Author name: Arshiya Banu

In a remarkable move, the Madras High Court has lauded Tamil Nadu’s groundbreaking LGBTQ policy, which is designed to promote the rights and welfare of the LGBTQIA+ community. This development positions Tamil Nadu as a leading state in India in terms of inclusivity, despite its traditionally conservative image. Comprehensive and Inclusive Policy Framework The Tamil […]

In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has imposed a hefty fine of ₹1 lakh on an 81-year-old man for repeatedly filing frivolous petitions that harassed judges. This landmark decision underscores the court’s commitment to safeguarding the judicial process from abuse and ensuring the efficient administration of justice. Background of the Case

A Bengaluru court has extended the police custody of Prajwal Revanna, a suspended JD(S) leader and MP from Hassan, until June 10, 2024. Revanna is embroiled in a high-profile case involving allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. He was initially remanded to police custody until June 6, following his arrest at Bengaluru airport upon

In a significant development, the Madras High Court delivered a split verdict on the detention of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar under the Goondas Act. Justice GR Swaminathan, one of the judges on the bench, disclosed that he faced intimidation from “highly placed persons” who pressured him not to proceed with the case. Despite this, Justice Swaminathan

Justice UL Bhat, a distinguished jurist who served as the Chief Justice of both the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Gauhati High Court, has passed away. His career was marked by significant contributions to the judiciary, earning him a reputation as one of the most respected judges in India. Judicial Career Justice Ullal Lakshminarayana

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court requesting the modification of the judicial assignments of Justice Amrita Sinha to prevent her from hearing cases related to police actions. This petition stems from allegations that Justice Sinha’s husband, Pratap Chandra Dey, has been exerting undue influence on investigations involving his

Introduction In an unusual yet compassionate ruling, the Karnataka High Court has granted a 30-day parole to a murder convict at the behest of his wife, who petitioned the court for the opportunity to conceive a child. This decision highlights the judiciary’s consideration of personal and familial needs even within the constraints of criminal justice.

A Delhi court has granted regular bail to Ram Kishor Arora, the promoter of Supertech, in a high-profile ₹700 crore money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had accused Arora and his group companies of defrauding hundreds of homebuyers and laundering the proceeds【98†source】. Background of the Case Supertech and its subsidiaries were implicated in a

Background Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, has secured a significant victory in the Baramulla constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Rashid, who has been incarcerated since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), contested the election from Tihar Jail. The

Introduction In response to the severe water crisis in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release surplus water to Delhi. This directive was issued with a stipulation that the release of water should be done with proper intimation to the Haryana government, which serves as a conduit for