The Orissa High Court’s recent judgment on Section 175(4) of the Bihar and Odisha Special Subordinate Service (BNSS) Act has clarified key procedural safeguards for public servants facing criminal investigations. The ruling emphasizes that a Magistrate can order a probe…
The relentless surge of the Arabian Sea against Mumbai’s shores has, over centuries, sculpted a unique urban landscape. Amidst the glittering skyscrapers and bustling boulevards, lie pockets of resilience – the slums, home to millions who contribute to the city’s…
The case of Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), adjudicated by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, on January 22, 2025, presents an important legal precedent in the classification of creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC),…
A Clash Over Equal Opportunity In a significant legal showdown, whether states can provide residence-based reservations for postgraduate (PG) medical courses has sparked intense debate. The dispute revolves around whether such reservations align with constitutional principles or violate the right…
Introduction In the continuously growing real estate industry, where homebuyers’ capital is at risk, regulatory agencies like the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) play a crucial role in maintaining transparency, accountability, and timely project delivery. A recent decision in…
Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court’s Power to Summon Additional Accused: Key Ruling on Section 319 CrPC In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the discretionary authority of trial courts under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure…
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Property Dispute, Calls It Abuse of Legal Process In a landmark judgment, Jit Vinayak Arolkar v. State of Goa & Ors, delivered on January 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ruled that filing a…
Rejection of Anticipatory Bail in Cybercrime and Harassment Cases Courts have been increasingly denying anticipatory bail in cybercrime and harassment cases to balance individual rights with justice, emphasizing the gravity of technology-facilitated offenses. Such decisions ensure victim protection and prevent…
No Room for Discrimination: Mumbai Court Upholds Equal Maintenance Charges In a landmark judgment, the Mumbai Co-operative Court delivered a crucial ruling against discriminatory billing practices by housing societies. Advocate Abha Singh challenged the practice of charging maintenance fees on…
Case Background: The Additional Sessions Judge at Greater Mumbai delivered a key judgment in a Criminal Appeal related to the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case involves an appeal filed by a wife seeking enhanced interim…