A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by nine final-year law students from Delhi University, challenging the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) notification that bars final-semester students from appearing for the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE-XIX) scheduled for November 24, 2024. The stud

On September 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India rendered a significant judgment

The war between Israel and Hamas continues to devastate Gaza, with 41,020 Palestinians killed and nearly 95,000 injured. Strikes on civilian areas have resulted in the destruction of critical infrastructure, with rescue workers struggling to reach victims. Israel’s military maintains its strikes tar

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the ongoing crisis in Sudan, with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warning of over 20,000 deaths since the conflict began in April 2023. The conflict has displaced over 10 million people within the country and an additional 2 mil

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition seeking the suspension of military exports to Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The petitioners contended that continuing arms exports violated international obligations under the Genocide Convention. However, the Court held that decisions re

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai delivered the keynote at the Justice S.B. Sinha Memorial Lecture at NUSRL, Ranchi, commemorating the Kesavananda Bharati case. Describing it as the “greatest milestone in the constitutional journey,” Justice Gavai emphasized the enduring relevance of the basic struct

The Supreme Court has reduced the life sentence of a man convicted for raping his stepdaughter to 10 years, while retaining a fine of Rupees Two lakhs. The Kerala High Court had previously upheld the conviction, and the Supreme Court chose not to interfere with the conviction itself but adjusted the

On September 4, 2024, the Second Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled against the Internet Archive, upholding a decision that its controlled digital lending practices violate copyright law. The ruling will impact the digital availability of over 500,000 books, severely limiting the Archive’s ability to

On September 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an investigation into media houses for broadcasting exit polls during the General Elections, allegedly misleading stock market investors and causing a Rs 31 lakh crore loss. The bench, led by CJI DY

The Supreme Court of India has sought a report from the Madras High Court regarding its rehearing of a petition previously allowed in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. The Supreme Court has also stayed all further proceedings and directed the Registrar General of the Madras HC to ver

The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for October 3, 2024, to address whether alimony can be granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) when a marriage is declared void. This pivotal question arose after conflicting judgments by various division benches. A three-judge bench, inclu

Amnesty International has condemned the Aprajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which introduces the death penalty for rape leading to the victim’s death or a vegetative state. The Bill, passed on September 3, 2024, i

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by a group of former bureaucrats, activists, and academics, calling for the immediate suspension of India’s military exports to Israel. The petition argues that these exports violate Articles 14, 21, and 51(c) of the Indian Constitution and contribute t

The Supreme Court of India has upheld a decision by the Chhattisgarh High Court, disqualifying B.Ed. degree holders from being appointed as primary school teachers. The Court reaffirmed that the essential qualification for such posts is a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), as clarified in th

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the certification of Kangana Ranaut’s film “Emergency” is still pending, with the film’s scheduled release date of September 6, 2024, now uncertain. The Court, while considering a Public Interest Litigation (P

The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, has passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, which introduces stricter penalties for sexual crimes, including the possibility of a death sentence for rape. The Bill, effective from September 5, 2024, se

The Supreme Court emphasized that bail cannot be rejected solely on the ground that a trial will be expedited, reiterating the principles established by a Constitution Bench judgment. This ruling came in response to a dacoity accused challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to deny him bail wh

The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to file a detailed affidavit on the compliance with its earlier orders concerning the distribution of ration cards to migrant workers. This comes after repeated directions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the need for food security amo

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, during the National Conference of the District Judiciary, endorsed the idea of a national-level recruitment process for judicial services across all states, emphasizing the need for a unified and efficient approach. He highlighted the current vacancy rates and

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, signaling a strong commitment to address human rights violations. This significant step requires further actions, including the ra

In a significant ruling, the Uttaranchal High Court granted default bail to the accused in the Haldwani violence case, highlighting the sluggishness of the investigation. The Court emphasized that the right to life and liberty, as enshrined in the Constitution, must be upheld, and extended custody w

Himachal Pradesh has taken a significant step towards gender equality by passing the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024. This amendment raises the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years, aligning it with the age for men. The Bill also amends the Prohibi

The Supreme Court has reiterated that bail is the rule and jail is the exception under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). In a significant ruling, a bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan granted bail to an accused in a money laundering case, asserting that Section 45 of t

The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that ‘Stridhan’ is the exclusive property of a woman, and no one, including her father, can claim its recovery from her in-laws without her explicit authorization. The bench quashed an FIR filed by a father seeking to recover his divorced daughter’s ‘stridha

The Supreme Court has suggested that certificates issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, should be recognized as valid documentation for PAN card applications. The bench, consisting of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, noted that the Union of India h