The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the State of Assam over its failure to deport to their respective countries, individuals declared as foreigners. The Bench of Justice AS Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. issued a perjury notice to the Government of Assam, directing it to file a detailed affidavit within two weeks…
By Niyakshi Shah “The problem is not that we have too much technology, it is that we do not control it.” —Henry Kissinger The rapid commercialization of emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology has revolutionized industries and transformed global economies. Yet, this pursuit of progress often feels like opening Pandora’s box—unlocking immense potential…
By Madhavi Pathak In 2018, two Indian nationals and a Mexican collaborator linked to the Sinaloa cartel were arrested in Indore with 10 kg of illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF). The fentanyl was produced using precursors NPP and ANPP in a factory that also manufactured legal substances, highlighting challenges in regulating dual-purpose operations. The group planned…
By Riddhi Agarwal In recent years, fast fashion has been booming in the consumer market. Fast fashion refers to mass production of cheap, trendy clothing, which hits the selves quickly to meet the new style demands. Fast fashion offers low quality items at a much cheaper rate. While this might seem like a win for…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising concerns about alleged illegal mining activities undertaken by stone crushers operating in the border areas between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The court observed that a representation had been made by the petitioner to the authorities on December 13, 2024, but…
The Allahabad High Court while granting bail to a man accused of murder, said that it is deeply regrettable that the applicant has been languishing in jail for approximately seven years and nine months. Such prolonged incarceration, coupled with the complete lack of progress in the trial, is a serious infringement on the applicant’s fundamental…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by one Lakshay Attri, seeking directions to restore the Football Stadium in Sector 17, Chandigarh to international standards. The petitioner prayed for the court to issue a writ of certiorari and mandamus, directing the respondents to take immediate remedial steps to…
The Allahabad High Court while dismissing a petition observed that in such a situation, where a bidder has failed to deposit the entire sale price within the stipulated period of ninety days, the tribunal/court would be extremely reluctant to interfere, unless of course, a very exceptional case for interference is made out. The Division Bench…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by one Raj Karan, challenging the State of Haryana’s revised guidelines that allowed panchayats to undertake development works up to Rs 21 lakh without tendering. The petitioner contended that the revised guidelines, issued on July 9, 2024, violated the due process…
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the response of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on a defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor challenging a special court order related to the charges of horse trading. The single-judge Bench of Justice Vikas Mahajan issued notice to Atishi and…