Justice S. Muralidhar on the Intersection of Politics and Judiciary At a recent panel discussion marking the launch of Gautam Bhatia’s book, “Unsealed Covers: A Decade of the Constitution, the Courts, and the State,” Justice (Retd.) S. Muralidhar shared his insights on the intertwining of politics and judicial decisions. The event also featured esteemed personalities […]
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the importance of not allowing litigants to misuse the legal process through repeated and vexatious applications. The apex court underscored that “no litigant should be permitted to be so lethargic and apathetic much less should be permitted to misuse the process of law.” This statement […]
The Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath case has taken a new turn as the Varanasi district court recently ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises. This decision comes in the backdrop of claims made by Hindu devotees, who approached the civil court asserting their right to worship inside the […]
Allahabad High Court Voices Concern Over Prolonged Lawyers’ Strike The Allahabad High Court, located in Prayagraj, has openly expressed its dissatisfaction with the ongoing strike by lawyers, which commenced on August 30. The strike, which has seen lawyers across the state abstaining from work, is a protest against the police lathi charge on lawyers in […]
In a recent judgment dated 12.09.2023, the Supreme Court of India provided clarity on the limitation period for the specific performance of contracts when no specific time is set for their execution. The court emphasized that the limitation period, as outlined in Article 54 of Part II of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, […]
Allahabad High Court Sets September 18 for Gyanvapi Mosque Case Hearing The Allahabad High Court has marked September 18 for further hearings on a petition that challenges the validity of a lawsuit pushing for the “restoration” of a temple at the site of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. This decision was taken after neither the […]
Monu Manesar, Bajrang Dal Member, Detained by Haryana Police Over Alleged Incitement of Violence Haryana Police detained Mohit Yadav, commonly known as Monu Manesar, a prominent member of the Bajrang Dal, on Tuesday. He is accused of inciting communal violence in Nuh. A video clip has emerged, showing plainclothes officials taking him into custody. Monu […]
Supreme Court Postpones Hearing in Umar Khalid’s Delhi Riots ‘Larger Conspiracy’ Case The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of Umar Khalid’s plea in the 2020 North-East Delhi communal riots case, often referred to as the ‘larger conspiracy’ case. The bench, consisting of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela Trivedi, was reviewing Khalid’s special leave petition […]
Supreme Court Questions High Court’s Bail Duration Limitation The Supreme Court has recently voiced its disapproval regarding a High Court order that imposed a specific time constraint on bail duration. In the case “Ranjit Digal vs State of Odisha,” the apex court critically observed, “Once the High Court came to the conclusion that the accused […]
Delhi High Court Advocate’s Mysterious Death in Noida: Husband Detained Amid Property Dispute Suspicions In a shocking incident, Renu Sinha, a 61-year-old lawyer who previously practiced at the Delhi High Court, was found dead in her Noida residence on Sunday. Her husband, Nitin Nath Sinha, who was initially missing post the incident, has been arrested […]
