Author name: Arshiya Banu

Background In a significant development, the Delhi High Court granted one-day bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker convicted for his involvement in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The bail was granted to allow Sengar to undergo cataract surgery, following his request citing health concerns. The former politician had been […]

Background In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to strike down the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The PIL had raised concerns about the effectiveness and potential misuse of the law, suggesting that it has led to adverse consequences rather than curbing dowry practices. The petition

Background In a strong statement, senior advocate Indira Jaising expressed her disappointment over the recent decision to restrict lawyers’ access to the Supreme Court judges’ library. She termed the move as a direct blow to the fundamental rights of legal professionals and a hindrance to the efficient functioning of the judicial system. The controversy arose

Background In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified that police authorities are empowered to investigate cases under Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act without prior approval from a magistrate. The court’s decision comes after a legal challenge questioning whether the police could initiate such investigations independently

Background The Gujarat High Court recently upheld a law that grants the state government the authority to regulate the appointment of teachers in minority schools. This law was challenged by several minority institutions on the grounds that it infringes upon their rights to manage their affairs independently, as guaranteed under Article 30 of the Indian

Background The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed serious concerns over the delay in clearing pension arrears for a 1965 war hero. The petitioner, a retired Indian Army officer who served valiantly during the 1965 India-Pakistan war, had approached the court after his long-standing demand for pension arrears was not met by the central

Background In a progressive move, Karnataka has decided to implement the Supreme Court’s order on the ‘right to die with dignity.’ The order, which was issued in a landmark ruling, grants individuals the legal right to end their life in a dignified manner under certain circumstances. This move comes in response to growing discussions around

Background In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court recently declined to entertain a plea filed by Sharjeel Imam, challenging the portrayal of events in the movie 2020 Delhi. The film, which dramatizes the 2020 Delhi riots, has faced criticism from several individuals who feel their portrayal in the movie is biased or misrepresented.

Background A contempt of court petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand. The petitioners allege that the state government’s appointment of the new DGP violates the directions issued by the Supreme Court in 2006, which laid down strict guidelines for the appointment