Author name: Arshiya Banu

Justice UL Bhat, a distinguished jurist who served as the Chief Justice of both the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Gauhati High Court, has passed away. His career was marked by significant contributions to the judiciary, earning him a reputation as one of the most respected judges in India. Judicial Career Justice Ullal Lakshminarayana […]

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court requesting the modification of the judicial assignments of Justice Amrita Sinha to prevent her from hearing cases related to police actions. This petition stems from allegations that Justice Sinha’s husband, Pratap Chandra Dey, has been exerting undue influence on investigations involving his

Introduction In an unusual yet compassionate ruling, the Karnataka High Court has granted a 30-day parole to a murder convict at the behest of his wife, who petitioned the court for the opportunity to conceive a child. This decision highlights the judiciary’s consideration of personal and familial needs even within the constraints of criminal justice.

A Delhi court has granted regular bail to Ram Kishor Arora, the promoter of Supertech, in a high-profile ₹700 crore money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had accused Arora and his group companies of defrauding hundreds of homebuyers and laundering the proceeds【98†source】. Background of the Case Supertech and its subsidiaries were implicated in a

Background Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, has secured a significant victory in the Baramulla constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Rashid, who has been incarcerated since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), contested the election from Tihar Jail. The

Introduction In response to the severe water crisis in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release surplus water to Delhi. This directive was issued with a stipulation that the release of water should be done with proper intimation to the Haryana government, which serves as a conduit for

Introduction In a high-profile case that has captured significant media attention, the Delhi High Court has denied bail to businessman Sameer Mahendru, who is implicated in the Delhi excise policy scam. The decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on serious allegations of money laundering and corruption in government policy implementations. Background of the Case The Delhi

In a recent legal and social controversy, the Kerala High Court has intervened to address the allegations against renowned Mohiniyattam dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama. She is accused of making casteist and discriminatory remarks against fellow dancer RLV Ramakrishnan. The court’s involvement follows widespread public outcry and legal actions initiated in response to her comments. The Controversy

Introduction In an unprecedented move, former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay transitioned from his judicial career to the political arena and secured a victory in the Tamluk constituency of West Bengal during the recent Lok Sabha elections. This blog delves into his career, the controversies that surrounded his tenure as a judge, his

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has emphatically stated that the judiciary operates independently, free from any political or executive pressure. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023, he highlighted his 23-year tenure across various judicial capacities, emphasizing that he has never faced any directives to decide cases in a specific manner. He underscored