7 March 2025

Background A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court, highlighting deficiencies in the marriage registration system. The plea argues that the current process lacks uniformity, causes undue delays, and is riddled with bureaucratic hurdles, making it difficult for couples to obtain legal recognition of their marriage. The petitioner contends that […]

Background A Tamil Nadu-based lawyer has approached the Supreme Court, seeking the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal. The petition comes amid ongoing debates over the role of Hindi in the Indian education system, with several non-Hindi-speaking states resisting aspects of the policy that promote the language.

Background The Supreme Court recently addressed a key tax dispute regarding whether mobile phone chargers sold along with mobile handsets should be taxed separately in Uttar Pradesh. The issue arose due to differing interpretations of whether a charger is an integral part of a mobile phone or a separate accessory subject to distinct tax rates.

Background In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose Aadhaar-related details to aid in locating a missing human trafficking victim. The court’s decision highlights the growing reliance on digital identity systems in criminal investigations, particularly in cases involving vulnerable individuals. The case pertains to

Background The Supreme Court of India has ruled that no further First Information Reports (FIRs) shall be registered against Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with his controversial remarks on Sanatana Dharma, unless the court explicitly permits it. The decision comes in response to multiple complaints and FIRs filed across different states, accusing Stalin

Background The Bombay High Court has upheld the arrest of former Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case, reinforcing the legal validity of the investigation against him. Waze, a dismissed Assistant Police Inspector, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March 2021 after an SUV laden with

Background The Supreme Court of India has ruled that detaining authorities must clearly specify separate and distinct grounds for preventive detention, rather than presenting overlapping or vague reasons. The judgment reinforces the constitutional safeguard that a person cannot be deprived of personal liberty arbitrarily, emphasizing the need for precise and well-founded reasons when invoking preventive

Background The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, against a man accused of making remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The case originated after the accused allegedly made statements that certain groups considered offensive and derogatory toward the architect of the Indian

Background The Madras High Court has directed the central government to lift the ban on the Tamil media website Ananda Vikatan after it removed an allegedly offensive cartoon. The case stemmed from a controversy where the publication had featured a political cartoon that was deemed objectionable by certain groups, leading to a government-imposed restriction on

Background The Allahabad High Court has refused to quash the FIR filed against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Priyanka Bharti for allegedly tearing pages of the Manusmriti during a public demonstration. The FIR was lodged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including those related to hurting religious sentiments and promoting enmity between