Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Use of AI-Generated Fake Judgments in Judiciary

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The Supreme Court of India, while considering an SLP in Gummadi Usha Rani & Anr. v. Sure Mallikarjuna Rao & Anr, expressed serious displeasure over a trial court’s reliance on non-existent, allegedly Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated case law. The Court added that such misconduct strikes at the very integrity of the adjudicatory process and cannot be brushed aside as a mere error of law.

Pension amount Liable to Be Attached or Seized Once It Reaches His Bank Account

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The Supreme Court, in Union of India v. Radha Kissen Agarwalla and Anr [1969 AIR 762] and in Union of India v. Jyoti Chit Fund & Finance [AIR 1976 SC 1163], consistently held that pension and provident fund amounts retain statutory protection only till they are actually paid to the employee, and that once received, they can be subjected to attachment.

No Need to Summon Sanctioning Officers if Prosecution Sanction is a “Speaking Order”: Kerala Vigilance

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The Vigilance (E) Department, Government of Kerala, via Circular No: VIG-E3/145/2021-VIG dated 29/07/2021, clarified the procedural requirements for proving a prosecution sanction. Drawing from a catena of judgments, including Md. Iqbal Ahmed v. State of AP [1979 Cr LJ 633 (SC)] and State of Rajasthan v. Dr. A. K. Dutta [AIR 1981 SC 2187] etc, and there is no need for the prosecution to summon the authority if the order is "speaking" (reasoned) and reflects an application of mind.

Extra-Marital Relationship Coupled with Negligence: Grounds for Disqualifying Mother from Child Custody

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In Indian jurisprudence, an extra-marital relationship or adultery by a mother does not automatically disqualify her from child custody. The courts consistently maintain that a "bad wife" is not necessarily a "bad mother." Adultery does not equate to parental incompetence; an affair cannot be the sole grounds for denying custody unless it is proven that the conduct directly results in the neglect or abandonment of the child.

Modes of Electronic Signing Under Kerala E-Filing Rules

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An Advocate or Party-in-Person may authenticate filings in one of the following four ways: Digital Signature: Under Rule 6(1) of the 2021 Rules. Aadhaar-based Electronic Signature: Under Rule 6(2) of the 2021 Rules. OTP-based Authentication: Using email or mobile-based OTP, under Rule 6(3) of the 2021 Rules. Physical Signing & Scanning: By preparing, signing, scanning, and uploading the print version to the e-filing portal.