Legal Khoj

Supreme Court Rejects Maharashtra’s Maratha Quota Plea

A review petition filed by the then-Maharashtra government on June 23, 2021, which contested a ruling from May 5, 2021, declaring a law giving the Maratha community reservation benefits unconstitutional,…

Krishna Tanwar April 21, 2023

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Gandhi’s remarks on ‘Modi’ surname lead to defamation case

The Surat Sessions Court has dismissed Rahul Gandhi's application seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case related to his remarks about the surname 'Modi'. Gandhi had made…

Krishna Tanwar April 20, 2023

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NGO challenges appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner in India

The Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, has filed a writ petition with the Supreme Court of India against the appointment of Arun Goel as an Election Commissioner. The NGO…

Krishna Tanwar April 17, 2023

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UTPs at Arthur Road jail instructed to refrain from strip-searching.

On 1st April 2023, a special court ordered the Arthur Road jail superintendent and guards to refrain from strip-searching undertrial prisoners (UTPs) as it violates their fundamental right to privacy…

Krishna Tanwar April 15, 2023

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Karnataka’s Muslim Reservation Challenged in Supreme Court

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to scrap the four per cent reservation for Muslims in the state. The…

Krishna Tanwar April 13, 2023

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Film Producer Leena Manimekalai Faces FIRs Across Multiple States

In the past, film producer Leena Manimekalai had faced several FIRs filed against her in multiple states. One incident that garnered a lot of attention was when Leena Manimekalai released…

Krishna Tanwar April 11, 2023

Delhi High Court expresses concerns over illegal detention of newly married couple

The Delhi High Court has expressed concerns over repeated incidents of illegal detention of young couples in Delhi without informing the local police. This came to light during the hearing…

Krishna Tanwar April 6, 2023

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BJP Claims Jain Arrest Exposes Corruption in AAP Government

Former minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain bail plea has been dismissed by the Delhi High Court on April 6, 2023 in connection with a money laundering case…

Krishna Tanwar April 6, 2023

Bombay High Court dismisses bookie’s plea of illegal arrest in case filed by deputy chief minister’s wife

On Monday, the Bombay High Court rejected the plea of bookie Anil Jaisinghani, who claimed that he was illegally arrested in a case filed against him by Amruta Fadnavis, the…

Krishna Tanwar April 3, 2023

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CJI DY Chandrachud said Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to engage with states that have not yet established Haj Committees

The Supreme Court has ordered the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to engage with states that have not yet established Haj Committees. The case was related to the formation of…

Krishna Tanwar March 28, 2023