Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the disproportionate assets (DA) case against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam. The decision comes after Panneerselvam filed an appeal challenging the continuation of the case. Background: The DA case was filed against O. Panneerselvam, alleging that he accumulated wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income during […]

The Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of ₹5 lakh on a litigant for wasting over two hours of the court’s time. The penalty comes in response to a frivolous petition that unnecessarily prolonged the proceedings. Background: The litigant had filed a petition that the court found to be without merit, resulting in unnecessary

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, which empowers authorities to take strict action against individuals involved in organized crime. Background: The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act was enacted to tackle organized crime by targeting criminals, particularly gang leaders and members. However, questions have been

The Supreme Court of India has issued a contempt notice to landowners in Uttar Pradesh for illegally felling trees on their property, in violation of the court’s previous orders. Background: The case involves landowners in Uttar Pradesh who had been ordered by the Supreme Court to refrain from felling trees without proper authorization. Despite this,

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a pregnant prisoner, emphasizing that delivering a child in jail would have detrimental effects on both the mother and the child. Background: The prisoner, who had been in custody for a while, was found to be pregnant. The court took into consideration the physical and emotional strain

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court, calling for the registration of an FIR and the arrest of police officials and the District Magistrate (DM) responsible for the alleged mishandling of the Sambhal violence case. Background: The Sambhal violence involved clashes between two groups, leading to a significant law

The Madras High Court has asked the Central Government to clarify whether candidates applying for government jobs can be assessed for gender sensitivity as part of the recruitment process. Background: The issue arose during a hearing where the Court was examining whether gender sensitivity should be considered a key factor in the selection process for

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a challenge against the regulations and tariff orders issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), upholding the authority’s role in regulating the telecom sector. Background: The case was brought before the Court by telecom operators who contested certain provisions of TRAI’s tariff orders and regulations, arguing

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has filed a defamation suit against The Morning Context in the Delhi High Court, alleging the publication of false and defamatory content that tarnished its reputation. Background: OFB, which is responsible for the manufacturing of defense equipment in India, claims that The Morning Context published misleading reports that harmed its image

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that declining to marry cannot be construed as abetment of suicide, emphasizing the need to differentiate personal decisions from criminal intent in such cases. Background: The judgment arose from a case where an individual committed suicide following the refusal of a marriage proposal. The deceased’s family alleged that