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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Privacy as Fundamental Right
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed its 2017 judgment that the right to privacy is a fundamental right, in a recent hearing. Background: The case originated from a petition c...
SC Orders Probe into Alleged Misuse of Pegasus Spyware
The Supreme Court of India has ordered an independent investigation into the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware to snoop on Indian citizens. Background: The case began with a petiti...
Supreme Court Rules on Women's Rights in the Armed Forces
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that women officers in the Indian Army are entitled to permanent commissions and command positions. Background: The case began with a petition...
SC Stays Implementation of Farm Laws Amid Ongoing Protests
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of three contentious farm laws, amid ongoing protests by farmers across the country. Background: The case began with a peti...
Supreme Court Orders Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the protection of victims of domestic violence, in a significant judgment. Background: The case began with a petition filed by a victim of do...
SC Rules on Rights of Transgender Persons
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that transgender persons have the right to self-identify their gender, in a landmark judgment. Background: The case began with a petition filed...
High Court
Delhi High Court Stays Order Allowing Private Schools to Charge Annual Fees
The Delhi High Court has stayed an order allowing private schools to charge annual fees, providing relief to parents who have been struggling to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. B...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Maharashtra Government's Decision to Allow Wine Shops to Operate
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to allow wine shops to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The issue bega...
Kerala High Court Directs State Government to Implement Guidelines for Online Classes
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to implement guidelines for online classes, citing the need to protect students from the adverse effects of excessive screen...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against YouTuber Maridhas for Alleged Defamatory Content
The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR against YouTuber Maridhas for alleged defamatory content, citing the need to protect freedom of speech. Background: The issue began when Ma...
Gujarat High Court Directs State Government to Provide Compensation to Families of COVID-19 Victims
The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to provide compensation to families of COVID-19 victims, citing the need to provide relief to those affected by the pandemi...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Punjab Government's Decision to Increase Electricity Tariff
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the Punjab government's decision to increase electricity tariff, providing relief to consumers who have been struggling to pay their bi...
Other Courts
NCLT Bangalore Bench Orders Liquidation of Debt-Ridden Company
Background: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bangalore Bench recently heard a petition filed by the creditors of a debt-ridden company, seeking its liquidation. Parties: Th...
District Court Orders Compensation for Consumer
Background: A consumer recently approached the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, seeking compensation for a defective product. Parties: The consumer had purchased a produ...
NCLAT Upholds NCLT Order on Insolvency Proceedings
Background: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) recently heard an appeal against an order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) initiating insolvency proceedi...
NGT Orders Pollution Control Measures for Industrial Unit
Background: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently heard a petition filed by local residents, seeking pollution control measures for an industrial unit in their area. Parties:...
Sessions Court Acquits Accused in Criminal Case
Background: A Sessions Court recently heard a criminal case, in which the accused was charged with a serious offense. Parties: The case was filed by the prosecution against the acc...
Consumer Court Orders Refund for Defective Product
Background: A Consumer Court recently heard a complaint filed by a consumer, seeking a refund for a defective product. Parties: The complaint was filed by the consumer against the...
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