Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court Rules Adults Can Choose Live-In Relationships Regardless of Marriage Age
Dec 05, 2025 01:29 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that consenting adults have the right to live together even if they haven't reached the legal age for marriage. In a landmark judgment, Justice Anoop Dhand affirmed that constitutional rights to personal liberty cannot be denied on grounds of marriage eligibility, directing police to provide protection to a young couple facing threats from family members.
Minor Rape Victim Petitions Supreme Court to Revoke Asaram Bapu's Medical Bail
Dec 01, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A minor rape victim has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of Asaram Bapu's bail, arguing that the convicted godman is not seriously ill as claimed. Despite being granted bail on medical grounds by both Rajasthan and Gujarat High Courts, the victim's lawyer contends that Asaram has been traveling extensively across India without requiring hospitalization, raising questions about the validity of his medical bail conditions.
Gujarat High Court Grants 6-Month Medical Bail to Asaram in 2013 Rape Case
Nov 06, 2025 11:44 pm CST
The Gujarat High Court has granted self-styled godman Asaram six months of temporary bail on medical grounds in a 2013 rape case. The 84-year-old, currently serving life sentences for multiple rape convictions, received similar bail from the Rajasthan High Court last week. Asaram was convicted in Gandhinagar for raping a female disciple multiple times between 2001-2006.
Rajasthan High Court Demands Urgent Road Safety Measures Following Fatal Accidents
Nov 05, 2025 08:04 am CST
The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo moto action on the state's alarming road safety crisis after multiple deadly accidents claimed 55 lives in recent weeks. Citing constitutional right to life provisions, the court has demanded immediate responses from government departments and appointed amicus curiae to recommend concrete regulatory improvements to prevent further tragedies.
Self-Styled Godman Asaram Granted 6-Month Bail by Rajasthan High Court Due to Medical Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 11:33 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has granted six months' bail to 84-year-old Asaram Bapu on medical grounds. The self-styled godman, who has been serving a life sentence since 2018 for raping a minor, had previously received interim bail three times. His counsel argued that proper treatment for his prolonged illness was not possible in jail, while the prosecution opposed the plea.
The Contradiction of Indian Judiciary: Abolishing Royal Titles While Preserving Colonial Honorifics
Oct 07, 2025 08:54 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court's recent abolition of princely titles highlights a glaring contradiction in India's legal system. While the court correctly ruled that royal designations have no place in democratic India, the judiciary itself clings to colonial-era honorifics like "My Lord." This analysis examines how these persistent hierarchical practices undermine democratic principles and calls for comprehensive reform to modernize courtroom culture and make justice more accessible to ordinary citizens.
"Students Skipping School For Coaching Shouldn't Be Allowed In Board Exams": Rajasthan Court
Sep 20, 2025 03:20 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) to ensure that students of classes nine to 12 do not skip schools to go to coaching centres.