Delhi HC rejects total smartphone ban in schools, issues guidelines

Source: Business Standard

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court refused to ban children from bringing smartphones to school. The Court clarified in its decision that the use of smartphones does not negatively impact teaching, discipline, or overall educational environment in the classroom. 

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed the directive during the hearing of a petition filed by a student seeking guidelines regarding the use of mobile phones in schools. The Court noted that its intent is to establish guiding principles to balance the positive and negative effects of allowing students to use smartphones while attending school. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/delhi-hc-rejects-total-smartphone-ban-in-schools-issues-guidelines-125030300395_1.html

High Court denies relief to Ll.B. student over attendance shortage

Source: Times of India

Students in professional degree courses must pursue their studies with all "seriousness and due diligence Delhi High Court has said, rejecting a student's plea to be permitted to appear in the LLB examination despite being short of the minimum attendance criterion. To read more please go to any of the following links:

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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/hc-denies-relief-to-llb-student-over-attendance-shortage/articleshow/118584864.cms

Can Courts Modify Arbitral Awards? Supreme Court Reserves Verdict

Source: NDTV

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a key legal issue -- whether courts could modify arbitral awards under the provisions of a 1996 law on arbitration and conciliation. 

To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/supreme-court-reserves-verdict-on-whether-courts-can-modify-arbitral-awards-7746481

SC upholds doctors’ liability under Consumer Protection Act, rejects review plea

Source: Economic Times

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed doctors' accountability under the Consumer Protection Act 1986, dismissing a review petition against its 1995 ruling that doctors can be held liable for medical negligence. The court concluded that the existing judgment does not require reconsideration, maintaining that 'services' include medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment. to read more please go to the following link:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/sc-upholds-doctors-liability-under-consumer-protection-act-rejects-review-plea/articleshow/118393276.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

‘No speedy trial, no justice’: SC warns against eroding system’s credibility

Source: Hindustan Times

Prolonged pretrial incarceration due to delays in trials not only violates an accused person’s fundamental rights but also erodes public trust in the judicial system, the Supreme Court emphasized, urging courts across the country to ensure that the process of justice is not derailed by procedural inefficiencies. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/no-speedy-trial-no-justice-sc-warns-against-eroding-system-s-credibility/ar-AA1zfbkO?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=f5994339dc364ab7bbd20b604b35a9c2&ei=71

Money Laundering Serious Offence, Courts Can't Grant Bail Casually Without Considering S.45 PMLA Conditions : Supreme Court

Source: Live Law

The Supreme Court today (February 13) set aside the bail granted to the individual accused of committing money laundering after noting that the High Court failed to satisfy the twin conditions stipulated under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”). To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.livelaw.in/supreme-court/money-laundering-serious-offence-courts-cant-grant-bail-casually-without-considering-s45-pmla-conditions-supreme-court-283896#:~:text=The%20Supreme%20Court%20today%20(February,2002%20(%E2%80%9CPMLA%E2%80%9D).

Deepseek and its legal, business and financial implications for India

Source: India Technology News

US technology companies’ dominance was questioned on Monday, as Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. The startup’s new AI model, a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, is built entirely on open-source technology and lower-end chips. This  approach allowed DeepSeek to sidestep the need for high-end hardware restricted by US export controls and develop the model for just $5.6 million. As a result, DeepSeek is available at a cost that is just 2% of what users would spend on OpenAI’s O1 model.

To read more please go to the following link:

https://indiatechnologynews.in/deepseek-and-its-legal-business-and-financial-implications-for-india/

Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved within one year - Allahabad High Court

 Source: The Times of India

The Allahabad High Court held that marriage between two Hindus is sacrosanct and cannot be dissolved within one year of the wedding on grounds of mutual incompatibility, unless there is an exceptional hardship or depravity as provided under Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/117650506.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst