On Monday January15, in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, the Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, has issued a notice regarding the bail granted to Mohan Nayak, an accused in the case. The petition, filed by Kavita Lankesh, the younger sister of the slain journalist, challenges the bail […]
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the oath-taking method of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, eight Cabinet Ministers, and thirty-seven MLAs. The court ruled the oaths were in compliance with constitutional format, acknowledging the societal respect for revered figures. The petitioner’s argument for violating the constitutional mandate was dismissed, emphasizing understanding of India’s diverse practices.
In a notable development, the Supreme Court of India has intervened in a contentious defamation case involving two high-ranking civil servants from Karnataka, IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D. Roopa Moudgil. This legal dispute, which has captured public attention, underscores the complexities of interpersonal conflicts among senior government officials and the judiciary’s role […]
The Karnataka High Court has recently granted bail to Mohan Nayak, an accused in the 2017 murder case of activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh. This decision marks Nayak as the first person to receive bail in this high-profile case. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty, presiding over the matter, made several critical observations leading to this decision. Also read- […]
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its concerns over the delay in framing guidelines for the search and seizure of personal digital devices by law enforcement agencies. This issue, which has significant implications for privacy and freedom of expression, especially among journalists and academicians, has been a topic of intense debate and legal scrutiny. […]
The Karnataka High Court has made a pivotal ruling in a case involving the right to privacy in the context of matrimonial disputes, setting aside a previous order that directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose Aadhaar details. The case arose when a woman, engaged in a matrimonial dispute and unable to […]
The Karnataka High Court has taken a firm stand against caste-based discrimination by refusing to quash proceedings against eight individuals accused of preventing a Dalit family from entering the Gadi Chowdeshwari Temple and subjecting them to abuse over their caste. This decision reinforces the court’s commitment to upholding the constitutional abolition of untouchability and the […]
In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court has convicted 10 individuals for assaulting members of the Scheduled Castes (SC) in Tumakuru district, overturning a previous acquittal by a lower court in 2011. The assault was reportedly in retaliation for a police complaint filed by the SC members against an upper-caste individual. Also read- Karnataka […]
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified a crucial aspect of property law, stating that an agreement to sell does not transfer ownership rights or confer any title on a property. This significant ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal, addresses a common misconception in property […]
The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]