Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that using abbreviations for the new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), is not a violation of any law. This decision aims to simplify legal documentation and communication, making it more accessible and reducing linguistic barriers. Background […]

In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has mandated the provision of several benefits to public prosecutors, including a dress allowance, dedicated office space, and additional facilities to support their professional duties. This ruling aims to enhance the working conditions and professional environment for public prosecutors, recognizing the critical role they play in the

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the practice of casually issuing ex-parte stays on bail orders, emphasizing the potential for misuse and the undermining of justice. This admonition came during the examination of various cases where bail orders had been stayed without a proper hearing from all parties involved. Background and Concerns The

The Gujarat High Court has recently voiced strong concerns over bail conditions that mandate accused individuals to mark their presence at police stations regularly. The court highlighted that such requirements could lead to human rights abuses, emphasizing the need for a more balanced approach that protects individual rights while ensuring compliance with legal processes. Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declined a plea for a CBI probe into the alleged fake encounter case in which police officers were accused of killing a man and falsely identifying him as a dacoit. The petitioners had sought a CBI investigation, arguing that local police could not conduct an impartial inquiry into the

The Delhi High Court has urged the Central Government to reconsider its policy that denies maternity leave to female government employees who have more than two children. The court highlighted the importance of maternity benefits as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, which encompasses the right to bear and raise a child.

The Kerala High Court has commuted the death sentence of Nino Mathew, one of the convicts in the notorious Attingal twin murder case, to life imprisonment. This decision was made by a Division Bench comprising Justices PB Suresh Kumar and Johnson John, who heard the appeal petitions filed by Mathew and his co-convict, Anu Shanthi.

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has lauded the Nagaland government for conducting urban local body (ULB) elections with a 33% reservation for women, a directive that had been delayed for over two decades. The apex court’s approval came after Nagaland successfully held these elections, fulfilling a constitutional mandate that had faced substantial resistance

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea seeking a re-examination for NEET UG 2024. The petitioners argued for a re-test citing alleged discrepancies and irregularities during the initial examination. However, the court found no substantial grounds to warrant a re-examination and upheld the integrity of the original test conducted by the National Testing

The Union Budget 2024 has introduced several significant changes aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of India’s financial and judicial systems. Here are the key proposals: Changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Simplification and Speeding Up of Processes Strengthening Framework Reforms in Tribunals Tribunal Rationalization Appointment and Functioning Amendments to the Income