Author name: Arshiya Banu

Anjali Birla, the daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking action against defamatory social media posts that questioned the legitimacy of her UPSC qualification. These posts alleged that Anjali cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination without appearing for it, a claim that has been repeatedly debunked. Background Anjali […]

The Allahabad High Court has emphasized that individuals seeking appointment as district court employees must have impeccable character and high integrity, free from any criminal antecedents. This ruling underscores the court’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and prestige of the judiciary. Case Background The court’s decision came while hearing an appeal against the termination of

The Delhi High Court recently reprimanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti for the numerous typographical errors in his election petition against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj. The petition, which challenges the election results of the New Delhi constituency, was found to be replete with mistakes, prompting the court’s critical remarks. Background

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against a young man after he married the victim. The court’s decision was influenced by the fact that the victim, now an adult, expressed her desire to marry the accused and submitted an affidavit to this

In a significant development, Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court has recused himself from hearing the bail plea of Umar Khalid, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist. This case is linked to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots, which led to extensive violence and numerous casualties. Background of

The Delhi High Court has ordered Kerala-based Janam TV and Malayalam newspaper Janmabhumi to take down articles and YouTube videos that falsely linked journalist Dhanya Rajendran to billionaire George Soros. These stories accused Rajendran and DigiPub, an association of digital news publications she heads, of being agents of Soros and funneling foreign funds to disrupt

In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case against a 23-year-old man after he married the victim. This decision was based on the mutual consent of both parties, with the victim, who is now an adult, expressing her intention to marry the accused. Background

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has called upon senior lawyers to pay junior lawyers a dignified amount for their long working hours. This call aims to address the longstanding issue of inadequate compensation for junior lawyers, who often endure extensive hours with minimal financial reward. The Current State of Junior Lawyers’ Compensation Disparities

The Uttar Pradesh government’s directive requiring shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names has sparked significant controversy and legal challenges. The directive mandates that all food and beverage establishments along the yatra route display the name and identity of the operators prominently. This measure is intended to ensure the smooth conduct

A law student from DY Patil Law College in Pune has filed a petition with the Bombay High Court after a professor allegedly tore up his answer sheet during an examination. The incident has raised significant concerns about academic fairness and the treatment of students within educational institutions. Incident Details The student, Gaurav Dnyandeo Kakade,