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Delhi High Court Bans Obscene Volume 1 Song

Delhi High Court Bans Obscene Volume 1 SongIn a rare and strongly worded judgment that underscores the judiciary's intolerance for content eroding societal values, the Delhi High Court has imposed ablanket banon the two-decade-old rap track"Volume 1"by popular artists Yo Yo Honey Singh and Ba...

03 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Indefinite Daily Protests at Busy Junction Can't Override Public Order Despite Article 19 Rights: Madras High Court

No Endless Marches on Busy Roads: Madras HC Slaps ₹50K Costs on Persistent ProtesterIn a sharply worded order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition by S. Prabhu, who sought permission for daily "Ahimsa Path...

26 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Commenting on Shared Video of Minors with Liquor Doesn't Attract JJ Act, IT Act or IPC Charges: Madras HC

Madras HC Tosses FIR: Woman's Social Media Jab at Ruling Party Not a CrimeIn a swift rebuke to what it called a politically charged complaint, theMadurai Bench of Madras High Courthas quashed an FIR against Sowdhamani, a woman accused of commenting on a social media post depict...

20 Feb 2026

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From ‘Rizz’ to Rights: Modernizing Legal Language

From ‘Rizz’ to Rights: Modernizing Legal LanguageIn an era where a term like "rizz"—Gen Z slang for charisma or flirtatious charm—can go viral overnight on social media, the stark contrast with the impenetrable prose of legal documents feels almost comical. Yet, as one commentary astutely obs...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Bar Associations Can't Constitute ICC Under POSH Act: Kerala HC

Bar Associations Can't Constitute ICC Under POSH Act: Kerala HC Introduction In a significant ruling for the legal fraternity, the Kerala High Court has quashed the report of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) formed by the Kollam Bar Association to investigate allegations of sexual haras...

02 Feb 2026

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ADGM Court Imposes Wasted Costs on Law Firm for Unverified AI Research in Pleadings

ADGM Court Sanctions Law Firm for AI-Generated Hallucinations in Court Filings, Emphasizing Verification Duties Introduction In a landmark ruling that underscores the perils of artificial intelligence in legal practice, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court of First Instance has ordered MI...

23 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Lies Only Before High Court: Karnataka HC

High Court Rules: Appeals Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Must Be Filed Only in High Court, Not Sessions Court Introduction In a significant ruling on appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters, the Karnataka High Court has set aside a conviction order passed by a Sessions Court, empha...

16 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Evolving Indian Judiciary: Eligibility, Transparency, and Tax Rulings

Evolving Indian Judiciary: Eligibility, Transparency, and Tax Rulings In a series of significant developments underscoring the dynamic evolution of India's legal landscape, the Supreme Court has initiated a broad consultation process on relaxing eligibility criteria for judicial services, par...

16 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rulings Span Arbitration to Euthanasia

Supreme Court Rulings Span Arbitration to Euthanasia: Key Insights for Indian Legal Practice In a flurry of landmark decisions, the Indian judiciary has recently tackled pressing issues ranging from the nuanced powers of arbitral remand to the privacy shields for judicial officers, internatio...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders PTA Formation in Schools

Delhi High Court Orders PTA Formation in Schools In a significant move to bolster parental involvement and transparency in private school governance, the Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure the formation and functioning of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) across all...

16 Jan 2026