Author name: Arshiya Banu

A Rajasthan court has issued a notice in response to a suit claiming that the Ajmer Dargah, a revered Sufi shrine, was originally a Shiva temple. The court sought replies from the involved parties to examine the matter further. Background: The claim, brought by certain individuals, asserts that the site of the Ajmer Dargah once […]

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of Metro Shoes, granting relief in its trademark dispute with Nice Shoes concerning the use of the brand name ‘Mochi.’ The court restrained Nice Shoes from using a deceptively similar mark that could potentially mislead customers. Background: Metro Shoes, a well-established footwear retailer, filed a lawsuit against

The Uttar Pradesh Police informed the Allahabad High Court that Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair has been booked for allegedly endangering the sovereignty and unity of India. The submission was made in response to Zubair’s plea seeking the quashing of the FIR registered against him. Background: The FIR was filed against Zubair for allegedly posting

\Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), and White & Case LLP played key roles as legal advisors in Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company’s ₹2,200 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO marks a significant development in India’s health insurance sector. Background: Niva Bupa, one of India’s leading standalone health insurance providers, launched its

The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking the establishment of a statutory board to protect and promote Sanatana Dharma. The court observed that the matter falls outside its jurisdiction and suggested alternative avenues for the petitioner to pursue their concerns. Background: The plea sought the creation of a board to preserve

The Supreme Court of India has directed Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to respond to allegations of threatening witnesses. The allegations have raised concerns about the safety of witnesses and the integrity of the ongoing legal process. Background: Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, is

Actor Dhanush has filed a legal suit against actress Nayanthara over the alleged unauthorized use of footage from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in a Netflix documentary. The case raises questions about intellectual property rights and the use of film excerpts in third-party content without proper authorization. Background: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a Tamil blockbuster starring

The Bombay High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Patil. The petition alleged irregularities and violations during the election process but was found to lack sufficient merit by the court. Background: The election petition was filed against Sanjay Patil, alleging misconduct and non-compliance with electoral rules

The Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR filed against BJP state president BY Vijayendra, which accused him of posting offensive content on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The court observed that the charges lacked sufficient grounds to proceed with the case. Background: The FIR was registered against BY Vijayendra following allegations that

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that social media users who spread hate speech and false information cannot be referred to as activists. This judgment came in response to a case involving individuals who had used social media platforms to propagate harmful narratives, and the court emphasized the importance of distinguishing between legitimate activism