By Vibha Rana Rape is one of the most heinous crimes recognized under Indian law, not only because it involves physical assault but also because it violates the dignity, bodily autonomy, and fundamental rights of women. The Indian criminal justice system has historically followed a retributive model where punishment, deterrence, and retribution constitute the primary…
By Vanshika Vaishalik International arbitration has become a preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border commercial disputes due to its flexibility, neutrality, and enforceability under conventions like the New York Convention (1958). Nonetheless, the process is frequently criticized for its high costs, lengthy duration, and heavy reliance on extensive documentation. To address these inefficiencies, artificial intelligence (AI)…
By Shatakshi Vyas Digital evidence is any information that can be used to support or contradict claims in a court of law and is kept or sent electronically. A vast range of data, including emails, text messages, documents, audio and video recordings, photos, and metadata, can be included in it. In other words, it can…
Justice M. M. Sundresh of the Supreme Court stepped aside from hearing the bail appeal of lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling relating to the 2016 Surajgarh arson case. The court’s official records now reflect that the matter will no longer be listed before him. The case stems from a violent December 2016 incident in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, where…
Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma who is Judicial Member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chennai Bench has recused himself from hearing an insolvency matter after disclosing that he had been approached by a senior member of the higher judiciary seeking a favourable outcome for one of the parties. The disclosure was made during…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that personal academic records, including those of public figures, remain protected under the Right to Information (RTI) Act unless an overriding public interest is clearly established. The judgment came in the context of petitions related to the disclosure of educational qualifications of former Union Minister Smriti Irani and Prime…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the operations of the Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The centre, managed by the Reliance Foundation and spearheaded by Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, has been under scrutiny…
The Supreme Court Collegium has initiated a major reshuffle in the higher judiciary by proposing the transfer of fourteen High Court judges across various Indian states. The recommendations, which follow an internal review process, are slated to be sent shortly to the Union Government for approval. Once sanctioned, the President will issue formal notifications to…
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of two senior judges—Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the apex court. The proposal comes as the Supreme Court functions with two vacancies, short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Justice Aradhe is the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and Justice…
The Delhi High Court on Monday overturned a Central Information Commission (CIC) directive that required Delhi University to disclose details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s academic records. The ruling ends a long-standing dispute over a 2016 RTI request seeking information on the Prime Minister’s Bachelor of Arts degree. The case originated from an application filed…