On August 28, 2024, the Israeli military launched its largest offensive in the occupied West Bank in nearly two decades, killing 10 Palestinians and wounding 22 others. Amid escalating violence, international concern grows as medical workers report assaults by Israeli forces, and Doctors Without Bor

The Supreme Court, on August 28, 2024, commenced hearing a critical case examining the legality of arbitration clauses allowing public sector undertakings (PSUs) to unilaterally appoint arbitrators. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, scrutinized the fairness of such appoint

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its probe into the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Protests led by Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj turned violent on Kona Expressway as demonstrators clashed with police, demanding justice for the vict

Five years after Myanmar’s military launched a violent campaign of genocide and crimes against humanity, the Rohingya Muslims continue to suffer without justice. Over 730,000 have fled to Bangladesh, while 600,000 remain in Myanmar under harsh repression. No one has been held accountable for the atr

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Panchkula, has ruled against the 24 Seven store for engaging in unfair trade practices by selling expired food products. After consuming an expired snack, complainant Avneet Singh Dhillon suffered food poisoning, resulting in significant personal

The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the conviction of a husband in a 30-year-old dowry death case. The Court affirmed that once the prosecution proves that a woman faced harassment and cruelty linked to dowry and died within seven years of marriage, the presumption of dowry death arises under

A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and New Election Watch (NEW) reveals that 151 sitting MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to crimes against women, including 16 lawmakers facing rape charges. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tops the list with 54 legislators, whil

The Supreme Court of India is focusing on two critical issues concerning road accident victims—cashless treatment and online compensation transfers. The Court is considering new mechanisms to enable the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) to transfer compensation directly to victims under t

On August 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of India stressed the need for better legal training for police officers to help them properly differentiate between the offenses of cheating and criminal breach of trust. The Court clarified that these two distinct offenses cannot coexist under the same facts a

On August 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled that mere insult or intimidation of an SC or ST member does not constitute an offense under the SC/ST Act unless there is a clear intention to humiliate based on caste. This decision granted anticipatory bail to Shajan Skaria, overturning a previo

A Pune court denied bail to six individuals, including the parents of a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche car crash, and two doctors, accused of conspiring to swap blood samples to protect the teenage driver. The judge highlighted concerns about witness intimidation and tampering with evidence

The Gujarat Assembly has passed an amendment to the Prohibition Act, allowing the government to auction vehicles seized in liquor smuggling cases even before court rulings. The amendment addresses the issue of thousands of vehicles lying unused in police stations and court compounds. With over 7,000

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has banned Anil Ambani from the securities market for five years and imposed a fine of Rs 25 crores for diverting funds from Reliance Home Finance Ltd. SEBI also barred RHFL and several other entities linked to the fraud for five years. This order fo

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will apply retrospectively to all undertrials across the country. This ruling will allow many undertrials to be released on bail if they have served a portion of their maximum d

During the hearing on the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, the Supreme Court expressed deep concern about the grueling 36-hour shifts endured by resident doctors across the country, labeling them “inhuman.” The Court ordered the National Task Force to address these conditions and directed the Minis

The Supreme Court of India is set to establish a committee to address the ongoing farmer protests that have blocked the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. The Court emphasized the need for a negotiated resolution and has asked the states to submit proposed issues for the committee to tackle.

The Bombay High Court strongly criticized the Maharashtra Government and police for their inadequate handling of sexual offense cases, especially those involving minors. In a case involving the rape of a minor and the subsequent destruction of evidence by a private hospital, the court raised concern

The Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies as Israeli forces expand ground operations into central Gaza, targeting Deir el-Balah and Khan Younis. Airstrikes continue, leading to civilian casualties, with schools and encampments hit by precision attacks. Israel’s assassination of a key militant leader in L

A nationwide Bharat Bandh on August 21, 2024, led by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, protests a Supreme Court ruling that allows sub-categorization within SC/ST reservations. The ruling, which prioritizes reservations for those deemed most in need, has sparked widespread concern among SC/ST

On August 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea filed by Advocate Mehmood Pracha alleging EVM manipulation during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The court found the claims vague and lacking evidence, rejecting the request to form a high-powered committee. The bench, led by Justice San

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of a father seeking custody of his minor daughter after her mother’s death. The Court held that temporary custody arrangements made under unfortunate circumstances should not prevent a natural guardian from reclaiming custody if it se

A brutal crime in Kolkata has shocked the nation, leading to massive protests and intense scrutiny. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer at RG Kar Medical College, was arrested for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor. The investigation revealed his disturbing movements on the night of the cr

In a disturbing case, the Allahabad High Court denied bail to a priest accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal ruled that the gravity of the alleged crime, which “has shaken the conscience” of the Court, justified the bail denial. Despite defense claims of fals

The Justice Hema Committee Report has been officially released following the Kerala High Court’s rejection of a bid to block its publication. This critical report exposes widespread issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, including sexual harassment and gender discrimination. It advoca

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel for a critical visit, Gaza faces escalating violence with ongoing Israeli airstrikes and rising casualties. Meanwhile, Hezbollah launches rockets into northern Israel, further heightening tensions. Blinken’s mission aims to secure a ceasefi