Shivam Sharma

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 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

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

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has taken action against tobacco addiction among school students. Citing concerns over products like smokeless tobacco being smuggled from neighbouring states, the Court has directed the central government to ban such products nationwide

The idiom “can’t see the forest for the trees” means to be unable to understand or appreciate a larger situation because you are too focused on the details. That seems to be the case with the Rajasthan High Court’s ruling on a critical environmental issue

The Bombay High Court has quashed an office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change which allowed project proponents to seek post-facto clearance for projects constructed in Coastal Regulation Zone areas in violation of rules

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated film Emergency has been facing hurdles in getting certified by the Central Board of Film Certification. Other Bollywood films have had run-ins with the body and gone to court. What are the grounds for granting or delaying the release of a film?

An e-FIR is a digital version of a First Information Report, a document used to report a cognizable offense to the police. It is a convenient and efficient way to pursue justice. e-FIR allows individuals to report a crime without having to physically visit the police station, but it also comes with some drawbacks

A new government portal will enable youth to apply for internships directly with the top 500 companies. This will encourage companies to contribute to skill development and give back to society

The planned mechanism announced by the finance minister is likely to bring comfort to these stressed entities that have faced difficulty in engaging existing credit lines to pay dues. Under the new system, banks will conduct credit evaluation of an MSME based on its digital trail and not on the balance sheet