Legal News

The Delhi High Court has issued an order instructing actor Manoj Manchu and various media outlets to remove tweets and articles related to Vinay Maheshwari. The court’s decision came in response to a legal challenge from Maheshwari, who claimed that the content published by the actor and media outlets was defamatory and false. Background Vinay […]

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to a 73-year-old man who was convicted for the rape of his intellectually disabled house help. The court, in its ruling, emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the gravity of the victim’s condition, which made her particularly vulnerable. Background The accused was convicted by a lower court

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of three judicial officers to the Rajasthan High Court. This move is part of ongoing efforts to address the increasing number of judicial vacancies in high courts across India and improve the efficiency of the judiciary. Background The three judicial officers recommended for elevation to the Rajasthan

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of advocate Praveen Kumar Giri as a judge of the Allahabad High Court. This recommendation marks an important step in the process of filling judicial vacancies and enhancing the capacity of the high court to handle its growing caseload. Background Praveen Kumar Giri, a distinguished advocate, has

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of a judicial officer as a judge of the Uttarakhand High Court. This move is part of the ongoing efforts to fill judicial vacancies in high courts and strengthen the judicial system by incorporating experienced legal professionals into the higher judiciary. Background The judicial officer, who has

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Advocate Pravin Sheshrao Patil as a judge of the Bombay High Court. The proposal, part of the Collegium’s ongoing efforts to fill judicial vacancies in various high courts, is subject to approval by the President of India after consultations with the Central Government. Background Advocate Pravin

The Delhi High Court has directed the Ambience Group to deposit over ₹638 crores in an ongoing legal dispute with Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited. The court’s order comes in response to a case concerning alleged defaults and financial discrepancies involving loans and guarantees extended by Indiabulls to the Ambience Group. Background The dispute stems from

The Madras High Court has held that the assets and liabilities of public servants are not exempt from disclosure under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The court emphasized that transparency in the financial declarations of public officials is crucial for ensuring accountability and maintaining public trust. Background The case arose from a petition

In a significant development within India’s corporate sector, Trilegal and J. Sagar Associates (JSA) played pivotal advisory roles in India Resurgence Fund’s (IndiaRF) acquisition of Anthea Aromatics, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and fragrance ingredients. The transaction, valued at ₹1,000 crore, marks a major milestone for IndiaRF, a joint venture between Piramal Enterprises and

In 2024, the judiciary played a critical role in scrutinizing the actions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), often curbing what many perceived as overreach in its operations. Several judgments underscored the courts’ commitment to protecting individual rights and ensuring the ED adhered to due process while exercising its investigative powers under the Prevention of Money