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By observing that gun ownership is now more of a status symbol than for self-defence, the Rajasthan High Court has raised an important issue. The Arms Act aims to prevent anti-social or anti-national elements from misusing firearms while allowing law-abiding citizens to possess them for self-defence, subject to certain restrictions

The apex court has recently observed that there is a need to establish a comprehensive rehabilitation framework for them and the centre must take prompt measures to address the issue. The verdict is a big leap in the arena of progressive and reformative justice where the root, and not the tip, of the problem has been addressed

The worsening situation in Delhi and the NCR has made life difficult for citizens. Despite the apex court reminding the centre and states that protecting the citizen’s right to a pollution-free atmosphere is their constitutional obligation, the capital is back in Covid-era masks

The Madras High Court recently made a significant ruling regarding Muslim men taking multiple wives. It said that the wife cannot stop the husband from entering into a second marriage, but she has the right to seek maintenance and refuse to be a part of the matrimonial household

By setting aside the decision of the Rajasthan High Court which quashed a sexual harassment case based on a compromise between the accused and father of the victim, the apex court has ruled in the interest of justice and held that the lower courts must have due regard to the nature and gravity of the crime which could have a serious impact on society 

In a landmark decision, the apex court has determined that mere verbal altercations and threats do not meet the legal definition of “assault” as outlined in the Section. It has described the case referred to as “an abuse of the process of law”

The majority opinion of the apex court’s seven-judge Constitution bench, one of the last sittings before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud left office, held that an institution will not lose its minority status merely because it was established by a statute. The judgment has far-reaching implications

The apex court’s recent verdict on the grounded Indian carrier has raised significant concerns about the efficacy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in resolving disputes within a reasonable timeframe. After a five-year-long legal battle, the airline has finally been liquidated, leaving stakeholders wondering if the government will rise to the challenge of reforming the IBC

The apex court has passed a significant ruling aimed at curbing the practice of “bulldozer justice”, which involves the arbitrary demolition of individuals’ homes due to alleged criminal activity. The Court has also established comprehensive guidelines for municipal authorities to follow when undertaking property demolitions

The Rajasthan High Court recently made some critical observations about the natural resource while taking suo motu cognizance of unauthorised constructions and encroachments over rivers and other water bodies in the state. It is a problem faced by many cities in India