Author name: Arshiya Banu

In a recent legal tussle between two of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to CEAT in a dispute with Apollo Tyres over a controversial advertisement. CEAT had filed a case alleging that Apollo Tyres’ ad unfairly disparaged its products and misled consumers, leading to damage to its brand […]

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a petition filed by Amanatullah Khan, an AAP MLA. Khan challenged his arrest and subsequent remand by the ED, claiming that his detention was unjustified and illegal. The court’s directive signals a deeper examination of

In a notable judgment, the Kerala High Court has declined to quash the case against a prominent newspaper accused of revealing the identity of the victim in the high-profile Dileep case. This decision highlights the judiciary’s commitment to protecting the anonymity of victims in sensitive cases and upholding the legal provisions designed to prevent the

In a move aimed at preserving the sanctity of religious rituals, the Kerala High Court has banned videography by vloggers inside the premises of the famous Guruvayur Temple. The court also issued a notice to a woman who stirred controversy by cutting a birthday cake within the temple grounds, an act seen by many as

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has denied bail to Jagtar Singh Johal, a British national facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and for his alleged involvement in multiple murder cases. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness of the charges against Johal, particularly his alleged involvement in terrorist activities and

In a notable legal development, a Varanasi court has rejected a petition seeking the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the Samajwadi Party, and Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). The plea had accused the two politicians of making inflammatory speeches that allegedly incited

In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed a case filed against *Priyank Kanoongo, the chairperson of the **National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), for his controversial tweet in which he allegedly compared a Muslim orphanage to the **Taliban. The court’s decision to set aside the charges brought against the NCPCR chief

In a crucial move toward protecting the environment, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the felling of nearly 25,000 trees for the expansion of the Bijwasan railway station in Delhi. This interim order was issued in response to concerns raised over the environmental impact of such large-scale deforestation in the city, which is already

In a ruling that underscores the sanctity of the democratic process, the Supreme Court of India has held that a candidate who is lawfully elected through a democratic process cannot be barred from assuming office without valid and substantial legal reasons. The judgment reaffirms the principle that once a candidate has been chosen by the

In a progressive judgment emphasizing the need for a humane approach to the justice system, the Supreme Court of India recently granted bail to an indigent convict without requiring the usual financial surety. The court underscored the principle that the justice system cannot remain blind to the plight of financially disadvantaged individuals and must adopt