Supreme Court Scrutinizes Religion-Based Reservation in West Bengal OBC Classification
Supreme Court questions West Bengal's religion-based OBC reservations, citing constitutional principles of equality and social justice beyond religious classifications.
Madras HC Emphasizes Judicial Discretion in Bail Decisions Involving Expert Opinions
Madras High Court questions informal expert opinions during bail hearings, citing discretion and fair judgment in the magic mushrooms case.
Gauhati HC Seeks State Response on Muslim Marriage Registration Act Challenge
Gauhati High Court questions the constitutionality of Assam's Muslim Marriage Registration Act: a landmark legal battle that weighs religious autonomy against state regulatory intent.
Supreme Court Warns Against Criminalizing Consensual Relationships Through Rape Laws
Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws in consensual relationships, points to the complexity of intimate partnerships and the legal interpretations of consent and commitment.
Mumbai Consumer Forum Directs Flipkart to Refund and Compensate Customer for Rejecting Product Return
Mumbai Consumer Forum orders Flipkart to refund and compensate customer over refusal of return of product, stirring responsibility of e-commerce platforms on consumer rights and product quality.
Rajasthan HC Quashes SC/ST Case Against Shilpa Shetty, Says Context and Intent Crucial in Such Cases
Rajasthan High Court acquitted SC/ST case against Shilpa Shetty over the alleged use of the word 'Bhangi' with a prudent observation that intent and context are paramount for identifying offensive speech.
Delhi High Court Mandates Comprehensive Arrest Memo Reforms to Protect Accused’s Rights
Delhi High Court directs police to revise arrest memos to explicitly state the reasons for arrest to protect the rights of an accused and observe procedural transparency.
Punjab & Haryana HC Overturns Family Court Order, Says Past Employment No Ground to Deny Maintenance
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that past employment cannot justify denying maintenance to a wife, emphasizing courts must consider present financial circumstances over historical employment status.
AG Venkataramani Envisions India as Global Arbitration Hub, Announces White Paper Initiative
Attorney General R Venkataramani announces India's push towards global arbitration leadership with plans for a white paper, emphasizes advantages of institutional arbitration over ad-hoc proceedings.
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Businessman in Money Laundering Case Involving AAP Leader Amanatullah Khan
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a Dubai-based businessman, accused in a money laundering case related to AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, citing delays in trial proceedings.
