Author name: Arshiya Banu

Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on Misleading Advertisements In a significant move aimed at curbing misleading advertisements, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to mandate self-declaration certificates from advertisers. This ruling comes in the wake of the Patanjali misleading ads case, where the court found the company guilty of making unverified claims about its products. […]

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to decide on the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) plea for the allotment of temporary office space within six weeks. This directive follows AAP’s legal battle to secure suitable office space after being asked to vacate its current premises at Rouse Avenue by June 15, 2024. Background

Allahabad High Court’s Timely Intervention to Prevent Vacancy Backlogs in Consumer Commissions The Allahabad High Court has taken significant steps to address the growing issue of vacancies in the district consumer commissions across Uttar Pradesh. This intervention comes as part of a broader effort to ensure that consumer grievances are addressed promptly and efficiently, in

Punjab Consumer Forum Raises Alarm Over Baseless Claim Rejections by Insurance Companies The Punjab Consumer Forum has brought to light a troubling trend where insurance companies are rejecting claims on insubstantial and often baseless grounds. This issue has become pervasive, prompting the forum to call for immediate intervention by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

In a significant observation, a Mumbai court has held that the timely arrest of high-profile economic offenders like Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, and Mehul Choksi could have prevented them from fleeing the country. This statement was made during a recent judicial review of the ongoing cases involving these fugitive businessmen, who collectively owe the Indian

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has issued a contempt of court notice to a forest official following the unauthorized felling of two trees at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The court’s decision highlights the ongoing tension and legal enforcement regarding environmental protection in the capital. Incident Overview The issue arose when it was

In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement a 1% horizontal reservation for transgender persons in education and public employment. This decision aims to address the systemic marginalization and discrimination faced by the transgender community and ensure their equitable representation across all sectors. Background and Significance The

In a high-profile case, a Pune court has remanded the father and grandfather of a 17-year-old boy, who was involved in a fatal Porsche accident, to 14 days of judicial custody. The accident, which occurred on May 19, resulted in the deaths of two young software engineers, sparking widespread outrage and legal action. Background of

In a significant legal determination, the Delhi High Court has ruled that Naga Sadhus, due to their ascetic and detached lifestyle, cannot seek property rights in their name. This decision is based on the traditional and spiritual practices of the Naga Sadhus, who renounce all material possessions and worldly ties in their pursuit of spiritual

In a significant legal move, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has filed a petition with the Madras High Court, asserting that the media coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari constitutes a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The petition was filed on May 8,