The Supreme Court has clarified the application of Section 25(2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which allows for the alteration, modification, or revocation of an order passed under Section 12. The Court emphasized that changes in circumstances, such as variations in in

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attack, which also killed senior Hezbollah commanders, comes at a critical time following Israel’s strikes on key Hezbollah leaders. W

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and AJ+ have won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Hard News Feature Story for their short documentary, It’s Bisan From Gaza – and I’m Still Alive. The film captures the harrowing early days of the war in Gaza, bringing global attention to the impact on civilians. Desp

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a tenant who fails to pay rent cannot seek protection from eviction through the courts. Justice C. Jayachandran labeled this trend of litigation as “disquieting” and stressed that a landlord holds paramount title over a rented property. The court introduced detai

The Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute has reached the Supreme Court, with the Mosque Committee challenging the Allahabad High Court’s August 1 decision, which upheld the maintainability of suits filed by Hindu worshippers. A bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar expresse

A wave of protests erupted at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) after Vice-Chancellor Singh made an unannounced visit to the girls’ hostel, sparking concerns over privacy violations. Students have condemned the VC’s entry into the hostel without prior notice or consent, despite his apo

The Supreme Court acquitted the parents-in-law in a dowry death case, ruling that the essential requirement of proving a demand for dowry in connection with the marriage was not established. The case revolved around the death of a woman due to burn injuries shortly after her marriage. The trial cour

In a crucial ruling on September 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of India criticized the State of Himachal Pradesh for delaying the payment of an additional compensation of Rs. 3,05,31,095 to landowners for land acquired in 2008 for a cement project run by M/s Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL). The Co

In a crucial interim order, the Supreme Court of India has allowed final-year law students to appear in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) scheduled for November 24, 2024. The decision was made during the hearing of a petition challenging the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) exclusion of these student

Following deadly attacks on Hezbollah members in Lebanon, which killed 37 and injured over 2,900, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Hossein Salami has warned Israel of a “crushing response” from the axis of resistance. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described the attacks as a “de

Maneka Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court, challenging both the election of Samajwadi Party MP Ram Bhuwal Nishad and the validity of Section 81 of the Representation of People Act, 1951. Gandhi alleges that Nishad misrepresented criminal cases in his election nomination form, and her petition was di

The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accepted the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on simultaneous elections. The Committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, proposed constitutional amendments to align the terms of the Lok Sabha, State L

The Allahabad High Court has emphasized that a Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved or treated as a contract. While overturning a family court ruling, the High Court noted that a sacrament-based Hindu marriage may only be dissolved in limited circumstances, based on strong evidence. The case involved

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order suspending all demolition actions in India unless granted permission by the Court, exempting public spaces like roads and railway lines. This ruling comes in response to petitions challenging the demolition of buildings as punitive actions against indivi

Alok Kumar, International Working President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), expressed his discontent over the Union Law Ministry’s decision to publicly tweet about a private judges’ meeting held in New Delhi on September 8. The event, attended by former Supreme Court and High Court judges, focus

The Supreme Court has clarified that third parties affected by a sale deed are not required to seek its cancellation under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. This decision came during a case involving a disputed transfer of joint family property by a co-owner without adequate authorization

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, orig

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 re

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

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 Supreme Court has directed States to provide data on acquittal appeals under the PNDT Rules from January 1, 2015, to the present. The directive stems from a PIL that claims several States, including Gujarat, Haryana, and Rajasthan, are failing to comply with Rule 18-A(5)(vi) of the PNDT Act, whi

In a contentious vote, Mexico’s Senate passed a reform that would allow the popular election of judges, magistrates, and ministers, amid protests and concerns over judicial independence. President López Obrador’s administration has championed the reform as a way to give judicial power back to the pe

The Supreme Court of India has firmly reiterated that demolishing a legally constructed property based on alleged involvement in a crime is unconstitutional. In a recent case, the Court issued a notice to halt the demolition of a petitioner’s home, underscoring that such actions undermine the rule o

At least 18 people, including six UNRWA staff members, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a UN school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza. The attack has drawn international condemnation, with leaders calling it a clear violation of international humanitarian law. As Israel claims the strike

The Supreme Court is set to examine whether a victim can seek compensation under both Section 166 and Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This question arises from an accident in 1995 involving Jai Prakash, who was seriously injured and later awarded enhanced compensation by the Allahabad