Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Jharkhand BJP has withdrawn a controversial video advertisement after receiving a reprimand from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The video, which was accused of violating election campaign guidelines, has sparked political debate, leading to the party’s decision to remove it following the ECI’s intervention. Background: The video advertisement, which was circulating ahead of […]

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has clarified the circumstances under which unaided private schools will be subject to writ jurisdiction, offering a significant legal insight into the matter. The court addressed this issue during a hearing that questioned the authority of such schools in terms of their legal obligations and accountability. Background: The issue

The Karnataka High Court expressed disbelief after a senior citizen claimed that 27 kilograms of ganja (cannabis) grew in his backyard due to natural pollination. The unusual defense came during a hearing in which the man was accused of cultivating the drug in his residential area. Background: The case began when authorities discovered a significant

In response to the worsening air quality in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India has advised all courts in the region to consider shifting to online hearings to protect the health of lawyers, litigants, and judges. The suggestion comes as Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution levels, which have raised concerns about public

The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in connection with a rape case filed against him. This decision comes after the actor approached the apex court seeking protection from arrest, following allegations of sexual assault by a woman. Background: The case was registered in 2023 after a woman accused

The Madras High Court has intervened to stop a music academy from giving an award in the name of legendary vocalist MS Subbulakshmi to artist TM Krishna. The court’s decision came after objections raised over the selection, which sparked controversy. Background: The music academy had planned to honor TM Krishna with an award named after

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to OpenAI in response to a complaint filed by news agency ANI, alleging copyright infringement by ChatGPT, the AI-based language model developed by OpenAI. ANI claims that the model has used its copyrighted content without authorization, raising significant questions about the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property

The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the Central government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in response to a public interest litigation challenging the practice of implanting microchips in stray dogs. The PIL argues that such actions could have adverse effects on the health and well-being of the animals and questions the

The Kerala High Court has ruled that body-shaming a wife by her husband and in-laws amounts to cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court emphasized that such behavior can cause severe emotional and psychological distress, making it a punishable offense under the law. Background: The case stemmed from a complaint filed

The Madras High Court recently quashed a case filed against a young couple for engaging in public displays of affection, stating that hugging or kissing between teenagers in love does not constitute a criminal offense. The court made this observation while emphasizing the need for a broader understanding of individual freedoms and personal choices. Background: