Sheikh Rayees 
In a stern rebuke, the Supreme Court has penalized the State of Odisha with a ₹50,000 fine for persistently filing appeals well past deadlines, despite prior dismissals. The judiciary, represented by Justices Abhay Oka and Rajesh Bindal, expressed frustration at the state’s repeated delays in legal filings, questioning whether this was a systemic practice. The … Read more
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court clarified that lodging a complaint against an individual does not equate to abetment of suicide. This decision came from Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who emphasized that for abetment under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to be applicable, there must be clear instigation or encouragement … Read more
A transformative chapter unfolds as the Telecommunications Act of 2023 gears up for a partial debut on June 26, 2024. A government notification, dated June 21, revealed that sections 1, 2, 10 to 30, 42 to 44, 46, 47, 50 to 58, 61, and 62 are set to become operational immediately. Last December, President Droupadi … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, the Kerala High Court’s Division Bench has halted the single-judge’s critical observation against former Director General of Police (DGP) Siby Mathews, who was accused of disclosing sensitive information about the Sooryanelli rape survivor in his book, Nirbhayam. The legal twist came to light on June 21, granting Mathews temporary … Read more
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has called on Bar Associations to hold off on strikes, protests, or agitations against three new criminal laws set to be implemented on July 1. The BCI, addressing concerns raised by lawyers, has promised the formation of a committee to tackle these issues and suggest necessary amendments. In a … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has ordered Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal into three days of CBI custody concerning the controversial Delhi Excise Liquor Policy case. This decision comes after a lengthy session of legal arguments, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initially seeking a five-day custody period. On … Read more
Brookfield India Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has significantly boosted its commercial property holdings by acquiring a 50% stake in Rostrum Realty Private Limited from the Bharti group. This high-value transaction, concluded on June 21, 2024, involves the issuance of units to Bharti group sellers and is valued at approximately Rs. 12,279 million. The acquisition … Read more
In a recent session, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for expedient handling of bail applications, urging the Delhi High Court to promptly decide on Satyendar Jain’s plea for default bail. The matter, triggered by a challenge against the High Court’s adjournment of Jain’s plea until July 9, drew attention to legal complexities surrounding incomplete … Read more
In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court intervened in a contentious directive by the Tamil Nadu government, upholding the rights of inter-state bus operators holding All India Tourist Permits (AITP). The court’s interim order directs Tamil Nadu authorities to refrain from impeding the movement of buses registered in other states, provided they possess an … Read more
In a decisive turn, the Delhi High Court has intervened to suspend the bail granted to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by a lower court in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, currently under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain emphasized the trial court’s oversight in thoroughly assessing the evidence … Read more
