navy Officer’s murder:Parents Disown Daughter Accused Of Killing Husband ,Says ‘She Should Be Hanged’

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Trending Today BCI Has No Business Interfering With Legal Education’ : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against HC Allowing 2 Convicts To Attend Law School Virtually Merchant Navy Officer’s murder:Parents Disown Daughter Accused Of Killing Husband ,Says ‘She Should Be Hanged’ The Dhanashree Verma – Yuzvendra Chahal Saga: A Legal Perspective on Alimony and Marital Disputes Daughter-In-Law Integral Part Of Family, Entitled To Compassionate Appointment: Andhra Pradesh High Court Decoding Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb Tomb Row : 69 Rioters Arrested,Section 144 Imposed Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Merchant Navy Officer’s murder:Parents Disown Daughter Accused Of Killing Husband ,Says ‘She Should Be Hanged’. NITU KUMARI 21 Mar 2025 Updated: 21th march,2025 Background In 2016, Saurabh Rajput and Muskaan Rastogi tied the knot. Rajput left his job in the Merchant Navy to spend more time with his wife, a decision that caused friction in his family. The couple moved into a leased house as their differences increased. Later, Saurabh’s relatives said that Muskaan had married him for money and that he had complete faith in her. The couple had a daughter in 2019, but their marriage did not last long. Saurabh learned that Muskaan and his friend Sahil Shukla were having an affair outside their marriage. Their relationship was severely strained as a result of the disclosure, and divorce was discussed. But in the end, Saurabh decided to stay married for his daughter’s sake. He relocated to London in 2023 to work at a bakery due to financial troubles, while Muskaan received monthly financial support from her family. Their relationship was further affected by his alcoholism. He went back to India in February 2025 to celebrate his daughter’s birthday, but the couple’s problems reappeared. Muskaan and Sahil attempted to kill him for the first time on February 25 but were unsuccessful. According to the research, Sahil Shukla and Muskaan Rastogi were childhood friends who had attended the same school from first to eighth grade. Three years after Muskaan’s marriage to Saurabh Rajput, they reconnected in 2019 via a WhatsApp group set up by a classmate. Their affair started after the gang arranged a get-together at a mall in Meerut, where they revived their relationship and met in person for the first time since school. Police investigations reveal that Muskaan and Sahil planned to kill Rajput because they saw him as a barrier to their relationship. Incident On March 4, 2025, Saurabh Rajput returned home after serving overseas to honor his wife Muskaan Rastogi‘s birthday. He had no idea that Muskaan and her lover, Sahil Shukla, had been plotting his assassination. It is said that Sahil and Muskaan drugged Saurabh that evening by adding sedatives to his dinner. After he lost consciousness, Sahil allegedly stabbed him to death with Muskaan’s assistance. After that, they divided his body into roughly fifteen pieces using sharp tools. To conceal the crime, they placed the body parts inside a large plastic drum, filled it with cement, and sealed it. The drum was kept at a rental flat in the Indira Nagar neighborhood of Meerut. To avoid suspicion, the pair tried to keep their daily routines as normal as possible. However, a police probe was prompted after Saurabh’s family reported him missing after growing worried about his abrupt disappearance. Officers noticed a bad odor coming from the rental apartment throughout the inquiry. They found the cement-filled drum containing Saurabh’s mutilated remains after searching the property. Police suspected Muskaan’s participation because of inconsistencies in her claims. Both Muskaan and Sahil admitted to the crime after being questioned, which resulted in their arrest. What Led To The Arrest? Murder remained undiscovered for nearly 2 weeks The couple left for Shimla, returned 12 days later Muskaan misled Saurabh’s family by messaging them from his phone Muskaan broke down and confessed to her mother, who dragged her daughter to police Both Muskaan and Sahil have been arrested and charged with murder and destruction of evidence Procuring Drugs and Weapons Police investigations found that Muskaan Rastogi had been discreetly searching for ways to acquire sleeping pills and narcotics. On February 22, she visited a doctor on Sharda Road, claiming to suffer from depression, but the doctor did not prescribe a large enough quantity of pills to execute her plan. Additionally, the couple purchased two meat-cutting knives worth Rs 800, a Rs 300 razor, and polythene bags to facilitate the murder and disposal of the body, police said. Why Did Meerut Police Order Towels for Accused Muskaan and Sahil? In a chilling case that shocked Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut city, Muskaan, accused of the brutal murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, was presented in court along with her boyfriend, Sahil Shukla, on Wednesday, March 19. Muskaan and Sahil allegedly dismembered Saurabh’s body into 15 pieces and concealed it in a drum filled with cement. As the couple reached the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court on Wednesday, they faced a furious crowd of lawyers outside the premises. While the police escorted Muskaan and Sahil into court, tensions erupted. The group of enraged lawyers attacked the couple, tearing Sahil’s clothes and thrashing them both before police intervened. In an effort to shield the accused from further humiliation, the police swiftly covered them with towels before leading them into the courtroom. Planned Murder and Cover-Up Meerut SSP Vipin Tada detailed their attempt to hide the crime:“After killing Saurabh, they wanted to dispose of the remains but failed. So, they left his body in the bathroom overnight along with the severed head. The next morning, Sahil bought 50kg of cement

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The Dhanashree Verma – Yuzvendra Chahal Saga: A Legal Perspective on Alimony and Marital Disputes

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Trending Today The Dhanashree Verma – Yuzvendra Chahal Saga: A Legal Perspective on Alimony and Marital Disputes Daughter-In-Law Integral Part Of Family, Entitled To Compassionate Appointment: Andhra Pradesh High Court Decoding Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb Tomb Row : 69 Rioters Arrested,Section 144 Imposed Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 “The Dhanashree Verma – Yuzvendra Chahal Saga: A Legal Perspective on Alimony and Marital Disputes” NITU KUMARI 21 Mar 2025 Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma Granted Divorce By Mumbai Family Court Updated: 20th March, 2025 In December 2020, Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known Indian spinner with a reported net worth of ₹45 crore, married Dhanashree Verma, a well-known dancer, choreographer, and influencer with an estimated net worth of ₹25 crore. Their courtship was a dream come true—until it wasn’t—when Chahal asked Verma to teach him dance during the COVID-19 lockdown. By the end of 2024, there were indications of stress: suspicions were fueled by Instagram unfollows, deleted photos, and enigmatic messages. In February 2025, after 18 months apart, the couple appeared in Mumbai’s Bandra Family Court to formalize their mutually agreed-upon divorce, citing “compatibility issues.” Dhanashree Verma, a choreographer, and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal are no longer together. Chahal’s Advocate, Nitin Kumar Gupta, stated: “The divorce decree has been approved by the court. Both parties’ united petition has been accepted by the court. No longer are the parties husband and wife.” Dhanashree Verma’s Advocate Aditi Mohini also stated: “Divorce has been granted with mutual consent.” Chahal and Verma reportedly lived apart for more than 2.5 years. The couple had asked the court to grant them a divorce right away, skipping the required six-month cooling-off period. Before filing for divorce, estranged couples are required to try reconciliation during this time under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. However, if both parties agree, a 2017 Supreme Court decision permits this term to be waived. In light of Chahal’s involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which starts on March 22, the Bombay High Court ordered the Family Court to hear their case on Thursday. The startling ₹60 crore alimony claim was rejected by Verma’s family, who called it “baseless” and asserted that no such sum was asked for or promised. A negotiated compromise is suggested by the final settlement of ₹4.75 crore, in which Chahal paid ₹2.37 lakh upfront and the remaining amount following the divorce. However, it is still unclear why Verma, a self-sufficient woman who has no children from the marriage, receives any alimony at all. This case perfectly captures the core conflict in India’s alimony dispute between justice, tradition, and contemporary realities. Divorce Procedure Timeline December 2020: Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma tied the knot. Since June 2022: The couple had been living separately. February 5, 2025: The divorce petition was submitted in accordance with Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. The petition was filed with a request to waive the six-month waiting period. Early Refusal by the Family Court Due to partial compliance with the terms of the settlement, the Family Court declined to waive the cooling-off period on February 20. Chahal had committed to paying Dhanashree Verma ₹4.75 crore in permanent alimony as part of the divorce agreement; ₹2.37 crore of that amount had already been paid. Based on a family counselor’s report, the court considered the outstanding sum to be non-compliance. The Bombay High Court’s Justification However, the Bombay High Court decided that the remaining alimony payment shouldn’t be a barrier to waiving the cooling-off period, acknowledging that the couple had been apart for more than two and a half years. In order to protect Chahal’s professional obligations to the IPL 2025, it ordered the Family Court to expedite the divorce proceedings by March 20. The divorce dispute is anticipated to be resolved shortly after the High Court’s decision. With the Family Court’s final ruling on March 20, Chahal and Verma’s marriage will be formally terminated, enabling them to proceed on their own. The Indian Context: Alimony’s Roots and Evolution In India, alimony, sometimes referred to as maintenance under statutes such as the Hindu Marriage Act and Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, is intended to prevent a spouse—usually the wife—from becoming impoverished after a divorce. In the past, this made sense in a patriarchal culture where women frequently gave up their occupations to take care of the home, leaving them vulnerable financially after a divorce. The Supreme Court of India has underlined that maintenance had to take into account the lifestyle that was led during the marriage, taking into account factors including income inequality, length of marriage, and unique situations. However, this paradigm is called into question by the Chahal-Verma case. Verma is a self-made professional whose job blossomed with her marriage; she is not a dependent spouse. With no children to raise, their union lasted only four years. Why does the law still favor alimony if both parties are financially secure? The system’s presumption of female dependency—a holdover from a bygone era that conflicts with modern egalitarian ideals—is the root of the problem. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. 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Daughter-In-Law Integral Part Of Family, Entitled To Compassionate Appointment: Andhra Pradesh High Court

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Trending Today Daughter-In-Law Integral Part Of Family, Entitled To Compassionate Appointment: Andhra Pradesh High Court Decoding Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb Tomb Row : 69 Rioters Arrested,Section 144 Imposed Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Daughter-In-Law Integral Part Of Family, Entitled To Compassionate Appointment: Andhra Pradesh High Court NITU KUMARI 21 Mar 2025 Update: 19-03-2025 The Andhra Pradesh High Court has affirmed that a daughter-in-law is an essential member of her husband’s family and is entitled to compassionate appointment upon the death of her spouse. This decision broadens the scope of compassionate appointments, which are traditionally reserved for immediate family members like spouses, sons, and daughters, to include daughters-in-law. The court emphasized that excluding daughters-in-law from compassionate appointments contradicts the equality principles enshrined in Articles 14 and 15 of the Indian Constitution. By acknowledging daughters-in-law as eligible, the court hopes to provide financial stability to families affected by the untimely death of a government employee. This ruling is expected to have an impact on state policies regarding compassionate appointments, leading authorities to update current guidelines to ensure they are inclusive and non-discriminatory. This development highlights the judiciary‘s role in upholding constitutional rights and promoting social justice by extending benefits to all deserving family members. This ruling is consistent with previous decisions where the court acknowledged that a daughter’s eligibility for compassionate appointments should not be affected by her marital status. Sons and daughters, regardless of their marital status, remain integral members of their parents’ families. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 13, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 7, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 6, 2025 • Case law • No Comments 1 2 3 4 Next »

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Decoding Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb Tomb Row : 69 Rioters Arrested,Section 144 Imposed

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UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Decoding Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb Tomb Row : 69 Rioters Arrested,Section 144 Imposed NITU KUMARI 20 Mar 2025 BACKGROUND The violence took place against the backdrop of escalating social and political tensions over Aurangzeb‘s legacy. The Mughal Empire emperor has continued to be a divisive figure in Indian history, with some groups endorsing his rule and others viewing him as a representation of oppression. The debate intensified following the publication of the Bollywood film Chhaava, which showed Aurangzeb’s killing of Maratha ruler Sambhaji. The film’s depiction of historical events heightened tensions and reignited discussions over the policies of the Mughal. In the weeks before the disturbance, groups like the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal intensified their attempts to have Aurangzeb’s tomb in Aurangabad razed. These groups argued that the tomb honored a monarch who they claimed had mistreated Hindu inhabitants. When politician Abu Azmi defended Aurangzeb’s rule, political rhetoric intensified even more, inflaming local resentment. 1. What Caused the Violence in Nagpur? The Nagpur riot was directly caused by false reports that the Quran had been set on fire at a demonstration by a right-wing party calling for the destruction of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Sambhaji Nagar. The demonstration, which was coordinated by parties like the Bajrang Dal and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), infuriated Muslim communities. A piece of fabric with the word kalma on it was purportedly burned by them. 2. Aurangzeb Tomb Row: What is it? The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other right-wing organizations had called for the dismantling of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. After the VHP and Bajrang Dal demanded it, security was increased at the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad). 3. Were The Riots Pre-Planned? Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday called the Nagpur violence a “planned incident” and warned that those who attacked police “will not be spared.”“Specific houses, establishments targeted by mob; it looks like a conspiracy,” CM Fadnavis said in the state legislative assembly. Who is Fahim Khan, arrested for ‘inciting’ Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb’s tomb? Fahim Shamim Khan, 38, serves as the city president of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP) in Nagpur. Though not widely known in mainstream politics, he has been an active voice in local affairs, particularly advocating for minority rights.Maharashtra Police have nabbed Fahim Shamim Khan, a politician from the local Minorities Democratic Party (MDP), as the main accused in the Nagpur violence that shook the city earlier this week. Khan allegedly provoked people and fanned rumors about the desecration of the Quran during a right-wing protest over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. How Khan ‘incited’ Nagpur riots? On March 17, some 250 members of the Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) protested in Shivaji Putla Square outside Mahal Gate, demanding that the mausoleum of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb be removed from Khuldabad, escalating tensions in Nagpur.The protest and renewed animosity toward the 17th-century monarch are reported to have been sparked by the release of the film Chhaava, which shows Aurangzeb’s killing of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. 4. Does Section 144 apply to the Mahal in Nagpur? Nagpur: Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Nagpur’s Mahal area after a brief episode of violence on Monday night, confirmed Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal.According to Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal, the region is now subject to Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. Violent conflicts in Nagpur’s Mahal district on the evening of March 17 resulted in stone-throwing, vandalism, and arson events. While attempting to maintain control, several police officers were hurt. To regain control, the authorities used tear gas and stepped up security. Officials are asking locals to maintain their composure and refrain from disseminating false information, claiming that the disturbance was caused by a misunderstanding. To stop the situation from getting worse, Section 144 has been implemented in the impacted region. Protest The Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged rallies in Nagpur. There were rumors that items with religious content had been set on fire. It appears to be a carefully thought-out strike. Nobody is authorized to take control of law and order. “Everyone must maintain Maharashtra‘s tranquility, as the Chhaava movie has stoked people’s ire against Aurangzeb,” the chief minister continued. The violence was attributed to “Aurangzeb ki aulad” by the VHP.VHP member Rajkumar Sharma told ANI, “riots were planned by the ‘Aurangzeb ki aulad’… They gathered in the mosque there; they planned to close their shops, loot the shops of Hindus and attack their houses. This was all planned, and an attempt was made to incite an issue which has no meaning… If the administration feels that the effigy of Aurangzeb was burnt, we have no objection to the administration’s action… this country will run as per the Constitution… But these ‘Aurangzeb ki aulad’ should also understand that this country will run as per the Constitution.” Incident Analysis Groups started throwing stones and burning cars on Monday night as violence broke out in Mahal, Nagpur. To keep things from getting

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Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps

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Trending Today Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Six Supreme Court Judges Will Lead NALSA’s Legal Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Mission to Manipur Relief Camps NITU KUMARI 20 Mar 2025 Update: 18 March 2025 Six Supreme Court judges will travel to the State of Manipur on March 22 in honor of the High Court of Manipur‘s duodecennial celebration, marking a significant step in bolstering the legal and humanitarian assistance for the state beset by violence. The special visit will be led by Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, M.M. Sundresh, K.V. Viswanathan, and N. Kotiswar Singh. The National Legal Services Authority‘s Executive Chairman is Justice Gavai. Manipur is the birthplace of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh. The visit’s goal is to highlight the importance of providing impacted communities with legal and humanitarian support. “Many people are still seeking safety in relief camps spread throughout Manipur, almost two years after the horrific sectarian violence of May 3, 2023, which claimed hundreds of lives and forced over 50,000 people to flee their homes. The Supreme Court judges’ visit emphasizes the continued need for these impacted communities to receive legal and humanitarian support. NALSA.” During the tour, Justice Gavai will virtually open the new Legal Aid Clinics in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Ukhrul districts, as well as Legal Services Camps and Medical Camps in every district of Manipur. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) will also receive necessary relief supplies as part of this. IDPs will have access to essential services including healthcare, pensions, employment programs, and identification document reconstruction thanks to the Legal Services Camps, which will link them with government assistance programs. At least five major plans designed to meet the needs of the displaced population will be presented by each participating State Department. All of the aid camps will have Medical Camps run by a group of 25 Chennai-based specialists. For six more days, their services will be available to displaced families, guaranteeing ongoing medical assistance, treatment, and access to necessary medications. Notably, during the ethnic crisis, the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) and NALSA collaborated to help offer legal assistance. In order to help IDPs get government benefits, misplaced paperwork, and medical assistance, MASLSA also set up 273 Special Legal Aid Clinics in relief camps. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 13, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 7, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 6, 2025 • Case law • No Comments 1 2 3 4 Next »

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UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police

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Trending Today UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd UPSC Cheating Case : Complete Investigation Against Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Steadfastly, Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police NITU KUMARI 19 Mar 2025 SLP(Crl) No. 357 OF 2025 PUJA MANORMA DILIP KHEDKAR … PetitionerVersusSTATE OF NCT OF DELHI … Respondent Date of Judgment: January 15, 2025Presiding Judges: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Justice BV Nagarathna Background of the Case Puja Khedkar was selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and assigned to the Maharashtra Cadre after clearing the 2022 Civil Services Examination (CSE). Initially, she wrote her name as “Khedkar Puja Deelip Rao” and claimed Other Backward Class (OBC) status in most of her attempts, except in CSE-2013, where she applied under the General category. In 2018, she declared herself as a candidate for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category, specifically under the vision impairment subcategory, while also claiming OBC non-creamy layer status. Allegations arose regarding fraudulent claims in her UPSC applications, leading to the registration of an FIR on July 19, 2024. According to UPSC, Puja Khedkar circumvented scrutiny over her excessive exam attempts by exploiting eligibility criteria. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions (DoPT) issued a show-cause notice questioning her refusal to be released from service under the IAS Probation Rules, 1954. On July 31, 2024, UPSC issued a press release stating that her provisional candidature for CSE-2022 was revoked, and she was permanently barred from appearing for future UPSC exams. After her arrest, she sought anticipatory bail from the District and Sessions Judge at Patiala House, which was denied on August 8, 2024. Following this, she approached the Delhi High Court, which also denied her bail plea. Case Analysis & Decision The Delhi High Court rejected Puja Khedkar’s bail plea on Monday, stating that the case represents fraud against both a constitutional body and society. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh ruled that “interrogation is necessary to uncover the full extent of the fraud committed against the nation.” The court highlighted that Puja Khedkar misused government schemes by forging documents to secure benefits meant for underprivileged sections of society. The judgment noted that: The investigation revealed that she was not eligible for the benefits she claimed. Luxury cars and multiple properties in her name indicated an attempt to misuse reservation policies. Her family held a prominent position in the state, suggesting possible collusion with influential individuals. The court cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in CBI v. Anil Sharma to justify her interrogation, arguing that her actions were part of a broader scheme to manipulate the system. Thus, her bail request was denied, and her interim protection from arrest was revoked. Conclusion On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of India granted temporary protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar and sought responses from the Delhi government and UPSC regarding her anticipatory bail plea. Her legal counsel argued that the Delhi High Court had made harsh observations against her while rejecting her petition. Puja Khedkar has denied all allegations of misrepresentation and fraud. However, the case underscores serious concerns regarding the misuse of reservation benefits in competitive examinations. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. 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Trending Today PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd The State or its instrumentality cannot tinker with the “rules of the game” insofar as the prescription of eligibility criteria PMLA | The Supreme Court ruled that the money laundering offense persists as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, utilized, or presented as untainted. NITU KUMARI 19 Mar 2025 Update: 17 March 2025 The Supreme Court of India today (March 17) denied Pradeep Sharma, a former Gujarat IAS official, his discharge in a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), noting that money laundering is a continuous offense rather than a one-time incident. He was charged with using bribes to generate proceeds of crime while serving as Collector. He requested discharge, claiming that the alleged illegal activity that produced the proceeds of crime took place prior to the PMLA’s implementation. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the plea, claiming that money laundering constituted a persistent criminal offense. The Supreme Court dismissed the claim that since the alleged predicate offense took place prior to the PMLA’s passage, no money laundering offense could be proven. Rather, citing the ruling in Vijay Madanlal Chaudhary vs. Union of India (2023) 12 SCC 1, the Court ruled that money laundering is a crime that persists as long as criminal gains are hidden, put to use, or manifested as pure property. It is commonly known that crimes under the PMLA are ongoing, and money laundering doesn’t cease with a single incident; rather, it continues as long as criminal proceeds are hidden, put to use, or presented as pure property. According to the bench made up of Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale, “the legislative intent behind the PMLA is to combat the menace of money laundering, which by its very nature involves transactions spanning over time.” As long as unlawful gains are held, presented as legitimate, or reintroduced into the economy, the law acknowledges that money laundering is a continuous activity rather than a one-time occurrence. Therefore, neither the law nor the facts support the claim that the offense is not ongoing, and as a result, the High Court‘s decision cannot be overturned on this basis. The appellant’s argument is untenable, even when considered within the framework of the current case. The evidence in the file shows that the appellant has consistently and repeatedly abused his position of authority, which has led to the creation and long-term use of criminal proceeds. The appellant continued to be involved in financial transactions connected to the proceeds of crime after the original point of commission, as the respondent (ED) has successfully shown prima facie. A continuous offense under the PMLA includes the use of such proceeds, the purported layering and integration, and the attempts to portray such money as unadulterated. The Court further stated that the actions taken against the appellant are completely within the bounds of the law and cannot be challenged on this basis. The Court underlined that the PMLA was passed in order to fight money laundering, which by definition entails long-term transactions. As a result, even if the predicate offenses took place earlier, the PMLA may still be applied to acts that persisted after it was passed. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. 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Trending Today Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd The State or its instrumentality cannot tinker with the “rules of the game” insofar as the prescription of eligibility criteria Validity of LMV Driving License for Transport Vehicles Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam: Why do people keep falling in traps? NITU KUMARI 19 Mar 2025 Introduction:- Fraudsters impersonating police personnel in Mumbai caused an 86-year-old woman to lose more than ₹20 crore. From December 26, 2024, until March 3, 2025, the con artists tricked her into moving funds to multiple accounts by claiming that her Aadhaar card had been fraudulently used. If she didn’t comply, they threatened to take her and her family to court. After being put under “digital arrest,” the victim was unable to speak about the circumstances. The woman informed the police about the fraud after she became aware of it. The people implicated have been arrested after authorities tracked down the money transactions. The public has been cautioned by officials to be on the lookout for these types of scams. They stressed that neither UIDAI representatives nor the police request personal information or remote device access. They suggested that individuals report strange calls to UIDAI’s helpdesk at 1947 and disconnect them right away. Even with ongoing awareness initiatives, a lot of individuals still fall for these types of frauds. Psychologists and investigators point out that scammers employ psychological tricks to trick even tech-savvy people. Scammers frequently pose as law enforcement officials and tell victims that they have pending warrants or illicit goods in their names. To avoid being arrested, they demand payment or verification right away. “Using forceful tones and fake phone numbers, scammers pretend to be government agents or law enforcement officers in order to obtain personal and financial information from their victims. According to a senior cyber cell officer, scammers take advantage of the victim’s spiraling fear to control their behavior and instill a false sense of obligation. Investigators advise avoiding unwanted calls, confirming the callers’ identities, and never disclosing financial or personal information. They advise disregarding reports that say drugs were discovered in packages connected to the victim. “Tell your friends and family that there is nothing like digital arrest,” said a senior police official. Simply spread the message because preventing these socially planned crimes requires awareness. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 13, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 7, 2025 • Case law • No Comments Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 sadalawpublications@gmail.com • March 6, 2025 • Case law • No Comments 1 2 3 4 Next »

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State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd The State or its instrumentality cannot tinker with the “rules of the game” insofar as the prescription of eligibility criteria Validity of LMV Driving License for Transport Vehicles Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. NITU KUMARI 18 Mar 2025 Case : Laxmi Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh Update: March 2024 The Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi city is at the centre of a dispute in court. While Muslims performed namaaz in the mosque and the surrounding courtyard, the Supreme Court of India struck a balance by permitting a selected Hindu priest to continue worshipping inside the Gyanvapi grounds’ cellar, or tehkhana. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud‘s three-judge panel determined that maintaining the status quo was “appropriate” in order to “allow both communities to offer religious worship.” In this manner, namaaz is offered on the mosque’s grounds. They protect the tehkhana. Chief Justice Chandrachud said verbally that the agreement would be upheld until the trial. The court mandated that neither of the disputing parties would alter the status quo. The Hindu plaintiffs, who are led by veteran attorney Shyam Divan, assert that since Satyug, the whole space of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi has been a temple dedicated to Swayambhu Lord Shiva, referred to here as Adi Vishweshwar. They claimed that the Farman of Emperor Aurangzeb in the year 1669 destroyed the temple, which had previously been located on the Gyanvapi property. The complaint that the Hindus filed in a Varanasi court, according to senior counsel Huzefa Ahmadi for the management of Anjuman Intazamia Masjid, was only a ploy to invade the mosque’s property. Following the suit by the Hindus, who first sought a judicial declaration of their right to worship within the mosque premises, and then the “discovery” of a Shivling, the mosque managers have been engaged in a protracted legal battle. However, the Muslim side asserted that the building was a fountain. The courts had permitted a “scientific survey” and carbon dating of the building. The most recent events include two consecutive rulings by the Varanasi court permitting Hindu religious ceremonies to take place in the mosque’s cellar, which is accessible from the south side of the building. The Bench discovered that while Muslims may enter the mosque for namaaz from the northern side, the cellar could only be accessed from the southern side. Following the directives of January 17 and January 31, Muslims are currently offering namaaz without any restrictions. The Hindu priest’s puja offering is limited to the cellar area. The court clarified that it would be appropriate to preserve the status quo in order to allow both populations to practice their respective religions. The court emphasized that Hindus’ religious worship must be conducted in strict accordance with the guidelines in the January 31, 2024 decision and be under the Receiver’s safe custody as stipulated in the January 17, 2024 order. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as sadalawpublications@gmail.com. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Case laws ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. 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Trending Today Supreme Court maintains a status quo on worship, allowing both Hindus and Muslims to continue their practices…. Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 SSC ONLINE SC 312 The Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Innovation in India Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional for Undermining Transparency and Democratic Principles on dated 15th February, 2024. Historic Verdict: Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), Ends Immunity for Lawmakers Taking Bribes for Votes on 4th March, 2024 Supreme Court Overrules Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd The State or its instrumentality cannot tinker with the “rules of the game” insofar as the prescription of eligibility criteria Validity of LMV Driving License for Transport Vehicles Minority Status of educational institutions not affected by statute, date of establishment, or non-minority administration Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection NITU KUMARI 17 Mar 2025 Writ Petition(s)(Criminal) No(s). 83/2025 RANVEER GAUTAM ALLAHABADIA – Petitioner(s) VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS. – Respondent(s) Date Of Hearing: 18th February, 2025Case Citation:Presiding Judges: Justice Surya Kant Justice N Kotiswar Singh Case Summary Ranveer Allahbadia, a YouTuber best known for his podcast India’s Got Latent, was the subject of multiple formal complaints and legal issues, including allegations that he was promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit conversations. The Supreme Court intervened to defend his right to freedom of speech and expression. Ranveer Allahbadia was accused of making offensive and demeaning remarks during a podcast session in early 2025. The public was soon made aware of the remarks, which were deemed inappropriate and highly explicit. His remarks caused people to become outraged when the podcast aired, especially on social media. Significant public outrage resulted from his comments, which were considered offensive and degrading. Many First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed against Allahbadia in a number of states, including Maharashtra, Assam, and Rajasthan, as a result of these divisive remarks. Accusations of obscenity, vulgarity, and encouraging inappropriate behavior were the basis for these FIRs, which were purportedly in violation of several Indian Penal Code (IPC) provisions. Issues in the Case Whether Allahbadia’s comments crossed the limits of Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a)? Whether filing multiple FIRs is a violation of the principle of double jeopardy? Whether the comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia constitute obscene and indecent content? Observation “There Is Nothing Like A Fundamental Right On A Platter”: Supreme Court Says Rights Come With Duties “In this country, there is nothing like a fundamental right on a platter. Fundamental rights come with duties, and unless people understand their duties, we know how to deal with such elements,” Justice Kant asserted. The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh expressed concern over the remarks made in the performance and said that even Allahbadia’s lawyer, Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, could not defend the language and expressions used. “The fact that nobody, including Allahbadia’s counsel (Mr. Abhinav), would also be able to defend the words chosen, expressions, and everything that was said in the show,” the judge noted. Justice Kant stated, “We are confident and hopeful that the petitioner has realized his mistake and has some repentance. We also know that some brainless people are writing articles in his defense in the name of freedom of speech, but we know how to handle them.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta supported the Court’s concern over unregulated online content, remarking, “Something needs to be done; some kind of guidelines need to be laid down. We should not be competing with the vulgarity seen abroad. Our notions of morality differ from other countries. The difficulty is that in the USA, for example, the burning of the national flag is a fundamental right under the 1st Amendment; we have that as a criminal offense.” Supreme Court Ruling The Supreme Court, after hearing arguments from both parties, issued the following interim directions: Stay on Arrest: The court granted a stay on the petitioner’s arrest in connection with the filed FIRs in Maharashtra and Assam, on the condition that he assist with the investigation. Consolidation of FIRs: If any additional FIR had been registered in Jaipur (Rajasthan) based on the same allegations, the Court extended the stay of arrest to that case as well. Restriction on Further FIRs: The Court prohibited the registration of any further FIRs against the petitioner based on the same content aired on India’s Got Latent. Right to Protection: The petitioner was given the liberty to seek police protection in Maharashtra and Assam in case of any threats to his life or liberty. Travel Restrictions: The Court directed the petitioner to surrender his passport to the Investigating Officer of the Nodal Cyber Police Station, Thane, and barred him from leaving the country without prior judicial permission. Ban on Further Broadcasting: The petitioner and his associates were restrained from airing any new content on YouTube or other digital platforms until further orders. Conclusion The Supreme Court’s decision in Ranveer Gautam Allahabadia v. Union of India & Ors. is a prime example of a well-thought-out plan for balancing the rights of individuals with the interests of the state. The interim relief provided safeguards against any abuse of process, while the limitations guarantee that the probe proceeds without further provocation. This case is likely to set a precedent in addressing legal concerns related to digital content, multi-jurisdictional FIRs, and the broader implications of free expression in the digital era. 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