Exceptional Situation, Exceptional Relief: SC Shuts Rape Case
Addressing the intricacies surrounding criminal proceedings related to rape offenses, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sanjay Kumar, affirmed that in exceptional situations, such cases could be quashed based on settlements, contingent upon the specifics surrounding each case. The Court remarked “At the outset, we recognise that the offence under Section […]
Mental Health Triggers Reversal Of Order : SC Hands Back Custody Of Child To Mother
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has overturned its earlier ruling which had upheld a Kerala High Court judgment granting permanent custody of a minor child to his biological father. The apex court, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale, allowed a review petition filed by the child’s mother, reinstating custody in her […]
Team ‘Ajey’ Cries Foul; Lands In Court : HC Raps CBFC for Sitting On Certification
'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi', is yet another film caught in the crossfire of the Censor board, producers and petitions. The production house ‘Samrat Cinematics India Pvt. Ltd , makers of the movie have filed a petition in the Bombay High Court against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) alleging undue delay […]
Heritage Taj’s New Neighbour; The Jetty: HC Picks Utility Over Fine Dining
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court, presided over by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V. Marne, dismissed petitions from Colaba residents opposing the construction of a Jetty facility in South Mumbai. This facility is located adjacent to the landmark Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and close to the Gateway of India. The […]
Biscuit Blame Against HUL CEO Crumbles: HC Clears His Name In Pesticide Case
The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Rohit Jawa, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), in a food safety case related to pesticide contamination in Horlicks biscuits. The Court observed that prosecution against the company official alone, without naming the company as an accused, was legally untenable. Facts […]
Seeking Justice Sitting On A Pot: HC Fines Man Rs. 1 lakh For Toilet Appearance
In a shocking incident, a complainant appeared before the Gujarat High Court’s virtual hearing session sitting on the pot in a toilet. An exasperated court pulled him up for serious misconduct and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh to be deposited by the next scheduled date of hearing on July 22, 2025.. The court however, […]
When Marriage Is On Rocks, ‘Secret Tapes’ Of Spouse Not Illegal : SC
In a significant development the Supreme court dismissed a ruling of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had determined that recording a wife’s phone conversations without her consent constituted a significant violation of her privacy rights and was inadmissible as evidence in Family Court. The Apex Court bench determined that such recordings could legally […]
‘30 Years As “Games Peon’’: HC Delivers Justice For The Unsung
This is a case of a ‘games peon’, who had rendered 30 years of uninterrupted service at the state run Guntur Medical College and had sought regularisation of his position but was turned down by the State, on technical grounds that his position was non-existent and his post was not a formally sanctioned one. The […]
“ Citizenship Burden On Voters’’?; ECI’s Intent And Timing Suspect: SC
A concerned bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Supreme Court sought answers from the Election Commission of India's (ECI) on its order of initiating a Special Intensive Revision just before the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The order, which requires voters to furnish documents of citizenship proof, complicates the process […]
‘Udaipur Files’ With 55 Censor Cuts Not Enough? HC Stonewalls Release
On 10th July, 2025, the Delhi High Court division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal stayed the release of the film Udaipur Files, originally set for July 12, following petitions alleging it vilifies the Muslim community and threatens communal harmony. The movie is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya […]