Case Briefs

Devika Agarwal

Inquiry Process & Standard of Proof in Sexual Harassment Cases under Central Civil Services Rules, 1965

On 6 November 2023 the Supreme Court of India in Union of India v. Dilip Paul, ruled on the manner of inquiry into sexual harassment...

Devika Agarwal

Explained: Delhi High Court ruling that maternity relief be made available to university students

In a path-breaking judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, a university student can now avail maternity benefits even in the absence...

Devika Agarwal

Husband’s Right to Restitution of Conjugal Rights is not Absolute in Sharia Law

Case Details: Jinnat Fatma Vajirbhai Ami (Appellant/Original Defendant) v. Nishat Alimadbhai Polra (Respondent) C/FA/2202/2021 High Court...

Devika Agarwal

FIR in Dowry Death Case Cannot be Quashed even if Parties have Settled

Case Details: Dalbir Singh & Ors. (Petitioners) v. State Government NCT of Delhi & Anr. (Respondents) W.P. (Crl.) 2137/2021 High Court of...