Author name: Arshiya Banu

The Central Government has released new guidelines aimed at ensuring a balanced and fair distribution of cases among panel counsel representing the government in various legal matters. These guidelines aim to promote transparency and equitable workload allocation among government panel advocates. Background: Government-appointed panel counsel are responsible for representing the state in numerous cases across […]

A Mumbai court has issued a new bailable warrant against Member of Parliament Pragya Singh Thakur in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court’s directive comes as part of ongoing proceedings, requiring Thakur to attend hearings related to her alleged involvement in the blast. Background: The 2008 Malegaon blast, which occurred in Maharashtra,

With Justice Sanjiv Khanna assuming the role of Chief Justice of India (CJI), the composition of the Supreme Court Collegium, responsible for judicial appointments and transfers, has seen a significant shift. This restructuring brings together new judicial perspectives and priorities in decision-making for the nation’s top court. Background: The Supreme Court Collegium, a body comprised

The Karnataka High Court recently rejected a plea by Union Bank of India requesting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam. The court’s decision signifies its confidence in ongoing local investigations and limits further escalation to federal agencies. Background: Union Bank had filed a petition seeking a CBI inquiry

The Supreme Court recently urged the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to establish its own identity and refrain from using veteran politician Sharad Pawar’s name. The bench conveyed this advice while addressing the ongoing dispute between the factions led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar over the use of the party’s

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea seeking to allow two-wheelers on all national highways and expressways, emphasizing the importance of road safety and regulatory oversight. The court maintained that limiting two-wheeler access on certain highways is essential to ensure safety for all road users, given the high speeds and risk factors on these

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India declared the practice of “bulldozer justice” as unconstitutional, emphasizing the need for state officials to face penalties when engaging in actions that violate citizens’ rights without due legal process. This ruling sends a clear message on the limits of administrative powers and underscores the court’s commitment

In a bid to address the concerning trend of “bulldozer justice,” where authorities carry out demolitions or punitive actions without due legal process, the Supreme Court of India has issued a set of directives aimed at curbing such practices. These measures underscore the court’s commitment to uphold procedural fairness and ensure that actions taken by

The Orissa High Court recently convicted a man of murder, rejecting his defense that his wife’s request to wait for food constituted grave provocation. The court’s decision underscores that minor domestic disagreements do not excuse violent responses, particularly when they lead to the loss of life. Background: The case involved a husband accused of murdering

The Kerala High Court is currently hearing a petition challenging the practice of penalizing motor vehicle owners and parents for offenses committed by minors. The petition raises concerns over the fairness and legality of holding these individuals accountable for actions that may be beyond their control, particularly when minors are involved. Background: The issue has