“Sanctioned by the US, Ousted by the ICC: Karim Khan’s Fall From Power”
Karim Khan was the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) third chief prosecutor. He was elected in 2021. Now he has been removed from his job. Members of the court voted 82 in favor of removing him. This came after allegations that he sexually misbehaved. The court’s oversight body looked into the matter. In June, they said […]
Batons, Blackouts, Barred Data: SC Orders Students Freed, Locks Down the Evidence
The Supreme Court today said that allegations about injuries to students and police personnel during nationwide student protests last week need a fair and independent investigation. SIT may be formed: The Court said it was considering setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by a former Supreme Court Judge, to investigate the matter. It […]
“A 1926 Wakf, a Pakistani Heir, and a 2023 Record Wipeout — Bombay HC’s Verdict”
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Custodian of Enemy Property cannot, on its own, declare a property to be “enemy property” or order changes to revenue records. Before doing this, the Custodian must conduct the inquiry required by law and give the affected persons a chance to be heard. Court’s Main Ruling: A […]
“Convert to Christianity, Lose Your SC Status: Supreme Court Refuses to Revisit Its Ruling”
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition challenging its March 2026 judgment which held that a person loses Scheduled Caste (SC) status upon converting to any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism. Court’s decision: A Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan observed that it found no reason to revisit its […]
“Top Court Warns Police: Peaceful Protest Isn’t a Crime.”
The Supreme Court of India has said that people have a constitutional right to protest peacefully. This right cannot be reduced just because people are protesting. Court on Police Force: The Court was hearing cases about claims that police used too much force during recent student protests over examination paper leaks. The Bench had Chief […]
“619 on Paper, 280 on Record: NEET Aspirant Tells Bombay HC Two OMR Sheets Didn’t Match”
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court issued notices to the Central Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) on petitions filed by three NEET-UG aspirants who alleged discrepancies in the results declared on July 16. The students claimed that the marks awarded to them were significantly lower than the scores they calculated themselves […]
High Cost of Living Abroad Can’t Justify Interim Maintenance: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has held that a woman who is earning much more than her husband and has been living abroad cannot seek interim maintenance from him just because the cost of living in that country is high. Court’s Decision: The Court refused the request of a woman living in the United States who […]
‘Whatever’s on WhatsApp Is Being Treated as Knowledge’: SC’s Sharp Remark While Cancelling Sonam’s Bail”
The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the alleged conspiracy to murder her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale allowed the Meghalaya government’s appeal against the High Court’s order that had upheld her bail. Bail […]
AAWI Celebrates the 99th Birthday of Senior Advocate Avinash J. Rana
The Advocate Association of Western India (AAWI) hosted a memorable evening at the Bombay High Court to celebrate the 99th birthday of Senior Advocate Shri Avinash Jaswantrai Rana, fondly known across the legal fraternity as “Kaka.” The event brought together members of the Bench and Bar to honour one of the most respected figures of […]
“Peaceful Protest Is a Constitutional Right”: Bombay Bar Association Slams Police Action
The Bombay Bar Association (BBA), one of the country’s oldest bar associations, has strongly criticised the Mumbai Police for its action against students and others who had gathered to peacefully protest over issues relating to the future of education. Lawyers associated with the BBA have also questioned whether the prohibitory orders imposed across Mumbai are […]