Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in response to a petition challenging the increase in the number of voters per polling booth to 1,500. The petition argues that the decision may lead to overcrowded polling booths, potentially affecting the smooth conduct of elections. Background: The Election Commission […]

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s recent decision to designate 70 lawyers as Senior Advocates. The petitioners argue that the process was flawed and that it did not adhere to the required legal and procedural standards. Background: The Delhi High Court’s Permanent Committee recently selected 70 lawyers

The Kerala High Court has paved the way for the implementation of High Security Number Plates (HSNP) for vehicles in the state, following a petition challenging the state’s decision to enforce the mandatory use of these plates. Background: The implementation of High Security Number Plates is part of an initiative to standardize vehicle registration plates

The Bombay High Court has imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh on a litigant for wasting over two hours of court time due to frivolous litigation. Background: The case involved a petition that the court found to be without merit, which resulted in unnecessary delays in the judicial process. The court had to allocate a

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a Bengaluru court can hear the defamation suit filed by the daughter of renowned singer Manna Dey, challenging the contents of a Bengali book. Background: The defamation suit was filed by Manna Dey’s daughter, alleging that the book in question contained defamatory statements about her father. The book

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking to initiate action against National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and Shapoorji Pallonji Group for alleged deficiencies in their construction projects. Background: The petition was filed by a group of individuals who claimed that the construction of residential projects by NBCC and Shapoorji Pallonji had significant defects,

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a case filed against PUMA for allegedly selling clothing that copied another brand’s design, ruling that there is no copyright protection in the manufacture and sale of clothes. Background: The case was brought forward by a competitor who accused PUMA of copying its design in the manufacture

The Bombay High Court has ruled that sharing WhatsApp messages expressing personal opinions on caste-based reservation does not constitute an offence under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Background: The case stemmed from allegations that certain WhatsApp messages, expressing views on caste reservation, were intended to insult or humiliate members of the Scheduled Castes or

The Madras High Court has imposed a fine of ₹25,000 on a litigant who filed an “inhumane” plea attempting to stop a funeral procession. The court criticized the petition as frivolous and lacking merit, deeming it an abuse of the legal process. Background: The plea sought to halt a funeral procession, citing trivial objections, which

The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval of the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) practice of imposing fines on companies for environmental law violations based on their revenue. The court emphasized that penalties should be proportionate to the harm caused and not arbitrarily linked to financial metrics. Background: The case arose from an appeal by a