Hamas demands an international probe into Israel’s use of banned weapons in Gaza, as death tolls rise. With over 44,000 Palestinians dead, the need for accountability grows.

The Supreme Court ordered the interim release of a 103-year-old convict serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder case, citing the convict's advanced age and humanitarian considerations. Introduction

In the Sambhal Jama Masjid survey case, the Supreme Court urged peace and recommended forming a community mediation committee under Section 43 of the Mediation Act to foster communal harmony.

The Supreme Court seeks a response from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act of 1986, highlighting concerns over fundamental rights and potential misuse.

The Supreme Court censures Uttar Pradesh Police for mishandling a land grabbing case, granting bail to the accused and emphasizing procedural reforms to ensure accountability and fairness.

A tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds as thousands of displaced Lebanese return to shattered homes. With strict restrictions and heavy casualties, international pressure mounts on both sides.

The ICC prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity, a move hailed by rights groups but fraught with challenges in execution.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the Waqf Tribunal’s decision to classify disputed land as waqf property, rejecting the Gram Panchayat’s claims, and reinforced the inviolability of revenue records.

A court in Ajmer has accepted a petition claiming the Ajmer Dargah was built over a Shiva temple, sparking debates amidst unresolved tensions following the Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh.

The court-ordered survey of Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid sparked unrest, leaving six dead. Critics allege judicial bias, raising concerns about systemic targeting of Muslim sites and communal harmony.

Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra called for swift judicial intervention to prevent the recurring misuse of Article 356, advocating for clearer definitions and enhanced oversight to protect state autonomy.

The Journal on Arbitration Law and Allied Fields (JALAF) by CADR, DSNLU, invites submissions for its inaugural issue on arbitration and related fields. Themes include tech, climate disputes, ethics, and more. Follow OSCOLA (4th ed.); Extended deadline: 26th Dec, 2024.

The Supreme Court ruled that property acquired by a woman and her children post-partition under Kerala's Marumakkathayam law remains joint tharwad property, emphasizing the transformative nature of partition.

The ICC’s arrest warrant against Netanyahu for war crimes has ignited global division. While nations like Spain pledge compliance, allies like Hungary and the U.S. reject the move, questioning international justice.

Supreme Court issues notice to Gujarat on Asaram Bapu's plea to suspend his life sentence from a 2013 rape case, citing his 86 years and severe health issues.

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging false promises of marriage, ruling that consensual relationships cannot be criminalized merely for not resulting in marriage, safeguarding individual rights.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of an LLM student’s plea against allegations of submitting AI-generated content, marking an important step in defining the legal and academic boundaries of AI use.

The Supreme Court stressed using the e-prison portal to track prisoners granted bail but unable to furnish sureties, aiming to address delays in their release and streamline prison management.

The beheaded body of a two-year-old boy was found in Manipur’s Jiribam, marking the latest atrocity in the state’s ethnic violence. This follows the earlier deaths of six Meitei hostages killed by suspected Kuki militants.

The CCI fined Meta ₹213.14 crore for abusing its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy, mandating unfair data-sharing terms and leveraging dominance in the online display advertising market.

The Supreme Court upheld a 1963 settlement deed granting Govindammal 2/3rd property share, recognizing care for transferors and charitable work as valid consideration, overturning the Madras High Court's ruling.

The Supreme Court clarifies that referral courts under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act must limit their inquiry to the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving merits to the arbitral tribunal.

The Middle East conflict intensifies with heavy Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon. At least 43,799 Palestinians have been killed since October 7. Hezbollah retaliates, escalating tensions across the region.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dissolved a marriage, ruling that forcing a wife to quit her job and conform to her husband’s wishes constitutes cruelty. The Court overturned the family court's dismissal of the plea.

The Madras High Court emphasized the social responsibility of advocates in matrimonial cases, advising them to resolve disputes amicably without exaggeration or unprofessional conduct, and upheld a divorce case ruling.