The Delhi High Court has granted relief to filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt by restraining T-Series from using the title “Aashiqui” for any new film or project. This interim order marks a significant development in a dispute over the rights to the iconic Bollywood film franchise, which has been a major commercial and cultural success since its […]
Justice Hima Kohli, appointed to the Supreme Court of India on August 31, 2021, has delivered several significant judgments and orders that have contributed to shaping Indian jurisprudence. Before her appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Kohli served as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and as a judge at the Delhi High
Key Judgments and Orders by Justice Hima Kohli as a Supreme Court Judge Read More »
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the practice known as “Bulldozer Justice,” where authorities demolish the homes of individuals accused of crimes without following due legal process. The plea argues that such actions violate constitutional rights and represent an abuse of executive power, raising serious concerns about the rule
Plea in Supreme Court Against Use of ‘Bulldozer Justice’ to Target Homes of Accused Read More »
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed the Kerala government to submit the complete, unredacted version of the Hema Committee report, which investigates sexual harassment and exploitation in the Malayalam film industry. The request comes amid growing demands for transparency and accountability following allegations of widespread misconduct and abuse within the industry. Background on
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has provided significant relief to Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd (FLFL) by denying a lessor’s plea for the return of unsold merchandise. The decision marks a critical win for the debt-laden company, which has been grappling with insolvency proceedings amid claims from various creditors and operational stakeholders. Background of the
The Karnataka High Court is currently hearing the plea filed by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is seeking to quash the prosecution against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case. The case revolves around allegations of irregularities in land allotments by MUDA during Siddaramaiah’s previous tenure as Chief Minister. Here are the
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged encroachment of a Lodi-era Gumti tomb by the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Defence Colony, a posh locality in South Delhi. The order comes in response to allegations that the historical monument, protected under national heritage laws, has
Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta has made a striking claim before the Karnataka High Court, stating that the advice given by the Karnataka Cabinet to not prosecute former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case was a “copy-paste” job. Mehta’s assertion has drawn attention to the procedural integrity of the decision-making
A plea has been filed in the Rajasthan High Court challenging the appointment of Advocate Padmesh Mishra as the Additional Advocate General (AAG) of Rajasthan. The petition raises questions about the legality and propriety of Mishra’s appointment, alleging that it does not adhere to the established norms and criteria for such appointments. Key Concerns Raised
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud recently highlighted the need for a national-level recruitment process for the appointment of judges, particularly in the lower judiciary. He made these remarks while addressing concerns about the current recruitment process, emphasizing the importance of uniformity, efficiency, and transparency in the selection of judicial officers across the country.
CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Discusses National-Level Recruitment of Judges Read More »