Author name: Arshiya Banu

Background The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ordered the reinstatement of a judge who had been removed from service for alleged misconduct during his tenure as a lawyer. The judge was dismissed on allegations related to ethical violations and unprofessional conduct prior to his elevation to the bench. However, the court found procedural lapses […]

Background In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has stated that evidence provided by hostile witnesses need not be completely dismissed. This decision comes after considering a case where testimony given by a witness was inconsistent with their earlier statement, leading to the witness being declared hostile. The Court held that despite a

Background The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict in a legal battle concerning rent arrears for Bikaner House, a heritage property owned by the erstwhile princely state of Bikaner. The case was initiated by the heirs of the late Maharaja of Bikaner, seeking arrears and compensation from the government for using the property without

Background The Kerala government informed the High Court that 40 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered based on the recommendations of the Hema Committee Report. The committee, constituted in 2017, was tasked with addressing issues of sexual exploitation and harassment within the Malayalam film industry. Its comprehensive findings shed light on systemic abuse, exploitation,

Background In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court ruled that the commonly used Malayalam profanity translated as “son of a prostitute” does not amount to a casteist slur under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The decision came while addressing a plea challenging criminal proceedings initiated under the Act

Background The Delhi High Court has urged the government to reconsider and update the Baggage Rules, particularly concerning air passengers carrying gold jewellery. The court highlighted the outdated nature of the existing regulations and emphasized the need for clarity and consistency to address the challenges faced by travelers and customs officials. This observation came during

Background The Delhi High Court is set to deliberate on whether Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports can be disclosed to the public before being formally presented in the state assembly or Parliament. This legal question arises in the context of public accountability and transparency, balanced against established parliamentary procedures. CAG reports are instrumental in

Background The Bombay High Court Registrar General has extended appreciation to the Supreme Court for its proactive intervention, which expedited the completion and operationalization of the High Court’s new building in Mumbai. The long-pending project faced multiple delays due to funding constraints, bureaucratic hurdles, and logistical challenges, but the apex court’s involvement played a pivotal

Background The Karnataka High Court recently made strong remarks while hearing a case involving Prajwal Revanna, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Hassan constituency and a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party. Revanna has been accused of discrepancies in his election affidavit, including the non-disclosure of assets and liabilities. A petition filed against

Background The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court to support the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This legislation prohibits the alteration of the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. It aims to preserve the secular fabric of India by maintaining communal