In a significant ruling that reinforces the fundamental tenets of constitutional liberty, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the preventive detention of a Kerala-based private moneylender under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA). The apex court reiterated that preventive..
In a landmark move reinforcing the rights of women facing domestic abuse, the Supreme Court of India has issued a set of robust directives to all States and Union Territories to ensure effective implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA).
In a development that reflects the increasing scrutiny of legal professionals’ conduct in the digital era, the Kerala Bar Council has issued a show cause notice to a newly enrolled advocate, reportedly named Fayiz Muthuvatoor, for posting a celebratory Instagram reel that included footage
In a significant ruling aimed at curbing arbitrary tax reassessments, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has reiterated that notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 must be backed by proper and justifiable reasons. This judgment underscores the judicial insistence on
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment by quashing the cognizance taken by a lower court in a money laundering case involving M/s Rathi Steel and its top executive. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had filed a prosecution complaint against the company and its officials in connection with the co
In a significant pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that an employee does not possess a fundamental or inherent right to unilaterally determine their age of retirement. This judgment settles a recurring point of contention in service jurisprudence and public employment law
In a significant move with wide-ranging implications for the Indian judicial system, the Supreme Court of India on May 26, 2025, clarified that there is no legal impediment to enhancing the retirement age of District Judges from 60 to 61 years. The apex court has now directed the Madhya Pradesh...Read more
In a notable interpretation of Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court today held that when an arrest is made pursuant to a warrant, there is no separate obligation to inform the arrestee of the grounds of arrest, as the warrant itself satisfies this requirement.This decision clarifies the procedural obligations of arresting
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment that touches upon the delicate balance between judicial accountability and the constitutional separation of powers. The Court dismissed a petition seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judg
On May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed petitions from Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices, seeking waivers on interest and penalties related to Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The bench, led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, termed the appeals as “misconceived,” reinforcing