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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, just two days after being granted bail, made a startling announcement of his resignation during a party meeting. Declaring that he will not return to the post until receiving a clear mandate from the people, Kejriwal also requested that the Delhi elections, originally scheduled for February, be held in November. His resignation comes in the midst of ongoing political tensions, drawing sharp reactions from opposition parties, including the BJP and Congress.

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A long-range ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit central Israel, setting off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas. Despite no casualties or damage, the missile, launched by the Houthis, evaded Israeli defenses and caused a fire. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of retaliation, while Hamas praised the strike as a natural response to Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza. This attack follows the Houthi group’s series of missile strikes against Israel-linked targets in the region.

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South Sudan’s government, led by President Salva Kiir, has postponed national elections by two years, now set for December 22, 2026. The delay, influenced by security and economic concerns, aims to allow more time for implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. With ongoing challenges such as unpaid civil servants, disrupted oil exports, and rising security concerns, the government seeks to address these issues before conducting elections. Human rights concerns also linger over a new security law allowing warrantless detentions.

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently imposed a cost of ₹1 lakh on a woman for failing to give her no objection for quashing a case of cruelty filed against her husband, despite having received a full settlement and mutual divorce. The Court quashed the FIR under Section 498-A IPC, stating that the continuation of proceedings was an abuse of process. The woman was ordered to deposit the cost within four weeks, which will be transferred to the Haryana State Legal Services Authority.

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Case Study: Feist Publications, Inc. v. Rural Telephone Service Co.

“As a constitutional matter, copyright protects only those constituent elements of a work that possess more than…

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Arvind Kejriwal Announces Resignation After Bail: Calls for...

In a surprising political move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation from the top post…

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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Fire Hypersonic Missile at Central...

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Israel, a long-range ballistic…

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Case Study: R.G Anand v. M/S. Delux Films & Ors

“Copyright protection extends only to the expression of an idea, not to the idea, theme, plot, or…

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Beyond Consideration: Exploring the Key Exceptions in Section 25...

Introduction Can you think of a situation where a promise is legally binding even if there’s no…

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Case Study: Creation Records Ltd v. News Group Newspapers Ltd.

“The Court ruled that temporary or preparatory arrangements, like a set design, are not protected as artistic…

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Case Study: Ramlal, Motilal, and Chhotelal v. Rewa Coalfields Ltd.

“While condoning the delay, the party may be asked to explain the delay only between the last…

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President of South Sudan Delays Elections Again, Now Planned for 2026

In a crucial move affecting South Sudan’s political landscape, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has extended the country’s…

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost for Misuse of...

In a recent judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed a cost of ₹1 lakh on…

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Case Study: Union of India (UOI) and Ors. v. West Coast Paper...

“The period of limitation shall be computed from the date of the final adjudication by the highest…

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Case Study: I.T.C. Limited v. George Joseph Fernandes

“The court upheld the contract’s validity, stating there was no mutual mistake.” Citation: (1989) 2 SCC 1.…

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Novation, Alteration, and Rescission of Contracts

Introduction Contracts form the backbone of legal agreements in both personal and commercial transactions, establishing clear expectations…

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Supreme Court Orders State to Submit Data on PNDT Sex...

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has sought detailed data from multiple States regarding…