The Bombay High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by former Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, challenging his arrest in the Antilia bomb scare case, where an explosive-laden vehicle was found near Mukesh Ambani's residence in 2021.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that visually impaired individuals cannot be barred from serving as judges, emphasizing that disability should not hinder one’s eligibility for judicial positions. This decision underscores the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunity within the judiciary. Striking Down Discriminatory Provisions The Court
A special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Mumbai has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, along with three current SEBI whole-time members and two senior officials from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The directive follows allegations of financial
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a recent notification by the central government that exempted certain construction projects from obtaining prior environmental clearance. This decision came in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the NGO Vanashakti, which challenged the dilution of stringent environmental norms. The notification, issued on January
The Union Government has submitted a counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court, opposing a petition that seeks to impose a lifetime ban on politicians convicted of criminal offenses from contesting elections. The government contends that determining the duration of electoral disqualification falls exclusively within the legislative domain and should be decided by Parliament.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking regulation of internet service prices in India. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, emphasized the importance of market dynamics in determining service costs. Petitioner’s Argument for Price Regulation The petitioner, Rajat, argued that the absence of price regulation allows
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking intervention for the protection of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. The petition, filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, urged the Indian government to engage diplomatically with Bangladesh to safeguard its Hindu population from alleged persecution. During
India is set to implement three newly introduced criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir by April 2025. These laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—will replace the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. The move aims to modernize the country’s
The Supreme Court rules that spouses in void marriages can seek alimony under the Hindu Marriage Act, ensuring financial security.
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has ruled that a husband can be held liable for the stock market debts incurred by his wife if an oral contract exists between them. This decision underscores the enforceability of oral agreements within matrimonial relationships concerning financial transactions. Case Background The case involved a dispute where […]
