Legal Challenge: Plea Filed Against Internet Suspension and Border Closure Amid Farmers’ Protest
A recent development in the ongoing saga of farmers’ protests in India has seen a significant legal challenge emerge. Uday Pratap Singh, a resident of Panchkula and advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has filed a plea challenging the suspension of
Navigating the Challenges of International Justice: Lessons from the ICJ Lecture at the Supreme Court of India
In a recent lecture at the Supreme Court of India, International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judge Hilary Charlesworth shed light on the intricate dynamics that shape the realm of international justice. Titled “The International Court of Justice: A legal forum in a political
Suit Filed Against Zomato Over Misleading ‘Legends’ Campaign Claims
A Gurgaon resident has filed a class action suit against Zomato for misleading and false claims about its “Legends” campaign, which claims to deliver hot food from iconic restaurants in other cities. The plaintiff, Sourav Mall, alleges that the campaign is misleading and
Employee List for Unvaccinated Staffs of a Company Not a Privacy Violation: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that a company preparing a list of employees who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus will not amount to a violation of privacy and cannot be booked under the Information Technology (IT) Act. Justice N.
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Supreme Court: Why are there no legal education institutions similar to judiciary academies for judges?
Issue: In India, there are no legal education institutions comparable to judicial academies for judges. This presents a challenge for the Supreme Court. Case facts: Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal of the Supreme Court bench pointed out shortcomings in the trial
Delay in Trial, not a ground for bail in grave offenses under UAPA: Supreme Court
Background: – An appeal had been filed by Gurwinder Singh, who is alleged to be a member of a proscribed terrorist group which also includes Canada-based, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The bail had been sought by Singh, earlier from the special NIA court and
Parliament Passes Amendment bill to Include Three PVTGs in Scheduled Tribes List after 75 Years
The Parliament has cleared the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, based on the recommendation of the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and consultation with the Registrar General of India and the
Could the Preamble Have Been Changed Without Affecting the Date? The Supreme Court requests in its pleading that the terms “socialist” and “secular” be removed
Issue: The Supreme Court considered a public interest lawsuit that sought to have the terms “Socialist” and “Secular” removed from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution while deliberating whether the Preamble could have been changed while maintaining its original adoption date. Facts of
Non-Payment of Salaries and pension of employees may result in winding up: Delhi HC to MCD
Issue:– The court was hearing almost half a dozen petitions that were concerned with the nonpayment of salaries, arrears, and pensions by the MCD.Analysis:- A strong displeasure was expressed by the Delhi HC as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had failed in the
