Legal News

The Delhi High Court has refused to quash the First Information Report (FIR) filed against a Delhi University Assistant Professor for a controversial social media post related to the Shiv Linga. The case, which involves a post on X (formerly Twitter), has raised important legal questions about the boundaries of free speech and religious sentiments […]

The Rajasthan High Court has condemned the use of Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), particularly its application under the Bharat National Security Act (BNS), stating that it functions as “sedition by another name.” The court’s strong remarks came during a case where a person was charged under this section, which deals with

The mother of Bengaluru-based software engineer Atul Subhash has approached the Supreme Court, seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson. This move comes in the wake of Atul’s tragic death, which has sparked a legal battle over the child’s welfare and custody. Background Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old software engineer, was found dead in his Bengaluru home

The Kerala High Court has temporarily halted the Sunburn Festival in Wayanad, citing serious safety and environmental concerns. The court’s decision comes in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) that raised apprehensions about the potential hazards posed by the event, including crowd management, noise pollution, and ecological damage to the region. Background The Sunburn

The Supreme Court of India has intervened to address the growing shortage of doctors across the country by directing the government to conduct a special round of NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) counselling. The move is aimed at ensuring that all vacant medical seats are filled, thereby maximizing the utilization of available resources to

In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court recently upheld the personality rights of renowned Telugu actor Mohan Babu, offering legal protection against the unauthorized use of his name, image, and likeness. The case emphasized the importance of safeguarding an individual’s personality rights, particularly for celebrities and public figures, from being exploited without consent. The

In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court granted relief to a street vendor whose bank account was blocked due to a ₹105 transaction flagged by the bank as suspicious. The case highlights the challenges faced by small vendors and individuals in the informal economy, where even minor transactions can result in significant legal and

In a significant development in Kerala’s political scene, Navya Haridas, a BJP candidate, has approached the Kerala High Court, challenging the election of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi from the Wayanad constituency. The petition seeks to contest the validity of Priyanka Gandhi’s election, citing alleged irregularities in the process that led to her victory. This legal

In a significant development in the long-running Hashimpura massacre case, the Supreme Court has granted bail to two more individuals convicted for their involvement in the 1987 incident. The massacre, which took place in Hashimpura, a locality in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, involved the killing of 42 Muslim men by a group of Provincial Armed Constabulary

The mother of slain Student Federation of India (SFI) leader, Abhimanyu, has approached the Kerala High Court, seeking justice for her son’s murder. Her petition highlights the significant delay in the trial proceedings, raising concerns about the slow pace of justice in the case. This petition marks a new chapter in the ongoing legal battle