“High-Stakes Twist: Kejriwal Seeks Recusal of Delhi High Court Judge in Liquor Case”
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has filed a fresh application before the Delhi High Court seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) petition. The CBI’s petition challenges his discharge in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. The application is expected to be […]
“He Complained of ‘Corruption’… Then Faced ‘Retaliation’? Army Officer Moves Delhi HC”
The Delhi High Court recently issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central government, and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on a petition filed by an army officer seeking an investigation into alleged corruption within the Indian Army. Justice Prateek Jalan directed the authorities to submit their replies within […]
“Seven Years Later… Too Late? Supreme Court Shuts Down Dowry Case!”
Highlighting that an unexplained delay in starting criminal proceedings can harm cases related to matrimonial disputes, the Supreme Court set aside a dowry harassment case filed against a woman’s parents-in-law and sister-in-law. The Court said that a delay of almost seven years in starting the case, without a proper explanation, raised serious doubts about the […]
“Big Tribal U-Turn! Rajasthan HC Exposes Flaw in Wife’s Own Case!”
The Rajasthan High Court recently upheld a lower court’s decision refusing to dismiss a husband’s divorce petition, rejecting the wife’s application filed under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code. The wife had argued that since both she and her husband belong to a Scheduled Tribe, the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) should not […]
“Mercedes vs Bicycle? Bombay HC Slams CIDCO Over ‘Mockery of the Poor’!”
The Bombay High Court strongly criticised the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), noting that it had created an unfair situation, by forcing a ‘competition’ between a Mercedes owner and a bicycle owner. The court also stayed the allotment of around 25,000 flats constructed by CIDCO in Navi Mumbai under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana […]
“Last-Minute Twist! Centre Cancels Wangchuk Detention, SC Says ‘Nothing Left’”
The Supreme Court on 23rd March, 2026 closed a habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo. She had challenged the detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act (NSA), saying it was illegal. Detention Cancelled, Petition Closed: A division bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale observed that the Union […]
No School Nearby, No Justice?”: Bombay HC Strikes Down RTE Distance Rule
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to remove the distance limit imposed for admissions under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The court said that such limits could go against the objective of Section 12(1)(c) of the Act. This direction came while a division bench of Justice […]
“Notorious Epstein Link Row Explodes: Delhi HC Orders Takedown In Minister’s Daughter Case”
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief in a case involving Himayani Puri, the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The matter concerns a plea over social media posts linking her to notorious child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Takedown Order To Social Media: A single-judge bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna directed social media […]
“Why Is A Court Order Needed?”: CJI Grills Plea To Cut 5-Year Law Course
The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot impose its views on issues related to legal education while hearing a Public Interest Litigation seeking to reduce the duration of the five-year integrated LL.B. course to four years. Petition Seeks Legal Education Commission: A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymala […]
“Grave Apprehension”: Kejriwal Urges Delhi HC Chief Justice To Move Liquor Policy Case From Justice Sharma
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, asking that the CBI excise policy case be transferred from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another bench. Kejriwal has sought the transfer of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s criminal petition, which challenges his discharge in the case. High […]