When a luxury Porsche collides with a daily commuter cab, who is legally responsible? Breaking down the laws behind AR Rahman's son's recent car crash in Chennai.
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings against seven students from PSG College of Technology accused of ragging a junior student, emphasizing the inhumanity of such acts and the need for a safe learning environment in educational institutions.
In a recent ruling in Mehboob Ali v. Nisar Fatima, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh overturned the trial court's issuance of process against a man for allegedly slapping his wife in public, which is punishable under Section 354
A recent ruling from the Delhi High Court directed several media outlets, Facebook, Google, YouTube, and other unidentified parties to remove news articles and media links that featured purportedly slanderous and altered images of a female Bihar MLA for the Bharatiya Janata
On Wednesday, the Indian National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) suo moto took cognizance of human rights breaches that occurred in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali area. Suo moto cognizance refers to the NHRC's authority to take cases without requiring them to go through the
In the case of Ravi Kumar v. Chevrox Constructions Ltd., the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on February 16 overturned a judgment by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Kolkata that had admitted a 104-year-old government-owned business into bankruptcy.
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to adopt a child is not a fundamental right but a statutory one, emphasizing the paramountcy of child welfare in adoption proceedings. This ruling sheds light on the complexities
The lawsuit filed by Alexei Navalny's mother against Russian officials marks a critical juncture in the quest for justice and transparency in Russia. Amidst accusations of foul play and governmental obstruction, this legal battle underscores the enduring struggle for civil liberties and
The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the principle that judicial decisions cannot infringe upon Fundamental Rights, emphasizing the judiciary's autonomy and the established legal framework's integrity. This observation, rooted in the precedent of Naresh Shridhar Mirajkar Vs. State of Maharashtra, highlights
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a defamation case against Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, upholding the principle of absolute privilege in judicial proceedings. The decision emphasizes the protection of legal professionals' statements made in the course of their duties, reinforcing the integrity
The Supreme Court resumed hearing in the defamation lawsuit filed by Ex-JNU Professor Amita Singh against 'The Wire,' focusing on allegations of defamation stemming from a controversial report. The case highlights critical issues surrounding freedom of the press and individual reputation rights