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The Supreme Court of India has made a significant ruling that bail should not be denied by High Courts solely on the grounds that a trial is being expedited. The court emphasized that the right to bail is a fundamental aspect of personal liberty, and expediting a trial does not automatically justify the denial of […]

The Supreme Court of India has directed Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju not to refer to undertrials as “criminals,” emphasizing that individuals accused of crimes should not be labeled as such until they are proven guilty by a competent court of law. The court’s remarks came during a hearing, reinforcing the principle of the

The Bombay High Court has raised concerns over the practice of “robotic adjournments” frequently sought by the state government in legal matters. The court criticized the state for routinely requesting adjournments without substantial reasons, which leads to unnecessary delays in the administration of justice and a backlog of cases. Background of the Court’s Observation: The

The Delhi High Court has granted relief to filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt by restraining T-Series from using the title “Aashiqui” for any new film or project. This interim order marks a significant development in a dispute over the rights to the iconic Bollywood film franchise, which has been a major commercial and cultural success since its

Justice Hima Kohli, appointed to the Supreme Court of India on August 31, 2021, has delivered several significant judgments and orders that have contributed to shaping Indian jurisprudence. Before her appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Kohli served as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and as a judge at the Delhi High

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the practice known as “Bulldozer Justice,” where authorities demolish the homes of individuals accused of crimes without following due legal process. The plea argues that such actions violate constitutional rights and represent an abuse of executive power, raising serious concerns about the rule

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has provided significant relief to Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd (FLFL) by denying a lessor’s plea for the return of unsold merchandise. The decision marks a critical win for the debt-laden company, which has been grappling with insolvency proceedings amid claims from various creditors and operational stakeholders. Background of the

The Karnataka High Court is currently hearing the plea filed by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is seeking to quash the prosecution against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case. The case revolves around allegations of irregularities in land allotments by MUDA during Siddaramaiah’s previous tenure as Chief Minister. Here are the

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged encroachment of a Lodi-era Gumti tomb by the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Defence Colony, a posh locality in South Delhi. The order comes in response to allegations that the historical monument, protected under national heritage laws, has

Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta has made a striking claim before the Karnataka High Court, stating that the advice given by the Karnataka Cabinet to not prosecute former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case was a “copy-paste” job. Mehta’s assertion has drawn attention to the procedural integrity of the decision-making