Author name: Arshiya Banu

Background The Supreme Court of India recently quashed an FIR filed by Gujarat Police against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi. The case involved alleged inflammatory remarks made during a public speech. The Court’s ruling emphasized the fundamental right to free speech while cautioning against the misuse of legal provisions to curb expression. Key Observations by the […]

Background The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking an investigation into corruption allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The petition alleged financial misconduct and irregularities involving the Chief Minister and requested a court-monitored probe. The plea raised concerns about transparency and accountability in public office. Court’s Rationale Existing Legal Framework on Corruption Allegations

Background The Delhi High Court has ruled that restaurants cannot impose a mandatory service charge on customers’ food bills. This decision comes in response to a series of petitions challenging the legality of the practice, arguing that it violates consumer rights and constitutes unfair trade practices. The ruling aligns with the guidelines issued by the

Background The Gujarat High Court has extended the interim medical bail granted to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu by three months in connection with a rape case. Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a separate rape case, was previously granted temporary relief due to his health condition. The current extension allows him to continue

Background The Madras High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines to prevent police harassment during investigations. The directives came in response to a plea filed by an individual named Prasanna, who alleged police misconduct and coercion during a criminal probe. The Court emphasized the need to balance effective law enforcement with the protection of individual rights.

Background A confrontation between the Gujarat High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) President and the Chief Justice has sparked significant attention in the legal community. The issue arose during a court proceeding where the Chief Justice reportedly expressed disapproval of a comment made by the GHCBA President. In response, the GHCBA President referred to the Chief

Background The Supreme Court of India has granted interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee, in connection with a case involving allegations of forgery and misrepresentation. The case revolves around accusations that Khedkar had falsified documents during her training period, leading to legal proceedings against her. Case Details

Background In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of whether a wife’s consumption of alcohol could constitute cruelty towards her husband under matrimonial laws. The court emphasized that such behavior alone does not amount to cruelty unless it is proven that the act is coupled with other factors that disrupt marital

Background The Supreme Court of India recently emphasized the need for inclusive infrastructure in court premises, particularly addressing the issue of separate toilets for men, women, persons with disabilities (PwD), and transgender persons. The bench, while hearing a case concerning judicial infrastructure, observed that the current state of facilities in courts across the country fails

Background Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a Pune court in a defamation case linked to his remarks about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The case originated from a statement Gandhi made during a public rally in 2019, where he allegedly criticized Savarkar’s role in India’s freedom struggle. The remarks sparked a strong