India’s Got Latent row: Comedian Samay Raina appears in SC; court asks him, others to file response
Introduction So, picture this: July 15, 2025, Supreme Court of India’s got five social media influencers in the hot seat.…
Month: July 2025
Andhra Pradesh High Court Blocks CBI Director’s Unauthorized Officer Appointment in Tirupati Laddu Probe
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the CBI Director had gone against Supreme Court orders in appointing an officer from the previously disbanded SIT to the current Tirupati laddu probe. The Court granted a writ petition by accused Kaduru Chinnappanna and directed the probe be done only by the reconstituted SIT, in accordance with the Supreme Court. This decision enforces judicial control over investigation processes and maintains the precedence of ensuring compliance with apex court orders in sensitive public issues.
Rahul Gandhi Pleads Not Guilty, Trial Begins in Savarkar Defamation Case
What the Case Actually Is Satyakey Ashok Savarkar, his family, and another individual who made the decision that he would…
Kanwar Yatra Restaurants Directive: Supreme Court Examinations Mahua Moitra’s Petition
The Supreme Court has provided interim relief against orders made by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh that made restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route mandatorily put up the owner’s and employee’s names. The order which was contested by Mahua Moitra and civil society groups, had been faulted for allowing religious profiling and having no legal basis. The Court held that such administrative measures have to be rooted in statutes and cannot be used to force disclosure of identity in the name of public order.
Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Arrest in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the arrest of the son of the appellant in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scandal case, holding that the authorities had adhered to constitutional protections. The appellant had contended that the arrest did not involve proper communication of reasons, contravening Articles 21 and 22. Relying upon Vihaan Kumar Vs. State of Haryana, the Court reaffirmed that the arresting officers had given adequate information. It rejected the appeal and reaffirmed that arrests need to meet the test of meaningful communication and procedural fairness.
Supreme Court Reprimands Parallel Litigation and Mandates Candour in Environmental Proceedings
On Monday, 14 July 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in Arun Kumar Sharma & Ors…
Bombay High Court Bars Bihar Lawyer from Impersonating Sonu Nigam on X
The Bombay High Court has issued an ex-parte interim order restraining Bihar-based lawyer Sonu Nigam Singh from impersonating acclaimed singer Sonu Nigam on X. Justice R.I. Chagla directed Singh to display his full name on his X profile after the singer’s petition highlighted misleading communal and political posts that sparked online backlash and confusion
Gujarat High Court Grants Final One-Month Bail Extension to Asaram on Medical Grounds
The Gujarat High Court has granted a one-month extension of temporary bail to Asaram, convicted in multiple rape cases, citing medical reasons. The court made it clear that this would be the final extension and no further relief would be considered.
Supreme Court Bench Led by Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran Quashes Arbitrary Punjab Assistant Professor and Librarian Recruitments
The Supreme Court of India has cancelled in a landmark decision the selection process carried out by the State of…
