Author name: Arshiya Banu

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of Swami Shraddhananda for the murder of Shakereh Khaleeli, a wealthy Bangalore socialite. The court reaffirmed its earlier stance, ensuring that Shraddhananda will spend the rest of his life behind bars without any possibility of parole. Background: Shakereh Khaleeli, […]

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh Police to reconsider the case of a man who was denied employment due to an ongoing criminal case filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This case, which deals with accusations of cruelty against a woman by her husband

In a recent legal development, the Rajasthan High Court granted partial relief to temple security guards who were involved in a dispute with the wife of a civil judge. The case stemmed from an incident in which the civil judge’s wife filed a complaint against the security guards at a local temple, alleging misconduct. The

In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to issue provisional certificates to 29 law graduates, allowing them to sit for the upcoming All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The petitioners, recent law graduates, had approached the court after facing difficulties in receiving their enrollment certificates, which are mandatory

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Karnataka High Court against Canara Bank, alleging that the bank’s tender for procuring EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) cards violates crucial data protection laws. The petitioner claims that the process disregards regulations set forth under India’s data privacy and security framework, potentially exposing sensitive cardholder

In a recent legal development, the Karnataka High Court sought clarification from the state police regarding the filing of an extortion case against former Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Ramesh Gowda. The court raised concerns over the procedures followed in registering the case and questioned the validity of the accusations made against the former MLC.

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by the father of the minor co-passenger involved in the Pune Porsche accident. The accident, which gained widespread attention due to the involvement of a high-end vehicle, led to public outcry and legal scrutiny concerning the responsibility of guardians and parents

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has raised objections to the unilateral modifications made to the Supreme Court’s emblem and the Lady Justice statue, as well as concerns about the proposed museum plans. These objections highlight the tension between the SCBA and the court’s administrative body over decisions impacting the court’s visual symbols and heritage.

The Supreme Court of India, while deliberating on a case involving Byju’s, made significant observations regarding the functioning of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). These remarks highlight the role of the NCLT in ensuring judicial oversight and protecting the interests of all stakeholders involved. Here are four key findings from the court’s decision: 1.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) recently informed the Supreme Court that he was unaware of a previous court order prohibiting the felling of trees in the national capital. This statement came in response to concerns raised by the court over large-scale tree cutting for development projects without proper permission. Background: The issue arose when a PIL