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Vaibhav Ojha

ADVOCATE | LLM | BBA.LLB | SENIOR LEGAL EDITOR @ LAW CHAKRA

Kerala High Court Petition Demands Reservation, Separate Rank List for Transgender Students in All Government Law Colleges

A transgender woman has approached the Kerala High Court seeking reservation for transgender students in Government Law Colleges. She argues that denial of admission violates Supreme Court rulings, Kerala Government orders, and constitutional rights.

BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row | “Has India Failed Its Constitution Makers’ Dream of Governor–State Harmony?”: Supreme Court

Presidential Reference Row | The Supreme Court Today (Aug 20) asked if harmony between governors and state governments, as imagined by Constitution makers, is truly working today. Heated exchanges between CJI, Solicitor General, and senior lawyers brought humour and sharp constitutional debates.

Rajinikanth’s Coolie Faces Madras High Court Battle Against CBFC Over ‘A’ Certificate Even After Rs 404 Crore Box Office Record

Rajinikanth’s blockbuster Coolie is now caught in a legal fight, with Sun Pictures moving the Madras High Court against CBFC’s ‘A’ certificate. The verdict may decide if children and families can also watch the superstar’s record-breaking movie.

Kerala High Court Protects Rapper Vedan from Arrest: “False Promise of Marriage Cannot Amount to Rape Unless from the Beginning”

The Kerala High Court Today (Aug 19) gave interim protection to Malayalam rapper Vedan in a rape case filed by a young doctor. The Court said police cannot arrest him until the next hearing while his anticipatory bail plea is considered.

Bombay High Court: Film Title Registration Doesn’t Give Copyright, No Relief To 1993 Lootere Producer Against Hotstar Web Series

Bombay High Court dismissed the plea of Lootere’s 1993 film producer seeking to stop Hotstar’s web series ‘Lootere’. The court ruled that registering a film title with an association does not give copyright protection.

Bombay High Court: “Owning And Selling A Vintage Car Out of Pride And Not For Personal Use, Attracts Capital Gains Tax”

The Bombay High Court held that a Vintage Car – 1931 Ford Tourer sold by a Mumbai taxpayer was not his personal effect and was taxable under capital gains. The Court said ownership or pride of possession does not amount to personal use.

BREAKING | PM Modi vs Cartoonist | “Publish Online Apology. Not From The Pen But From The Heart”: Supreme Court To Hemant Malviya

The Supreme Court Today (Aug 19) heard cartoonist Hemant Malviya’s plea after his caricature allegedly mocked RSS and PM Modi. Court asked him to post an apology online while keeping the case pending.

BREAKING | What’s Wrong In President Seeking A Presidential Reference?: CJI Gavai Over Governors’ Deadlines

The Supreme Court Constitution Bench Today (Aug 19) is hearing President Murmu’s reference on time limits for Governors to act on Bills. Kerala and Tamil Nadu oppose it, while the Centre backs it, leading to sharp legal exchanges.

ANI vs OpenAI | “ChatGPT Could Kill News Industry”: DNPA Warns Delhi High Court Over Copyright Battle

The Delhi High Court heard ANI’s copyright case against OpenAI, where DNPA warned that ChatGPT’s unchecked use of news content “reduces the incentive to create.” The outcome could change the future of journalism, copyright, and AI regulation in India.

BJP Leader & Actress Sonali Phogat Murder | “Investigation & Chargesheet Valid”: P&H High Court Refuses to Quash Defamation Case Against Aaj Tak

The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to stop criminal defamation proceedings against Aaj Tak in the Gopal Kanda–Sonali Phogat case. The Court said the magistrate’s order and investigation procedure were legally valid.