Pune Porsche Accident
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The father was alleged of conspiring to alter his son’s blood samples in an attempt to conceal the presence of alcohol following the tragic incident.

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Gourab Banerji
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The BIT Arbitration has been instituted before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Dispute (“ICSID”).

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Delhi Liquor Excise Policy
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With this order, all the accused in the liquor policy case—including AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and BRS leader K. Kavitha, have been granted bail.

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States power to tax Industrial Alcohol
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This majority decision further overruled Supreme Court’s 7-Judge Bench ruling in Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd. v. State of U.P., (1990) 1 SCC 109, wherein it was held that States cannot tax industrial alcohol.

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AERA TDSAT orders
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TDSAT had ruled that AERA lacked the authority to regulate tariffs for services like Ground Handling Services (GHS) and Cargo Handling Services (CHS).

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habeas corpus petition Isha Yoga Centre
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The matter revolves around a habeas corpus petition filed in the Madras High Court by a father who alleged that Isha Foundation is engaging in manipulative practices, effectively brainwashing individuals and making them monks.

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Section 6A of Citizenship Act
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Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, permits foreign migrants of Indian origin who entered Assam between 01-01-1966, and 25-03-1971, to apply for Indian citizenship. This provision was introduced in 1985 as part of the Assam Accord, an agreement between the Government of India and leaders of the Assam movement, which aimed to address the concerns over illegal immigration from Bangladesh

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New Lady Justice statue
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The new statue of ‘Lady Justice’ has been installed in the judges’ library of the Supreme Court, commissioned at the direction of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.

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CJI Chandrachud successor Justice Sanjiv Khanna
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s name has been recommended as next Chief Justice of India as per the seniority rule.

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Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani
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“However strict the PMLA is, we have to operate within the four corners of the law. The law tells us that someone who is sick and infirm should be granted bail. The point that he can be treated in a government hospital is no answer to what the statute says.”

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Rouse Avenue District Court
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All nine accused persons in the money laundering scam were granted bail upon furnishing personal bonds of Rs. 1 lakh each.

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Tirupati laddu investigation by CBI
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The SIT formed by SC shall consist of 2 officers of CBI, nominated by the Director; 2 officers of Andhra Pradesh State Police; and 1 senior officer of FSSAI.

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Isha Foundation Jaggi Vasudev Madras HC order
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The matter revolves around a habeas corpus petition filed in the Madras High Court by a father who alleged that Isha Foundation is engaging in manipulative practices, effectively brainwashing individuals and making them monks.

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Discrimination in prisons
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States and Union Territories have been directed to revise and change the prison manuals to end caste-based allotment of work.

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Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra Patna HC pending salary
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The aggrieved High Court Judge had approached the Supreme Court stating that he had not received any salary since his appointment due to absence of a General Provident Fund (GPF) account.

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1992-93 Bombay Riots
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The 1992 and 1993 riots in Bombay were triggered by the demolition of Babri Masjid and led to unfortunate 900 death, 168 persons missing and about 2036 suffered injuries.

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Delhi Air Pollution
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Stubble burning is the practice where farmers ignite straw stubble left in the fields after harvesting grains such as wheat and paddy. This method is used to ready the land for the next crop cycle. While it is the most convenient and cost-effective way to clear fields, it significantly deteriorates air quality.

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Same sex marriage thailand marriage equality
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Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law received assent of King Maha Vajiralongkorn on 24-9-2024, thereby effectively paving the way for the Bill to become Act which will come into force from 22-1-2025.

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Judges remarks
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“Casual observation may indicate personal biases especially when perceived to be directed at a certain gender or community. One must be wary of making patriarchal or misogynistic comments”

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NRI quota admissions
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Supreme Court called broadening the definition of NRI candidate a ‘money-spinning tactic’.

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