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Deadly Walkie-Talkie Bombings in Lebanon: Iran and Hezbollah Vow Retaliation After Israel’s Alleged Role
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
Supreme Court to Hear Maneka Gandhi’s Challenge on Election Delay and Section 81 of RP Act
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
One Nation, One Election Plan Necessary to Reduce Electoral Fatigue: Cabinet Approves Simultaneous Elections
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
Hindu Marriage Cannot Be Dissolved Like a Contract: Allahabad High Court
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
Supreme Court Orders Stay on Unlawful Bulldozer Demolitions: Emphasizes the Need for Due Process
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
Union Law Ministry’s Tweet Accidentally Reveals Private VHP Judges’ Meet on Waqf Bill and Temple Issues
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
SC: Third Parties Not Required to Cancel Void Sale Deeds Under Specific Relief Act
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
Arvind Kejriwal Announces Resignation After Bail: Calls for People’s Verdict
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
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Fire Hypersonic Missile at Central Israel: No Casualties Reported
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
President of South Sudan Delays Elections Again, Now Planned for 2026
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
Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost for Misuse of Law in Matrimonial Dispute
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
Supreme Court Orders State to Submit Data on PNDT Sex Determination Acquittal Cases
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
Mexico’s Senate Approves Controversial Judicial Reforms Allowing Election of Judges Amid Protests
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
Supreme Court Condemns Unlawful Bulldozer Action, Reiterates Rule of Law in Property Demolition Case
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
Gaza Watch: Israel Bombs UN School in Gaza, Killing 18, including 6 UN Staff
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
Can Victims Claim Under Both Fault and No-Fault Provisions of Motor Vehicles Act? SC to Decide
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
Final-Year Law Students Challenge BCI’s AIBE Notification in Supreme Court
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
Arrested in One Case? You Can Still Apply for Anticipatory Bail in Another: Supreme Court
On September 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India rendered a significant judgment
Gaza Watch: 32 Dead in 24 hours, After Israeli Airstrikes Target al-Mawasi Shelter in Gaza
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
Sudan’s Deadly Conflict: 20,000 Dead, Millions Displaced, UN Pleads for Immediate Action
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
Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
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 Gavai Reflects on ‘Kesavananda Bharati’ and India’s Constitutional Legacy
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
Supreme Court Modifies Life Term in Stepdaughter Rape Case, Orders 10-Year Imprisonment and ₹2 Lakh Fine
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
US Court Rules Against Internet Archive: 500,000 Digital Books Pulled Due to Copyright Violation
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