In a case highlighting the judiciary’s crucial role in combating systemic corruption, a special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court ordered an FIR against the former CEO of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) for misusing public land in Mumbai. This legal battle, steered…
Judicial Protection vs. Accountability: A Critical Debate In a case reigniting the debate on legal protections versus public accountability, the Bombay High Court has placed an interim stay on the registration of an FIR against a former district official in…
Introduction Mumbai is a city of stark contrasts, where modern skyscrapers stand alongside sprawling slums. Millions of people live in these informal settlements without essential services such as clean water, sanitation, and proper roads. A significant number of these slums…
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…