The Supreme Court of India directs early sex education before Class IX, linking awareness on puberty and consent to preventing offences under the POCSO Act.
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SUPREME COURT ON PROOF STANDARD IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT CLAIMS
Supreme Court clarified that claims under Section 124-A of the Railways Act must rely on probabilities, not criminal standards, ensuring genuine victims aren’t denied compensation due to technicalities.
SUPREME COURT ACQUITS MAN IN CIRCUMSTANTIAL MURDER CASE
Supreme Court acquitted Nilesh Baburao Gitte in a circumstantial murder case, ruling suicide couldn’t be ruled out as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
SUPREME COURT ISSUES DIRECTIONS ON ROAD SAFETY MEASURES
Supreme Court of India directs strict helmet enforcement, regulates headlights, curbs wrong-lane driving, and mandates public awareness for enhanced road safety under Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan.
WHEN FAITH TURNS TO FURY IN SUPREME COURT
An advocate’s attack on CJI BR Gavai in the Supreme Court of India exposed growing intolerance and underscored the need to defend constitutional faith and judicial dignity.
SUPREME COURT ON LEAVE TO DEFEND IN SUMMARY SUIT
The Supreme Court on leave to defend in summary suit ruled that no defence under Order XXXVII CPC can be filed without the Court’s leave, protecting summary procedure integrity.