In an important development in the 2019 Jamia riots case, a Delhi court has framed charges against former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Sharjeel Imam, referring to him as the “kingpin” of the greater conspiracy behind the violence. The court remarked that Imam’s speech was malicious and aimed at inciting communal violence by setting one…

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a ruling, has held that forcing a wife to abandon her schooling or putting her in an environment in which she is unable to hold her aspirations, leading to intellectual cruelty. The verdict become added in response to an appeal tough a Family Court’s dismissal of a divorce petition…

Background: The Consumer Forum’s Order The case originated from a complaint filed by Abhishek MR, who attended a showing of the movie “Sam Bahadur” at a PVR theater in Bengaluru. Mr. MR alleged that approximately 25 minutes were consumed by commercials before the actual start of the film. Taking cognizance of the complaint, a consumer…

Background of the Case In 2008, Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of indecency during the shooting of a song for Horn Ok Pleassss. According to Dutta, Patekar made her uneasy by allegedly coming too close during the shooting. She said that her complaints were disregarded that time, and she eventually concluded the project. The issue…

The Crime and Court’s Observations The riots in northeast Delhi in 2020 were among the most vicious communal clashes in the recent history of the country, which led to significant loss of life and property. From the riots emerged the striking image of Shahrukh Pathan, a man who brandished a pistol and pointed it at…

In a significant ruling, a Delhi court has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for a brutal acid attack on a man and his two young daughters. The court also ordered a compensation of ₹20 lakh to be paid to the three victims, emphasizing the need for justice to reflect the severity…