Author name: Arshiya Banu

In a scathing judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently expressed deep concern over the lenient treatment given to juvenile offenders in serious criminal cases, pointing out that no significant lessons have been learned since the horrific Nirbhaya gang rape case of 2012. The court’s remarks came in response to a case involving serious criminal […]

In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a defamation case filed by Pramod Muthalik, the chief of the Sri Ram Sene, against BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar. The case stems from a series of remarks made by the MLA, which Muthalik claims were defamatory and intended to tarnish his

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a ₹1 lakh cost on a woman for her non-cooperation in quashing a Section 498A case. The court’s decision has garnered attention, as it underscores the importance of cooperation in legal proceedings, especially in cases of matrimonial disputes. The order also sends a

In a major legal victory for the Congress party, the Kerala High Court has quashed the long-standing Assembly vandalism case against several of its prominent leaders. The case, which stemmed from a tumultuous session in the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2015, had cast a shadow over the political careers of those involved. The court’s decision

In a move that is set to strengthen the legal landscape, Rohan Kumar, a well-regarded partner from Quillon Partners, has made the transition to J. Sagar Associates (JSA), one of India’s most prestigious law firms. With his wealth of experience in corporate law, Kumar’s entry into JSA as a partner is being viewed as a

The Delhi Excise Policy case has been a roller-coaster of legal developments, with the narrative shifting dramatically for the accused as the case moved through the Supreme Court. What began as a probe into alleged irregularities in the Delhi government’s liquor policy evolved into a courtroom drama that continues to grip public attention. In this

The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Maharashtra state government on a petition filed by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad, who is seeking to club multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him. Awhad’s plea argues that the FIRs, which relate to similar incidents, should be consolidated to avoid multiple

D Krishna Kumar, a prominent leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the election of a Congress MLA. This legal move stems from allegations of electoral malpractice and procedural irregularities that, according to Kumar, affected the integrity of the election process. Background of the Case: The challenge

In a significant move to strengthen the legal framework against sexual violence, the West Bengal Assembly recently passed an anti-rape bill that prescribes the death penalty for those convicted of rape in specific circumstances. The bill, which aims to provide stricter punishments for heinous crimes against women, reflects growing public demand for harsher penalties for