Author name: Arshiya Banu

In a rare and striking move, a consumer forum in Delhi recently adjourned a case due to the oppressive summer heat. This decision highlights the growing impact of extreme weather conditions on public services, including the judicial system. The Scorching Reality Delhi has been in the grips of a severe heatwave, with temperatures regularly surpassing […]

A Delhi court has denied bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid, who has been in custody since September 2020. Khalid is accused of being involved in a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The court concluded that the allegations against Khalid were “prima facie true,” and his involvement

In a recent development, a Delhi court has issued summons to Atishi Marlena, a key figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), while stating that there is no case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation suit filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The defamation case was initiated by Praveen Shankar Kapoor,

In a progressive move aimed at promoting gender equality and supporting women’s health, the Sikkim High Court has introduced a menstrual leave policy for its female employees. This initiative is part of broader efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment. Details of the Policy The new policy allows female employees to take

In a notable decision, the Delhi High Court has set aside the transfer of a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case involving Bhushan Steel from Special Judge Jagdish Kumar to Special Judge Mukesh Kumar. This transfer was originally ordered by the Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna after allegations of bias were

In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be construed strictly and against the insurer, particularly in cases where there is any ambiguity. This decision reinforces the principle that insurance contracts, which are generally drafted by insurers, should not disadvantage the insured due to unclear

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government’s decision to cap the service charge for app-based auto-rickshaw services at 5%. This ruling follows the petitions filed by major ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber, which challenged the government’s directive on the grounds that it overstepped its jurisdiction under the Motor Vehicles Act. Background of

Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, the 27th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has retired. Born on May 25, 1962, Justice Malimath hails from a distinguished family with a rich legacy in the legal and academic fields. His retirement marks the end of a notable career in the judiciary, during which he made significant

In a significant development, the Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has denied bail to Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the case involving the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. The court has remanded Kumar to five days of police custody to facilitate further investigation into

The Supreme Court of India has taken a firm stance against certain advertisements by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC), labeling them as prima facie disparaging. The court’s remarks came in response to a petition filed by the TMC, which alleged that the BJP’s ads were defamatory and violated the Model