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Aastha

B.A.LL.B., LL.M., Advocate, Associate Legal Editor

Junior Advocates Given Freedom to Speak Fearlessly and Grow Without Anxiety: Justice VG Arun

Justice VG Arun, during his farewell at the Kerala High Court, highlighted the importance of encouraging junior advocates by giving them the freedom to speak fearlessly, grow with confidence, and practise law without anxiety in a supportive judicial environment.

Granddaughter Cannot Claim Property Rights Once Mother Accept Family Settlement & Sold it Lawfully: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court held that a granddaughter has no right, title, or interest in a property once her mother and aunt accepted a court-approved family settlement and lawfully sold the property. Execution proceedings cannot be reopened.

Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Removal of ‘ScamWallah’ Posts, Warns Former PhysicsWallah Employee

The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of allegedly defamatory ‘ScamWallah’ social media posts targeting edtech firm PhysicsWallah, warning its former employee of strict injunction and serious judicial observations for continued disparagement.

2024 Sambhal Violence: Judge Who Ordered FIR Against Cops, Transferred Thrice in 8 Months

The Allahabad High Court’s transfer of Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer, who ordered an FIR against police officials over alleged firing during the 2024 Sambhal violence, has sparked protests, political criticism, and renewed debate on judicial independence.

Registered Sale Deed Has ‘Formidable Presumption of Validity’, Cannot Be Called ‘Sham’ Casually: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a duly registered Sale Deed carries a formidable presumption of validity and genuineness. Courts must not casually declare such documents sham without clear, cogent pleadings and strong evidence to rebut this presumption.

Madras High Court Refuses to Cancel Savukku Shankar’s Bail; Imposes New Strict Restrictions

Madras High Court denied the State’s plea to cancel Savukku Shankar’s interim bail but imposed stricter conditions to prevent misuse, including a complete ban on public commentary and restricted movement. The court also ordered a fresh medical examination.

Chinese Visa Scam Case: Delhi HC Judge Recuses for the 3rd Time from Hearing Karti Chidambaram’s Plea

Delhi High Court sees its third judge recuse from hearing Karti Chidambaram’s plea in the Chinese Visa scam case. The repeated recusals have caused fresh delays and raised questions over the trial’s future and judicial handling.

Wrong Information in Criminal Investigation: Supreme Court Imposed Rs 25,000 Cost on UOI for Misleading Court

The Supreme Court imposed a Rs 25,000 cost on the Union of India after it admitted providing incorrect information about officers travelling abroad in a criminal probe. The error could have led to a wrong judicial order.

RCom Banking Fraud: Supreme Court Orders CBI, ED Status Reports in Anil Ambani Case

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to file status reports on ongoing probes into the alleged RCom–Anil Ambani banking fraud, following claims of large-scale fund diversion, delayed action by banks, and regulatory lapses.

Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance if Her Family Causes Incapacity of Husband’s Earning: Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance

The Allahabad High Court held that a wife cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. if her own family members have rendered the husband incapable of earning through criminal acts. The Court upheld the Family Court’s rejection of interim maintenance in such circumstances.