Aaditya Thackeray’s Aide In Khichdi Scam, Granted Bail: Bombay HC
On February 4, 2025, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Suraj Chavan, an aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, allegedly involved in a ₹6.7 crore "Khichdi scam" that dates back to the Covid-19 pandemic’s relief efforts. A single-judge bench of Justice Milind Jadhav allowed his release on a provisional ₹1 lakh cash […]
Karnataka Turns Right to Die with Dignity into Action, Following SC Ruling
Following a precedent-setting move, on January 30, 2025, the Karnataka Health Department issued a landmark order to implement the Supreme Court's ruling affirming a patient's legal right to die with dignity. In 2018, the Supreme Court recognised the right to die with dignity as a fundamental right and prescribed guidelines for terminally ill patients to […]
Advocates Act Overhaul to Grant General Counsels Long-Awaited Recognition: Govt
“You possess many strengths, one weakness, and numerous opportunities avowed Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal , Union Minister of State for Law And Justice at a pathbreaking conference themed ‘Rethink , Redefine and Re-evolve the Legal Profession in India. In his pivotal address at the recent General Counsels' Association India (GCAI) conference, the Minister revealed plans […]