This article is written by Abhinaya Moses, a second-year LLM (Taxation Laws) student at Government Law College, Coimbatore. This Article examines the impact of hate speech on public order, judicial interpretations and relevant landmark judgments that have shaped India’s legal framework in addressing hate speech. Hate speech has emerged as a major issue in India’s…
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,…
Amid the continuing Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has knowledgeable the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that a level of faecal coliform, an indicator of sewage infection, turned into determined in the river water in which Kumbh Mela pilgrims bath. The file filed with the aid of the CPCB earlier…
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has questioned the Central Government’s prolonged silence regarding BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s allegations about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship status. The court has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to clarify its position on Swamy’s representation, which seeks the revocation of Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. Background of…
