Legal Articles Karnataka Informs Supreme Court: Tamil Nadu Cannot Compel Us to Release Cauvery Water August 24, 2023 / August 24, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment In the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, the Karnataka state government presented its response to the Supreme Court on Thursday, challenging the assertions made by Tamil Nadu. The dispute revolves around the sharing of water from the Cauvery river, which flows through both states and has historically been a contentious issue. Tamil Nadu has approached the […] Read more »
Legal Articles Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Challenging Bail Granted to Former Andaman and Nicobar Official in Rape Case August 24, 2023 / August 24, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed pleas challenging the bail given to former Andaman and Nicobar Islands chief secretary Jitendra Narain in a rape case. Narain was granted bail by the Port Blair circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court on February 20. The apex court delivered its verdict on the appeals filed by the […] Read more »
Legal Articles Bombay High Court criticizes Uddhav Sena leader for submitting PIL regarding departmental transfer matter August 24, 2023 / August 24, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Bombay High Court has issued a strong reprimand to a petitioner involved in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case. The petitioner’s plea, initially appearing to address matters of public concern, was found to actually pertain to an individual’s transfer. The court cautioned the petitioner about potential financial consequences. The PIL was brought forth by […] Read more »
Legal Articles Court approves investigative agency’s closure report in the Devendra Fadnavis document leak case August 24, 2023 / August 24, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Esplanade Magistrate Court in Mumbai has sanctioned the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) closure report concerning a case related to the leakage of confidential documents. The origins of the case can be traced back to a press conference held by Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, in 2021. During this press conference, Fadnavis, who […] Read more »
Legal Articles Women Have Unleashed “Legal Terrorism” By Misusing Section 498A IPC: Calcutta HC August 24, 2023 / August 24, 2023 by Sanjeev Sirohi | Leave a Comment I am most ashamed, most aghast, most astonished and most appalled to learn that none other than the oldest High Court of India that is the Calcutta High Court has in a most learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled Swapan Kumar Das vs State of West Bengal & Anr […] Read more »
Legal Articles Centre informs Supreme Court of no intention to amend special provisions for Northeast states August 23, 2023 / August 23, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Centre assured the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it has no plans to interfere with the special provisions applicable to the northeastern states. During the proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta conveyed to the five-judge Constitution Bench, ‘I am authorized to state this unequivocally. It’s crucial to distinguish between the temporary provision, Article 370, and […] Read more » no intention to amend special provisions for Northeast states
Legal Articles Supreme Court Warns of Consequences for Offensive Social Media Posts August 21, 2023 / August 21, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for caution and responsibility in using social media, as it dismissed a petition filed by actor and former Tamil Nadu MLA S Ve Shekher. He had shared a Facebook post in 2018 that allegedly contained derogatory remarks against women journalists, leading to legal proceedings against him. A bench […] Read more »
Legal Articles Lalu Yadav Asserts in Court: CBI Cannot Contest Bail Solely Due to Discontent August 21, 2023 / August 21, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Yadav Counters CBI’s Attempt to Revoke Bail in Doranda Treasury Case Lalu Yadav, the leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has opposed the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) plea aimed at revoking his bail in connection with the Doranda treasury case, a part of the fodder scam investigation. Last […] Read more »
Legal Articles Calcutta High Court Addresses Petition Regarding CCTV Installations in Jadavpur University Case August 21, 2023 / August 21, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment Calcutta High Court Commences Hearing on PIL Regarding Jadavpur University First-Year Student’s Death Linked to Alleged Ragging The Calcutta High Court has initiated the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing the demise of a first-year student at West Bengal’s Jadavpur University. The student’s passing is believed to be connected to alleged ragging incidents […] Read more » CCTV Installations in Jadavpur University Case
Legal Articles Enabling Pregnancy Termination’: Supreme Court Permits Abortion for Rape Survivor at 27 Weeks August 21, 2023 / August 21, 2023 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Grants Abortion Rights to Rape Survivor at 27 Weeks, Criticizes Gujarat High Court’s Handling of the Case The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a rape survivor’s request to terminate her pregnancy at 27 weeks. The Court strongly criticized the Gujarat High Court for rejecting her plea and remarked that such […] Read more » Enabling Pregnancy Termination Supreme Court Permits Abortion for Rape Survivor at 27 Weeks
