Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In a desperate bid to halt the release of a new film based on his life, the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan approached the Delhi High…
In April 22, 2025, in a landmark case, the Supreme Court observed medical negligence conviction against Kamieni Hospitals but downsized the monetary award to 10 lakhs instead of 15 lakhs which struck balance between culpability of medical institutions and reasonable recompense to sufferers, a family.
On April 22, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a strong judgement that confirmed medical negligence case against Kamieni Hospitals and awarded only 10 lakh rupees to the affected family out of the 15 lakh rupees claimed to maintain the balance between corporate liability of medical institutions and proper redress to the sufferers.
In this historic decision, the Supreme Court made it clear that those who are on deputation are still under the protection of section 197 of CrPC and cannot be charged without such a sanction and the important constitutional protection is intact.
The Supreme Court in a historic suo motu judgment gave the systemic directions to ensure just disbursement of unclaimed compensation worth more than 1,000 crore rupees that is lying with Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and the Labour Courts so as to eliminate the gap between the justice delivery and implementation.
Through this short yet procedurally influential order, the Supreme Court allowed liberty to the petitioner, Danish Zaheer Siddiqui, to withdraw his Special Leave Petition and avail of a fresh audience in Bombay High Court. The case exposes major procedural issues in the appellate litigation.
As part of its decision, which was handed down on June 12, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to Dr. Nasheem Bano, highlighting the fact that Article 21 safeguards the private liberty of individuals. In speech-related offenses, Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh enforced safeguards, striking a balance between the right to free speech and the need to maintain religious unity.
Today India, a country of 1.43 billion people ( over one sixth of the world population ), has huge problems…
Bankim Chandra is acclaimed as a great Bengali novelist. The fact, however, is that a great writer can also become…
On 16 June 2025, SEBI proposed new rules requiring Special Purpose Distinct Entities to disclose key details about securitized debt instruments (SDIs) twice a year. These disclosures—covering maturity, credit quality, loan ratios, and material events—must be submitted to SEBI and relevant stock exchanges, aiming to enhance transparency and help investors make informed decisions about SDIs.
The Supreme Court’s amendment in 2025 establishes standard court and registry hours of 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. on weekdays, adds Saturday sessions from 10 A.M. – 1 P.M., and grants Chief Justice the authority to modify court hours for partial working days and holidays, beginning July 14.
