Mirage Legal

11/04/2016

Hindu woman can be the legal head of a family. Landmark decision. http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2016/02/02/hindu-women-can-be-legal-head-of-the-family-indian-court-rules/.

In a landmark decision, a New Delhi court has ruled that women can be the “karta” — meaning the legal head of a family, according to ancient Hindu customs — a position previously reserv…

31/03/2016

A Delhi Judge Has Refused Alimony And Advised The Wife To Find A Job. Now That’s Equality!
http://www.storypick.com/no-alimony-for-you/

This is a welcome change.

21/03/2016

19/01/2016

Government seeks to amend rent control act in Maharashtra. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/govt-seeks-to-amend-rent-control-act-to-keep-out-larger-houses/

As of now, the government is considering excluding tenanted homes with a carpet area of more than 860 sqft and tenanted commercial spaces with a carpet area of more than 500 sqft from the Act.

10/12/2015

Mumbai court pardons David Headley, makes him an approver in 26/11 case
http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Mumbai-court-pardons-David-Headley-makes-him-an-approver-in-26/11-case/articleshow/50125617.cms

Headley, one of the main accused in the 26/11 case, has become an approver after a Mumbai court accepted his offer to become a witness in return for pardon.

10/12/2015

2002 hit-and-run case: Bombay high court acquits Salman Khan
http://m.hindustantimes.com/india/bombay-high-court-verdict-on-salman-khan-in-2002-hit-and-run-case/story-ZLA9RQWptjzlVJmayUrUMO.html

The Bombay high court on Thursday acquitted Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, setting aside the order of a sessions court that had convicted him in May this year. The court said that Salman cannot be convicted as the prosecution has not proven the charges against the actor.

10/12/2015

Prosecution has failed to prove Salman Khan was drunk, says court

http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Prosecution-has-failed-to-prove-Salman-Khan-was-drunk-says-court/articleshow/50114659.cms

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it has "come to conclusion that the prosecution has failed to bring material on record to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant (Salman Khan) was driving and under the influence of alcohol, also, whether the accident occurred due to bursting (of…

10/12/2015

National Herald case explained: Everything you need to know
http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/national-herald-case-where-the-matter-stands/

The Delhi High Court has rejected pleas by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to quash trial court summons against them in the National Herald case.

09/12/2015

Prevention of cruelty to animals.

23/11/2015

Salman Khan Hit-and-run case : http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/hit-and-run-case-bombay-high-court-asks-tough-questions-485

The Bombay high court on Thursday raised several queries on the prosecution's case and the ...

23/11/2015

Women can claim stridhan even after separation from husband: Supreme Court - http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Women Can-claim-stridhan-even-after-separation-from-husband-Supreme-Court/articleshow/49872639.cms

A woman has inalienable rights over stridhan and she can claim it even after separation from her husband, the Supreme Court has ruled, saying that denying it would amount to domestic violence making the husband and in-laws liable to face criminal prosecution.

23/11/2015

Supreme Court for humane killing of certain kind of stray dogs under rule - http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-sc-for-humane-killing-of-certain-kind-of-stray-dogs-under-rule-2146578

Supreme Court for humane killing of certain kind of stray dogs under rule - The court has asked Chief Secretaries of states and UTs to provide data on cases of dog bites and "removal/ destruction" of stray dogs as prescribed under the Rules.