Author: Akansha Shivhare

Akansha Shivhare is a dedicated second-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Indore Institute of Law, currently serving as the Co-Convener of the Career Development Cell. She is also a Council Member of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Reform Council (MPJRC). Akansha is known for her proactive leadership, commitment to legal excellence, and passion for reform and innovation in the justice system. Her ability to balance academic rigor with extracurricular engagement reflects her strong work ethic and organizational skills. An articulate communicator and enthusiastic learner, she continuously strives to contribute meaningfully to legal discourse and institutional growth.
Supreme Court

SC Sets Aside Patna HC Order; Reaffirms Limits of Section 482 CrPC in Quashing FIRs.

This case concerns a gold loan dispute in which the complainant, Abhishek Singh, claimed that the bank had committed fraud and misappropriation after he paid back his debts but failed to receive the gold he had pledged. Citing it as a counterblast, the High Court dismissed the FIR against bank officials. By assessing the evidence and making conclusions based on malice without a trial, the High Court exceeded its authority under Section 482 CrPC.

byAkansha Shivhare
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cancels Bail in West Bengal Post-Poll Violence: Upholding Fair Trial Amid Grave Political and Sexual Offences

This case concerns the violence that followed the May 2021 West Bengal elections, and it involves grave accusations of sexual assault, criminal conspiracy, and attempts to undermine the criminal justice system. Citing the seriousness of the offenses and possible danger to a fair trial, the Supreme Court reversed the Calcutta High Court’s decisions to grant the accused bail. In politically delicate criminal cases where local law enforcement is allegedly compromised, the ruling emphasizes the importance of judicial intervention.

byAkansha Shivhare
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Clears Verandah, Green Paver Parking at Chandigarh High Court.

The Supreme Court, in Chandigarh Administration v. Registrar General (May 28, 2025), ruled that building a verandah aligned with existing ones at the High Court does not risk its World Heritage status, and green paver blocks in the parking area used by lawyers and litigants are acceptable, as these do not violate heritage guidelines or involve major construction within the main building.

byAkansha Shivhare