SC Stays Death Sentence of Kolhapur Cannibal
The Supreme Court Bench, comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Pankaj Mithal, and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, while hearing the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by a Convict, stayed the Bombay High Court's order of execution of his death sentence. The Convict, a man from Kolhapur, was convicted of brutally murdering his mother, dismembering her, and attempting […]
SC: Judges Should Refrain From Using Social Media
The Supreme Court has highlighted the importance of judicial restraint on social media, observing that judges must "live a hermit life and work like a horse" to uphold the sanctity of their roles. The remarks were made by a bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh while hearing the case of two […]
Gauhati HC Bans Buffalo and Bulbul Fights in Assam
The Gauhati High Court, on 17/12/2024, imposed a complete ban on buffalo fights and Bulbul (bird) fights in Assam, declaring them in violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, and other legal provisions. The judgement, delivered by Justice Devashis Baruah, establishes the mandatory duty of individuals under Section 3 of the […]
Arrested at Dawn, Released by Dusk: Allu Arjun’s Bail in a Flash
Wait, Is This the Pushpa 3 Teaser? On December 4, 2024, chaos erupted at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the screening of Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule. Overcrowding led to a stampede, claiming the life of a woman and injuring her child. The tragic incident sparked outrage, with blame directed […]
Atul Subhash Suicide: Allahabad HC Grants Relief To An Accused Family Member
The Allahabad High Court’s Single Judge Bench of Justice Ashutosh Srivastava, on December 16, 2024, extended the relief of (Transit) Anticipatory Bail to Sushil Singhania, uncle of Nikita Singhania, also accused in connection with the abetment of suicide case involving Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash. In addition to Sushil Singhania, Nikita Singhania, her mother, and her […]
After Atul Subhash Suicide, PIL Seeking Reforms To Stop Harassment filed in SC
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court, requesting directions to prevent husbands and their family members from being tortured in cases filed under domestic violence and dowry laws, following the suicide of a man named Atul Subhash, who allegedly committed suicide as a result of harassment by his wife through […]
After Atul Subhash Suicide, PIL Seeking Reforms To Stop Harassment filed in SCÂ
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court, requesting directions to prevent husbands and their family members from being tortured in cases filed under domestic violence and dowry laws, following the suicide of a man named Atul Subhash, who allegedly committed suicide as a result of harassment by his wife through […]
SC Collegium Summons J. Shekhar Yadav Over Controversial Remarks
The Supreme Court Collegium has summoned Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting on December 17 following his controversial remarks against the Muslim community at a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) event on December 8. Justice Yadav’s statements, including the use of a slur and asserting that India should operate according to the […]
Justice Yadav’s VHP Remarks Spark Impeachment Motion in Rajya Sabha
A motion seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, has been submitted today to the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha. The impeachment motion of Justice Yadav arises out of the speech delivered by him at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at Prayagraj, which contained a […]
Bombay HC Directs YouTuber ‘Flying Beast’ to Take Down Videos Showcasing Castrol’s Zero-Gravity Flight Experience
The Bombay High Court’s single bench of Justice Riyaz Chagla granted interim relief to Castrol India Ltd. in a copyright infringement suit and has issued a temporary injunction against the popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja’s 'Flying Beast' channel, restraining him from infringing Castrol's copyright related to its marketing campaign for a zero-gravity flight experience and also […]