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President of India has appointed Justice Antony Dominic, senior-most Judge of Kerala High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of Kerala High Court with effect from 6th  November, 2017 consequent upon the retirement of present Chief Justice Justice Navaniti Prasad Singh. … [Read more...] about Justice Antony Dominic Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Kerala HC [Read Notification]

While it is the settled law that the courts will not interfere in the manner of investigation, the courts can play a supervisory role in ensuring fair investigation. In cases where the courts find that the DNA evidence is relevant, they can pass appropriate judicial orders giving directions to the investigation agency to collect DNA evidence. While the court will not direct the manner of collection of DNA evidence, it is surely empowered to direct the investigation agency to collect DNA evidence in a given case. Our trial courts need to be sensitized and made aware of the importance of DNA evidence which is scientifically conclusive. Similarly, prosecutors and defense counsels need to be made aware of the use and relevance of DNA evidence in criminal cases. … [Read more...] about #WheresTheDNA: DNA Evidence: Right To Fair Investigation And Trial

During a recent hearing, the Court took note of an earlier order passed in April this year, wherein it had directed that the prescription be placed in public domain and be widely publicized. It further noted that the impugned notification had been premised on the report of an expert body, in order to ensure that the children attend age-appropriate classes. … [Read more...] about Delhi HC Upholds Upper Age Limit For Nursery Admissions In Schools [Read Judgment]

The recent initiative of SC would go a long way in addressing this excessive use of discretion in the matters of appointment and transfer. Reasons for selections and rejections will certainly reduce the discretion of the judges in the collegium. But, I am of the considered view that much more needs to be done to make higher judiciary more transparent, accountable and democratic. Balanced role of Supreme Court and executive in the appointment of judges is the way forward. Sooner the better, if this desired way is realized and adopted. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Starts Doing What It Preaches; But Much More Needs To Be Done

Among the many new tools that science has provided for the analysis of forensic evidence is the powerful and controversial analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, the material that makes up the genetic code of most organisms. DNA analysis, also called DNA typing or DNA profiling, examines DNA found in physical evidence such as blood, hair, and semen, and determines whether it can be matched to DNA taken from specific individuals. DNA analysis has become a common form of evidence in criminal trials. It is also used in civil litigation, particularly in cases involving the determination of paternity of identity. … [Read more...] about #WheresTheDNA: DNA & Indian Legal System: Code Of Criminal Procedure & Indian Evidence Act Must Be Amended