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In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court has set a new precedent regarding anticipatory bail, debunking the notion that the absence of a need for custodial interrogation alone is sufficient grounds for such bail. This significant decision came during the denial of pre-arrest bail to a teacher embroiled in a case under the Protection … Read more
In a recent judicial decision, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was turned down by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court. The ruling was based on the court’s observation that Kejriwal’s active involvement in extensive election campaigning during the Lok Sabha … Read more
In a scathing critique of insurance practices, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Punjab has raised the alarm over the arbitrary rejection of customer claims by insurance companies. With pointed fingers aimed at the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), the Commission has called for urgent intervention to rein in what it terms as … Read more
In a striking turn of events echoing through the corridors of time, the Allahabad High Court rendered a profound verdict, acquitting three individuals ensnared in the tendrils of a murder case, a specter haunting the annals of history for 44 long years. Within the solemn confines of the court presided Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice … Read more
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court voiced concerns over the stark warning messages displayed on signboards outside military installations, advocating for a shift towards gentler language to convey security warnings. The Court’s decision came during the case of Etvir Limbu, a Nepali citizen who unlawfully entered an Air Force station while inebriated earlier … Read more
In a dramatic conclusion to a high-stakes espionage case, the District Court in Nagpur handed a life imprisonment sentence to a former BrahMos Aerospace engineer, convicted of leaking classified information to Pakistan’s ISI. District and Additional Sessions Judge MV Deshpande presided over the case, where it was revealed that the engineer had been under arrest … Read more
Supreme Court Collegium Actions in May 2024 In a significant move on May 17, 2024, the Supreme Court Collegium, comprising Chief Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justice BR Gavai, recommended the promotion of two Additional Judges from the Gauhati High Court to Permanent Judges and extended the term of an Additional Judge … Read more
In a significant development in the Delhi Excise Policy scam, the Rouse Avenue Court has denied interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja rejected Kejriwal’s request for a seven-day interim bail on medical grounds. Previously, the Supreme Court had granted Kejriwal interim bail until June 1, 2024, to facilitate his … Read more
On June 4, 2024, Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud delivered a thought-provoking lecture at the prestigious Oxford Union Society. With a warm introduction by Supreme Court Advocate Ms. Tanvi Dubey and adept moderation by Mr. Prajwal Pandey, the event delved deep into the essence of the Indian judiciary and its role in humanizing … Read more
The London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2024 commenced with unprecedented enthusiasm, drawing over 7,000 participants from nearly 100 countries—twice the number from last year. This event, themed “Uniting for Global Challenge and Opportunity,” underscores London’s critical role in international dispute resolution and its dedication to diversity, inclusion, and the rule of law. Keynote Insights from … Read more
