Author name: Arshiya Banu

Introduction In a high-profile case that has captured significant media attention, the Delhi High Court has denied bail to businessman Sameer Mahendru, who is implicated in the Delhi excise policy scam. The decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on serious allegations of money laundering and corruption in government policy implementations. Background of the Case The Delhi […]

In a recent legal and social controversy, the Kerala High Court has intervened to address the allegations against renowned Mohiniyattam dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama. She is accused of making casteist and discriminatory remarks against fellow dancer RLV Ramakrishnan. The court’s involvement follows widespread public outcry and legal actions initiated in response to her comments. The Controversy

Introduction In an unprecedented move, former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay transitioned from his judicial career to the political arena and secured a victory in the Tamluk constituency of West Bengal during the recent Lok Sabha elections. This blog delves into his career, the controversies that surrounded his tenure as a judge, his

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has emphatically stated that the judiciary operates independently, free from any political or executive pressure. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023, he highlighted his 23-year tenure across various judicial capacities, emphasizing that he has never faced any directives to decide cases in a specific manner. He underscored

Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on Misleading Advertisements In a significant move aimed at curbing misleading advertisements, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to mandate self-declaration certificates from advertisers. This ruling comes in the wake of the Patanjali misleading ads case, where the court found the company guilty of making unverified claims about its products.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to decide on the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) plea for the allotment of temporary office space within six weeks. This directive follows AAP’s legal battle to secure suitable office space after being asked to vacate its current premises at Rouse Avenue by June 15, 2024. Background

Allahabad High Court’s Timely Intervention to Prevent Vacancy Backlogs in Consumer Commissions The Allahabad High Court has taken significant steps to address the growing issue of vacancies in the district consumer commissions across Uttar Pradesh. This intervention comes as part of a broader effort to ensure that consumer grievances are addressed promptly and efficiently, in

Punjab Consumer Forum Raises Alarm Over Baseless Claim Rejections by Insurance Companies The Punjab Consumer Forum has brought to light a troubling trend where insurance companies are rejecting claims on insubstantial and often baseless grounds. This issue has become pervasive, prompting the forum to call for immediate intervention by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

In a significant observation, a Mumbai court has held that the timely arrest of high-profile economic offenders like Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, and Mehul Choksi could have prevented them from fleeing the country. This statement was made during a recent judicial review of the ongoing cases involving these fugitive businessmen, who collectively owe the Indian

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has issued a contempt of court notice to a forest official following the unauthorized felling of two trees at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The court’s decision highlights the ongoing tension and legal enforcement regarding environmental protection in the capital. Incident Overview The issue arose when it was