Digest

IPC 1860 – ss. 153A, 505 (1b), 117 r/w. s.34 – UAPA Act 1967 – ss.13, 16, 17, 18, 39, 40 – NIA Act 2008

Following the issuance of the order from the Division Bench of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, a detailed…

Motor Vehicles Act 1986 – Compensation Enhancement by SC

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA AABID KHAN VS. DINESH AND OTHERS [2024] 4 S.C.R. 2642024 INSC 291(CIVIL APPEAL /4828/2024) 09 APRIL…

Limitation Act – Section 5 – Discretionary power -Explained by SC

This article discusses the limitations on filing appeals, particularly focusing on Sections 3 and 5 of the Limitation Act. Section…

News

Around the world

Out-of-Hospital Patient Care in UK: NHS Choice Expansion Plan

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak`s plan aims to offer patients a wider range of healthcare services, faster treatment, and more convenience. The expansion, the largest in a decade, is expected to significantly impact patient experience and healthcare accessibility.

OSCE Statement: 79th year of the Victory over Nazism

9 May 2024: The delegations of several OSCE member states affirm the importance of commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War. They emphasize the duty to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for peace and prosperity. They strongly condemn any attempts to revise or glorify the Nazis, and call for…

President Xi Jinping is paying a state visit to France (07/05/2024)

AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine TTS risk: Govt of Australia (2021)

Britain will increase defence budget by 2.5% of GDP in 2030

U.S. defended Israel and helped defeat this attack: Joe Biden

Court Opinions

Global

R vs Secretary: Rights of private and family life denied (UKSC-24/04/24)

This appeal is concerned with R’s rights under article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Article 8 is given effect in domestic law as one of the Convention rights under the Human Rights Act 1998. Under section 6(1) of the HRA the Secretary…

Reliance Infra vs Shanghai Electric: Reason for Awarding Costs (16/04/2024)

Conviction for dangerous driving causing bodily harm affirmed by Canada SC (20/03/2024)

Hassam vs Rabot: Assessment for damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity

Legality of Publishing image of a woman killed in terrorism ( 23/02/2024)

South Africa v. Israel: Application for Prevention and Punishment for Crime of Genocide in Gaza Strip (12/01/2024)

Guyana v. Venezuela: ICJ Arbitral Award of 3 Oct 1899

Supreme Court: Maharashtra can grant Remission in Bilkis Rasool Case (08/01/2024)

Canada SC upholds a constable’s conviction for aggravated assault (14/12/2023)

Geo-Political

International Politics

List of international treaties: The United States, not a participant

The United States is not party to numerous international treaties, including those on human rights, arms control, and environmental protection. Russia is also not a party to several of these treaties. These treaties cover a wide range of issues such as trafficking, statelessness, landmines, and arms trade. Both countries have chosen not to participate in these agreements.

Iran’s Bilateral Relations with Germany (2024)

China-U.S. relationship: President Xi Spoke with Biden on Phone (02/04/2024)

Iranian FM condemns Israeli attack on its Damascus embassy (02/04/2024)

U.S.- Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement & Security Agreement (2008)

UK Defence budget is £50bn: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

Asia and Middle East

Russia and China

Islam never compels anyone to be religious forcibly: Khamenei (11/04/2024)

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, led the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Tehran, celebrating the Iranian people's use of the Ramadan period. He emphasized the importance of preserving spiritual treasures, emphasized fasting, and condemned the bloody events in Gaza. He also mourned…

Hong Kong’s New National Security Law: U.S. Expresses Concern (22/03/2024)

Vladimir Putin’s Address to the Federal Assembly (29/02/2024)

GOI framed rules U/S 49M of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972

Advisory against promoting betting & gambling by CCPA (06/01/2024)

Corruption In The Indian Judiciary: Ministry of Law & Justice (2022)