Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol Bottles? PIL in Bombay HC
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Bombay High Court bench of the Chief Justice Alok Aradhe & Justice Bharti Dhangre, seeking directions to both the Central and State Governments as well as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to mandate the inclusion of cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The […]
Stampede At Maha Kumbh: PIL Filed in SC
On January 29,2025 a stampede broke out in the Sangam area of Maha Kumbh, where, as per reports, 30 people have died and over 60 were injured. In light of this tragic incident, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to all State Governments to establish safety measures […]
OpenAI v. ANI: Is OpenAI Beyond Indian Law? Tech Giant Challenges Jurisdiction in Lawsuit
In response to the copyright infringement case filed by Asian News International (ANI) in Delhi High Court, Open AI, the developer of ChatGPT, has argued that Indian courts lack jurisdiction over the case. Open AI contended that neither the company nor the cause of actions falls within the territorial jurisdiction of the Indian courts.The reasoning […]
MP HC Bar President Admits Regret Over Letter to CJI Alleging Temple Removal at Chief Justice’s Residence
From Removal Allegations to Regret: Bar President Retracts Controversial Claim A letter expressing regret has been penned by the President of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association, Advocate Dhanya Kumar Jain, to Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait. The letter pertains to a complaint by the Bar President last month to the Chief Justice of […]
MBA Grad to Hold ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ Banner As Bail Condition: Bombay HC
In a noteworthy bail order, the Bombay High Court single bench of Justice Milind N. Jadhav not only granted bail but also imposed a condition of performing community service to spread awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. The case involves the applicant, a 32-yearThe bail application was filed under Section 483 of the […]
Ram Gopal Verma Sentenced to Imprisonment
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been sentenced to three months of simple imprisonment in connection with a cheque bounce case by the Andheri Magistrate Court, Mumbai. A non-bailable warrant has been issued for his arrest.The Court also directed the filmmaker to pay a compensation of ₹3.72 lakh to the Complainant within three months, failing which […]
SC: Disapproval of Marraige Insufficient to Prove Abetment of Suicide
SC: Disapproval of Marriage and Remarks to Lover Son's To End Life If She Can't Live Without Him Not Grounds for Abetment of Suicide The Supreme Court has provided relief by quashing a criminal case for the offence of abetment to suicide against a mother who expressed disapproval of her son’s marriage and allegedly told […]
Additional Judges for the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Appointed by the President
The President of India, in exercising power under Article 224(1) of the Constitution, has appointed Additional Judges for the Andhra Pradesh High Court and the Telangana High Court. On 22-1-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of the judges as follows: Andhra Pradesh High Court Shri. Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma Dr. Yadavalli […]
Overspeaking Judge’ Remark Ignites Tension Between Gujarat HC Chief Justice and GHCAA President
A recent conflagration between Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) President Brijesh J. Trivedi has led to a divided bar calling for an Extra Ordinary Meeting to deliberate on the spat. On January 17, 2025, there was a heated exchange of words where a visibly irate Chief […]
Royal in Trouble: Pataudi Property Faces Acquisition
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has lifted the 2015 stay on Saif Ali Khan's ancestral properties. This significant decision may result in acquisition of the property worth 15,000 crore under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. The Court has highlighted the statutory remedy available under the amended Enemy Property Act, 2017, thereby directing the […]