U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli leaders, urging a ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid. Blinken’s visit comes amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah, which launched missiles on Tel Aviv during his arrival. While Israel acknowledged the potential impact of Hamas l

The Supreme Court, while hearing appeals against the Allahabad High Court’s judgment on the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, questioned the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) about its specific focus on Madrasas. The Court asked whether similar standards were app

The Supreme Court has issued a temporary order halting the execution of directives issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which sought to withdraw the recognition of non-compliant madrassas under the Right to Education Act, 2009. The decision, made in response to a

Supreme Court Justice BR Gavai, while addressing an annual judicial conference in Gujarat, expressed concerns about the growing trust deficit in the judiciary. He cautioned that this could drive people toward vigilantism and mob justice, undermining the rule of law. Justice Gavai called for reforms,

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court emphasized the plaintiff’s duty to secure all necessary consents in property sale agreements involving joint ownership. The ruling reiterated that mere reliance on co-owners’ oral assurances is insufficient to prove readiness and willingness, as mandated

In a crucial ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has stated that the failure of accused persons to submit their mobile phones during police custody cannot be termed as “non-cooperation,” given the constitutional protection under Article 20(3). The judgment was made while addressing bail pleas of N

The Ernakulam District Commission recently ruled in favor of a law student who was charged beyond the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for shoes at a Bata showroom. The Commission ordered a refund of the excess amount and compensation for mental distress, highlighting that overcharging above the MRP is a

The Supreme Court of India is set to initiate live-streaming of all its bench hearings, following a successful test conducted on October 18, 2024. This expansion comes after years of streaming only constitution bench matters and high-profile cases. By moving to a dedicated application, the Court aim

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has suggested that Parliament amend the Prevention of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, to outlaw child betrothals, citing the violation of free choice, autonomy, and childhood. The Court emphasized the need for a community-driven approach to prevent child marr

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has formally recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna for appointment as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Chandrachud will retire on November 10, 2024, and the process for selecting the next CJI has commenced in accordance with the Memorandum of Procedu

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the assassination of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, following a military operation in southern Gaza. Israeli officials hailed the elimination of Sinwar as a significant military and moral victory. Sinwar had been evading capture for over a year, and

The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings in a case where a man was accused of raping a woman under the pretext of marriage, finding that the FIR indicated a long-term consensual relationship. The Court noted inconsistencies in the complainant’s statements and ruled that the refusal to marr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for the murder of his pregnant daughter over her inter-caste marriage but commuted the death penalty to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. The Court, while acknowledging the gravity of the crime, found that the case did not meet the “rarest of rare

During the EU-GCC summit in Brussels, Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, urged ceasefires in Israel’s ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the need for a Palestinian state. He condemned the normalization of war crimes and called for negotiations based on the 1967 borders. The su

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a circular recommending a minimum monthly stipend of Rs 20,000 for junior advocates practicing in urban areas and Rs 15,000 for those in rural areas. This step aims to support junior lawyers financially during their formative years. However, the BCI also rec

Israeli forces have intensified their ground and air offensive in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 55 people over the past 24 hours. The Jabalia refugee camp, already a target of heavy assaults, saw 12 bodies recovered, including seven family members buried in their home. The escalation has

In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against two men accused of shouting ‘Jai Sriram’ inside a mosque. The Court found that the slogan did not amount to religious outrage under Section 295A of the IPC. The ruling emphasized that not all acts fall under Section

The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a PIL that sought to criminalize sexual offences against men, trans persons, and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Court ruled that it cannot compel Parliament to introduce such provisions, suggesting that such matters

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit filed against Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, affirming that lawyers’ statements made during judicial proceedings are protected by absolute privilege. The case arose from a statement made by Pahwa in the Patiala House Courts during a heari

An Israeli airstrike on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, has killed at least four people and injured 70 others, many critically. The attack ignited a massive fire, and rescuers struggled to contain the flames. This marks the seventh time the

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court emphasized that in cases of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, the validity of marriage does not need to be conclusively determined. The Court held that cohabitation can form a reasonable presumption of marriage, making the spouse entitled to mainten

In a crucial intellectual property case, the Delhi High Court restrained Hyatt India Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. from using copyrighted sound recordings owned by Novex Communications Private Limited without proper authorization. Justice Saurabh Banerjee granted an ex-parte ad interim injunction against Hy

The death of GN Saibaba, a prominent academic and human rights activist, after spending over a decade in prison under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), raises profound concerns about justice and human rights in India. Despite his eventual acquittal, Saibaba’s life was marked by the ha

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held Canara Bank liable for deficiency in service due to its failure to present two cheques within the required time, resulting in their becoming stale. The complainant, Priya Chowdhary, was awarded 10% compensation of the total cheque

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled that concealment of pre-existing health conditions does not prevent a claim for accidental death benefits, provided the insurance policy was valid at the time of the incident. In a case involving Life Insurance Corporation of India and a nomi