Justice Aravind Kumar
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Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.

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compensation for saree discoloration
Case BriefsDistrict Court

The complainant purchased 14 sarees from IHA Designs for his wife and relatives for his sister-in-law’s engagement function upon being influenced by the advertisements promising curated selections and high-quality craftsmanship.

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ICC issues arrest warrant
Case BriefsInternational Courts

The Taliban have implemented governmental policies that resulted in severe violations of fundamental rights and freedoms of the civilian population of Afghanistan.

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PNB fraud
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Hearing an appeal filed by co-accused Mihir Bhansali’s wife, the Tribunal stated that PMLA, 2002 entitles the attachment of proceeds of crime which are either generated as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence, or, equivalent value, or, where such proceeds of crime is taken, or, held outside the country.

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US Birthright citizenship
Case BriefsForeign Courts

Donald Trump, upon becoming the 47th President of the United States of America, passed an Executive Order No. 14160 within “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”.

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Texas age verification law pornography sites
Case BriefsForeign Courts

In 2023, Texas enacted H. B. 1181, requiring certain commercial websites publishing sexually explicit content that is obscene to minors to verify that visitors are 18 or older.

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addtional judges bombay high court
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Advocates’ names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on 24-9-2024.

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Collegium appointment Judges 9 High Courts
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Collegium led by CJI B.R. Gavai held meetings on two consecutive days to recommend the names fit for elevation.

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promote festivities which spread peace and communal harmony
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The salvation of the country lies in identifying human being as a human being and as an Indian with the other identities playing a secondary role”.

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LGBTQ+ inclusive school lessons
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The Montgomery County Board of Education introduced a variety of LGBTQ+-inclusive texts into the curriculum which included 5 “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks approved for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, which have story lines focused on sexuality and gender.

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Justice J.K. Maheshwari
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In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari was elevated to the Supreme Court and priorly served as Chief Justice of two High Courts- Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim.

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Telangana's groundwater Fluoride contamination
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

A complaint was filed seeking NHRC’s intervention emphasising that fluoride contamination poses severe health risks and measures to mitigate the crisis remain inadequate.

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Retention and Destruction of Records Supreme Court
Hot Off The PressNews

“The Guidelines ensure compliance with audit and statutory obligations by defining appropriate retention periods based on fiscal, legal, and administrative relevance. They are aligned with national public record management standards”.

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tax on electricity supply
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court further clarified that only the tax on ‘minimum tariff’ has been held unconstitutional and not the tax collected on the consumption of electricity.

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DCDRC finds Matrimony.Com Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for failing to deliver video album of a marriage reception held in 2017
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

A consumer had filed a complaint before the DCDRC seeking repair or replacement of his damaged Hyundai car and compensation of Rs 5 Lakhs for mental agony and deficiency of service.

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Justice Prasanna B. Varale
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Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.

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PPL v Azure hospitality Copyright Infringement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The case pertains to alleged exploitation of PPL’s sound recording in the bars and restaurants owned by Azure Hospitality without taking any license from PPL.

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Justice Vijay Bishnoi
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Justice Vijay Bishnoi, known for his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and ensuring procedural fairness, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India in May 2025.

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DCDRC finds Matrimony.Com Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for failing to deliver video album of a marriage reception held in 2017
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“On one side is judicial propriety and on the other, severe contempt. Yet this Commission will take this risk and make attempt to set legal principles clearly for the purposes of upholding judicial federalism”.

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S 11 SARFAESI Act scope
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“There is no need for an explicit written arbitration agreement to attract Section 11 of the SARFAESI Act. The provision creates a legal fiction as regards the existence of an arbitration agreement”

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