The Karnataka High Court is engaged in a Public Interest Litigation challenging the decision of the state government to confer cabinet rank on 42 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) who head different boards and corporations. With Suri Payala from Bengaluru and an employee of the Karnataka State…
In a recent set of events, the Uttar Pradesh Police have revealed a conspiracy to assassinate Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain. The conspiracy was allegedly planned during the violence that erupted over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal. The police arrested Mohd Ghulam for orchestrating the plot. Ghulam is viewed as a close…
Introduction Imagine walking down a busy street, and you see a frail old man, his hands trembling as he reaches out for alms. Instead of receiving help, he is arrested, fined, or even jailed. This is the grim reality of India’s anti-begging laws, which criminalize one of the most vulnerable sections of society rather than…
A high-profile case has provoked debate about digital evidence and limits of state power, with activist Umar Khalid asserting before the Delhi High Court that mere membership of WhatsApp groups cannot be incriminating evidence. Charged with being a conspirator in the Northeast Delhi riots of February 2020, which resulted in the death of 53 people,…
In a case that has sparked severe debate, the Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR against Rajya Sabha MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal. The case dates back to 2016, when Maliwal was indicted for exposing the identification of a 14-year-old rape survivor, allegedly violating provisions intended…
Umar Khalid, a former scholar from JNU has pleaded for his bail application before the Delhi High Court division bench on 20th February, 2025. The concerned case allegedly points towards a larger conspiracy into the 2020 North-Eastern Delhi RIots. The plea submitted by Trideep Nais, arguing counsel for Umar Khalid, said that the co-accused out…
A Srinagar court has issued an arrest warrant against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi for his failure to appear before the court in connection with a case related to his alleged derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad. The order was passed after repeated attempts to secure Tyagi’s presence in court proved unsuccessful. Background of the Case…
The Orissa High Court has ruled that a well-educated wife cannot remain unemployed solely to claim maintenance from her husband. Justice G. Satapathy reduced the maintenance amount, emphasizing that Section 125 of the CrPC is for those genuinely unable to support themselves, not for those who choose not to work despite having qualifications. The court…
The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, has long been a focal point of religious and legal contention between Hindu and Muslim communities. The dispute centers on the site’s historical and religious identity, with both groups asserting claims over its heritage. Recent legal proceedings, particularly those involving Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, have brought…
Delhi High Court reiterates the importance of a tender and progressive view toward adolescent relationships. Justice Jasmeet Singh, while dealing with a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), stated that consensual romantic relationships should not be treated as criminal acts. The court asserted that love is a fundamental human experience,…
