In a stunning courtroom development, the Supreme Court, on December 1, expressed its astonishment when an advocate refused to present arguments before the Allahabad High Court during a criminal appeal. The case revolves around the conviction of the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Seeking relief, the appellants had approached the …
In a groundbreaking move, New York’s highest court has invalidated the existing congressional map, setting the stage for a potential Democratic overhaul that could significantly influence the outcome of the 2024 elections. The decision, reached by a narrow 4-3 margin, empowers the Democratic-controlled legislature to initiate the creation of a new map, with the potential …
On the eve of a pivotal vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is poised to overhaul the landscape of lead generation, triggering expectations of an imminent surge in legal battles targeting lenders, insurers, and law firms accused of inundating consumers with unwarranted texts and calls. The proposed rule, meticulously crafted to curtail the deluge of …
In the heart of the nation’s capital, the echoes of a tumultuous episode reverberate as Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, once a vital cog in Georgia’s Elections Department machinery, stepped onto the stage of a courtroom to share the harrowing tale of her life being upended by unfounded claims of election fraud. The drama unfolded during the …
In a bid to break the chains of Kentucky’s stringent abortion ban, a recent lawsuit, filed by a woman last week, takes a compelling turn. The plaintiff, no longer carrying the weight of pregnancy, stands as a symbol urging more voices to join the chorus against the restrictive legislation. Issuing a statement, attorneys from Planned …
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In a significant legal battle, Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, emerged victorious in a major antitrust trial against tech giant Google. A federal jury in San Francisco delivered a swift verdict, stating that Google’s stringent controls over its Play store constituted an illegal monopoly, violating U.S. competition laws. The ruling exposed …
In a decisive move, the Supreme Court has instructed the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to architect a comprehensive plan for executing the revised Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Rendered by a bench presided over by Justice J K Maheshwari and Justice K V Viswanathan, this directive transpired during proceedings concerning …
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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently dismissed appeals challenging a lower court’s decision on the termination of employees from the Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation (J&K SFC). The case, involving the termination of employees who were initially engaged on a casual basis and later regularized, centered on the adherence to …
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In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has made a significant decision regarding the consolidation of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in different states. The petitioner, Amanat Ali, sought the consolidation of various FIRs registered against him in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Jharkhand. These FIRs, involving charges of fraud and deception, were …
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In a historic ruling on December 11, the Supreme Court endorsed the Union Government’s 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. The court asserted that J&K had no internal sovereignty, and the state government’s consent was not necessary to apply the Indian Constitution. Emphasizing that …
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