Author name: Arshiya Banu

Background: The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the internal conflict between Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), regarding the use of the party’s symbol — the clock. The dispute arose after Ajit Pawar, who split from the NCP and aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), […]

Background: The Supreme Court of India raised concerns regarding the alleged cutting of trees in Delhi without proper authorization. The matter came to light when the Delhi LG (Lieutenant Governor) claimed he was unaware of the court order halting the felling of trees in the city. This prompted a review of the circumstances surrounding the

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has filed an appeal in the Karnataka High Court challenging the Governor’s sanction to prosecute him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. The case involves allegations of irregularities and corruption during his tenure as the Chairman of MUDA in the early 2000s. Background: The MUDA scam

The Delhi High Court has raised concerns over the increasing use of deepfakes, directing the Centre to provide a report on the actions being taken to curb this growing issue. Deepfakes involve the manipulation of video and audio content through artificial intelligence, often resulting in fabricated visuals that can deceive viewers into believing false narratives.

The Supreme Court of India has granted permission to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Ankit Tiwari to travel from Tamil Nadu to Madhya Pradesh for a specific duration. This decision comes amidst ongoing investigations concerning a case linked to alleged money laundering and other financial irregularities. Background Ankit Tiwari has been involved in high-profile investigations as

The Supreme Court of India has mandated that no tree felling can occur for the Kolkata Metro project without prior approval from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). This ruling emphasizes the importance of environmental considerations in infrastructural developments, particularly in urban areas where green cover is vital for ecological balance. Background: The Kolkata Metro project

The Central Government has officially cleared the appointment of five distinguished lawyers as judges of the Bombay High Court. This significant move underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary and ensure a robust legal framework in Maharashtra. Background: The Bombay High Court, one of the oldest and most prominent high courts in India,

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over the government’s insufficient measures to penalize stubble burning, a significant environmental issue contributing to air pollution, particularly in northern India. The court noted that while the central government has not implemented stringent penalties for stubble burning, some states are imposing minimal fines, as

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court upheld the decision of former Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader MM Lawrence to donate his body to a medical college after his death. The court acknowledged the leader’s long-standing commitment to social causes, emphasizing that his decision to donate his body was in line with his

In a notable ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed a legal battle between Cadbury’s Bournvita and FoodPharmer, a social media influencer. The court ruled that FoodPharmer can comment on facts regarding Bournvita but should refrain from making any disparaging or defamatory remarks against the product. Background: The case arose after FoodPharmer, through social media posts