Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Ernakulam Bar Association has moved the Kerala High Court, urging the publication of an expert committee’s interim report proposing a hike in court fees. This plea underscores the concerns of legal professionals regarding the transparency and impact of potential increases in court fees on access to justice. Background The expert committee was formed to […]

In a significant move, 362 students and faculty members from NALSAR University of Law have written to the administration, urging it to cut ties with Israeli universities. This action comes in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has been described by many as a genocide against Palestinians. Background and Demands The letter highlights

A recent plea in the Supreme Court challenges the legality of providing two correct options for one question in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The petition was filed by a candidate who argued that this approach undermines the integrity and fairness of the examination process, potentially impacting the merit-based selection criteria essential for medical admissions. Background

The Supreme Court of India has granted a two-week interim bail to Mahesh Raut, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, to allow him to attend his grandmother’s post-funeral rituals. The court acknowledged the humanitarian grounds of the request and provided this temporary relief to Raut, who has been in custody as part of the

The Telangana High Court has called upon the state government to respond to a plea that seeks the enforcement of the mandatory 25% admission quota in schools for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, as stipulated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act. This move underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring inclusive education

The Allahabad High Court has issued a significant ruling stating that magistrates cannot add or subtract sections in police reports when taking cognizance of offenses under Section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This decision clarifies the boundaries of judicial discretion at the stage of cognizance and underscores the procedural integrity required in

The Madras High Court has reserved its orders on the suo motu revision petitions challenging the acquittal of several high-profile political figures, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and other former ministers, in various corruption cases. This move by the High Court comes amidst concerns over the integrity of the judicial process in

In a recent development, the Kerala High Court has directed the state government to withdraw the current land acquisition notice for the Sabarimala Greenfield Airport project and to conduct a new Social Impact Assessment (SIA). This decision comes after several legal challenges and public concerns regarding the impact of the proposed airport on local communities

The Bombay High Court has recently declined a plea by the State Bank of India (SBI) to reject a ₹36 crore recovery suit filed against it. The court emphasized that the existence of pending criminal proceedings does not alter the nature of the underlying commercial dispute. Case Background The dispute arose from a commercial transaction

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband’s paramour cannot be considered a “relative” or “family member” under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and thus cannot be implicated in proceedings under this section. This decision emphasizes the need to limit the scope of Section 498A to its intended targets: the husband