Author: Emen Asti Kisku

Emen Asti Kisku is a law student at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. With a keen passion for legal research and writing, Emen is deeply committed to exploring complex legal issues and refining their ability to articulate thoughtful, well-reasoned arguments.
Current Legal Update

Apple Pushes Back Against €500 Million EU Fine for App Store Gag Rule, Citing Excess and Developer Damage

Apple has officially appealed the European Commission’s €500m fine, labeling the fine excessive and asserting that it unfairly requires Apple to do business in a particular way in its App Store. The EU levied the fine on Apple for refusing to let developers direct users to other payment paths, breaking the Digital Markets Act. Apple’s fight in the courts may redefine the way regulators around the world implement digital competition laws.

byEmen Asti Kisku
High court

Allahabad High Court Fixes Maximum Photo-Affidavit Fee at ₹125; Upholds Validity of Notarized Affidavits

In a landmark order bolstering procedural justice, the Allahabad High Court has set a cap of ₹125 on the photo-identification charge for filing affidavits and permitted affidavits sworn before public notaries to be used. The order checks unauthorized charges, streamlines affidavit filing, and gives top priority to access to justice throughout Uttar Pradesh.

byEmen Asti Kisku
High court

Kottayam Medical College Tragedy Sparks PIL in Kerala High Court

A Public Interest Litigation has been moved in the Kerala High Court in the wake of the building collapse at the old bathroom block at Kottayam Medical College Hospital that resulted in the death of one woman and left three others injured. The PIL points to gross administrative failures, infrastructure deterioration, and seeks judicial intervention for ensuring hospital safety and responsibility.

byEmen Asti Kisku
High court

Delhi High Court Examines Writ Petition in Catering Contract Dispute Between Ambuj Hotel and IRCTC

In a high-value commercial contract dispute, the Delhi High Court analyzed the jurisdiction of a writ petition from Ambuj Hotel and Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. against IRCTC in respect of the wrongful demand of extra license fee for onboard catering. The contention revolves around the number of train coaches and contractual interpretation, raising important questions on promissory estoppel, jurisdiction, and the boundaries of Article 226 in commercial cases.

byEmen Asti Kisku
High court

Calcutta HC orders Mohammad Shami to give ₹4 lakh monthly maintenance

The Calcutta High Court has increased temporary spousal support for cricketer Mohammad Shami, requesting him to pay ₹1.5 lakh to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan and ₹2.5 lakh to their daughter. The ruling mirrors the huge earnings of Shami—about ₹60 lakh per month in FY 2021—and is an attempt to sustain the family’s pre-separation standard of living. Earlier, a district court had ordered a total of just ₹1.3 lakh; Jahan had initially asked for ₹10 lakh.

byEmen Asti Kisku