Background The Supreme Court has reprimanded a Delhi government official for the prolonged delay in deciding the remission plea of a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case. The case, which dates back to 2002, involved the brutal killing of Nitish Katara, allegedly due to his relationship with Bharti Yadav, the sister of the main […]
Background The Supreme Court has remarked that courts must exercise tolerance while dealing with matters of online content takedown, responding to a recent Delhi High Court order directing Wikipedia to remove certain allegedly defamatory content related to ANI (Asian News International). The apex court’s observation comes amid growing concerns over judicial interventions in online content
Background A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the selection process of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), alleging that the office has lost its independence due to the opaque appointment mechanism. The petition contends that the current system, where the CAG is appointed solely by the
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Background The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the 2025 Ordinance that imposes strict restrictions on coercive loan recovery practices by financial institutions, digital lenders, and private moneylenders. The ordinance was introduced to curb rising instances of harassment, threats, and undue pressure exerted on borrowers, particularly by unregulated lending platforms and loan recovery
Background A petition has been filed before the Telangana High Court, highlighting concerns regarding the functioning of consumer forums in the state. The plea alleges that these forums, which are meant to provide speedy justice to consumers, are instead following cumbersome civil court procedures, leading to excessive delays in resolving consumer disputes. Under the Consumer
Background The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has quashed the preventive detention order against NA Ronga, the former President of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association. The detention, imposed under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), was challenged by Ronga’s legal team, arguing that it was arbitrary and violative of fundamental
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Background The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Central government regarding a petition filed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) challenging the operation of commercial flights from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad. DIAL, which manages the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), has raised concerns over the potential impact of allowing civilian air traffic
Background The Kerala High Court has ruled that to establish a case of drunken driving, law enforcement must produce the original printout from the breathalyzer machine used during the test. The decision comes as a significant clarification on the evidentiary requirements in cases of driving under the influence (DUI) and sets a new standard for
Background The Supreme Court has overturned an order issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), thereby allowing the Auroville Foundation to proceed with the construction of a road within the township of Auroville in Tamil Nadu. The NGT had earlier directed a halt to the road construction, citing environmental concerns and alleged violations of ecological
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Background The Bombay High Court has discharged Gautam Adani and Rajesh Adani from a case filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), bringing relief to the industrialists. The case was linked to alleged violations of corporate laws and financial irregularities involving a company associated with the Adani Group. The SFIO had launched an investigation
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