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…
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has clarified the legal interpretation of ‘aggravated sexual assault’ under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court held that pressing a minor girl’s lips and lying down beside her, without any sexual intent, does not constitute an offense under the Act. However,…
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…
The Supreme Court of India has granted period interim bail to Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Abbas Ansari, who has been imprisoned under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The apex court’s ruling comes with stringent situations geared toward stopping any misuse of bail and making sure a truthful and…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently addressed the issue of prolonged advertisements before movies in cinemas, emphasizing the significance of time as a crucial resource. The court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the excessive duration of advertisements shown before the screening of films, which many moviegoers find inconvenient and intrusive. Background of…
The Apex Court in a recent instance dealt with a chilling case of familial violence where a man—socially respected and professionally successful—became the architect of multiple murders, including those of his own children. The crime unraveled a story not of momentary rage but of calculated control driven by a tortious sense of authority, The accused…
