VIntroduction In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified the scope of “penetrative sexual assault” under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Court held that actual penetration of the penis into the vagina is not a prerequisite to establish penetrative sexual assault. Instead, mere physical contact of the penis…
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, widely known for his controversial and bold sense of humor, finds himself in the midst of legal trouble yet again. His JioHotstar streaming stand-up event Hafta Vasooli has triggered outrage and a formal complaint by Supreme Court Advocate Amita Sachdeva. The complaint accuses Faruqui of hurting religious sentiments, obscenity, and cultural…
Udit Narayan, the voice that serenaded generations with Bollywood hits, is now facing a different kind of spotlight: the glare of legal battles and public scrutiny. The veteran singer’s life has taken a dramatic turn, moving from the stage to the courtroom, primarily due to his complex relationship with Ranjana Jha, who claims to be…
The Madras High Court has emphasized the importance of inclusivity in temple festivals, ruling that they must be open to all Hindus without caste-based discrimination. The court directed that temple festival invitations should not include caste names, as this practice reinforces systemic inequality and excludes marginalized communities like Dalits. This judgment aims to promote social…
Introduction In a significant legal and socio-political development, the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Halal Trust has raised serious objections to the statements made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in the Supreme Court regarding halal certification. The case revolves around the Uttar Pradesh government’s controversial decision to ban halal-certified products within the state. During the court proceedings, the…
An exclusive Legal Analysis of India’s Stance on Intervention in the Minority Crisis in Bangladesh in consonance with the perspectives from the Indian Constitution and the International Law. In an interesting set of events, the Apex Court on Monday, 24th February, declined to entertain a PIL seeking intervention to protect Hindus in Bangladesh from targeted…
Bhopal, February 2025 – In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a married woman cannot claim that her consent for a physical relationship was obtained through a false promise of marriage. The judgment, which quashed a rape case filed by a married woman, has sparked debate in legal and social…
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on a petitioner who challenged the construction of a hospital near an army establishment. The court criticized the petitioner for wasting judicial time and filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) without any substantial public concern. This judgment reinforces…
A major controversy recently sparked involving the Wikimedia Foundation, the parent organization of Wikipedia. The controversy stems from the alleged failure to remove ‘objectionable content’ about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has initiated legal proceedings against four Wikipedia editors for their alleged failure to remove content deemed objectionable and inaccurate about this revered…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh police to conclude their investigation into MLA Abbas Ansari within ten days. This directive came during a hearing on Ansari’s bail plea concerning charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. Abbas Ansari, a member of the…
