Author name: Arshiya Banu

Asaram Bapu, the controversial spiritual leader convicted for raping a minor, has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking the suspension of his life sentence. His petition requests temporary relief from imprisonment while his appeal against the conviction is being heard in the higher courts. Background: Asaram Bapu was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 […]

The Women’s Collective (WCC) has filed a petition in the Kerala High Court seeking the establishment of a formal Cinema Code of Conduct aimed at addressing the concerns of women in the film industry. The plea emphasizes the need for regulatory measures to ensure the safety, dignity, and fair treatment of women in the industry,

The Delhi High Court has restrained Desi Bites, a food business, from using the trademark ‘Good Day,’ following a legal dispute over trademark infringement. The ruling comes after the plaintiff, which owns the ‘Good Day’ mark, argued that Desi Bites’ use of the name was likely to cause confusion among consumers and dilute the distinctiveness

The Karnataka High Court has issued a stay on the government order (GO) that allowed the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates to Muslim couples. This move comes after concerns were raised about the legality and jurisdiction of the Waqf Board in such matters. Background: The Karnataka state government had earlier issued a GO granting

Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, has approached the Supreme Court seeking relaxation of his bail conditions in the ongoing Delhi Excise Policy case. Sisodia, who has been accused in connection with the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy, is currently out on bail, but he has filed a

The Delhi High Court has declined to quash a case related to the black marketing of oxygen concentrators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case involves allegations of hoarding and illegal sale of vital medical equipment when it was in high demand due to the surge in cases. Background: During the peak of the COVID-19 crisis,

The Patna High Court has ordered the release of a sexagenarian man who had been imprisoned for 10 years in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court’s decision came after it found flaws in the conviction and the man’s sentence, resulting in his acquittal. Background: The man had

A lawyer is in critical condition after being attacked by a court clerk outside the Hosur court complex. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, has raised concerns about the safety of legal professionals and court staff. Background: The attack took place outside the Hosur court complex, where the lawyer was reportedly assaulted by the

The Supreme Court of India has upheld a ruling by the Kerala High Court, stating that a state government cannot deny an individual a job solely based on the registration of an FIR. The decision reinforces the principle that a mere criminal charge, without a conviction, should not be a barrier to employment. Background: The

The Supreme Court of India has directed authorities to intensify efforts to identify women undertrials who qualify for release under existing laws and guidelines. The court emphasized the need for a proactive approach to ensure that eligible women detainees, particularly those in vulnerable conditions, are not subjected to prolonged incarceration. Background: The Supreme Court’s observation