Author name: Arshiya Banu

Background Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining the independence of the judiciary. His remarks come amid ongoing concerns about external pressures on the judiciary and debates over judicial accountability. The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of India’s democratic structure, ensuring that judges […]

Background The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) is currently conducting its elections to appoint new office bearers. These elections are significant as the association represents a large body of legal professionals practicing at the Delhi High Court, influencing legal policy discussions and professional welfare. Voting for various posts, including the position of President, commenced

Background The Supreme Court has acquitted six individuals who were previously convicted in connection with the post-Godhra riots. These riots occurred in 2002 following the burning of a train at Godhra station in Gujarat, which resulted in the deaths of 59 Hindu pilgrims. The subsequent communal violence led to widespread unrest and significant casualties. The

Background A Bengaluru court has directed the removal of a YouTube video uploaded by content creator Sameer MD concerning the Soujanya case. The video, which reportedly contained sensitive content related to the case, was challenged in court on grounds of misinformation and defamation. The court’s order comes amid growing concerns about unverified claims being circulated

Background The Supreme Court has decided to make public the inquiry report prepared by a High Court Chief Justice against Justice Yashwant Varma. This move comes amid concerns about transparency and public trust in the judiciary. The probe report was initiated following allegations against Justice Varma, which prompted an internal investigation to assess the validity

Background The Delhi High Court recently expressed strong disapproval of the trial court and police authorities for their insensitive handling of a rape case. The court’s remarks came while hearing a petition filed by the victim, who alleged that the investigating agencies and judicial officers had shown a lack of empathy and failed to provide

Background A petition has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court alleging the illegal detention of farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The plea claims that Dallewal, a prominent figure in the farmers’ movement, has been unlawfully held by the authorities without following due legal procedures. The petitioners argue that his detention is an

Background The Gujarat High Court recently imposed a cost of ₹2 lakh on a man who attended a virtual court hearing from a lavatory. The court viewed his conduct as disrespectful and a clear breach of courtroom decorum. This case highlights the judiciary’s insistence on maintaining the dignity of court proceedings, even in virtual settings.

Background The Allahabad High Court recently delivered a strong message emphasizing that marriage does not give a husband ownership over his wife. The court made this observation while denying bail to a man accused of uploading his wife’s intimate video without her consent. The case raises critical concerns about marital privacy, consent, and the legal

Background The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that it plans to introduce regulations to monitor the functioning of spas and wellness centers across the state. During the hearing, the Advocate General (AG) clarified that the government does not object to cross-gender massages as long as they comply with the forthcoming regulatory framework. This