In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court, on December 15, declared that the directive requiring the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to provide written grounds for arrest at the time of detention, as established in the case of Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, does not apply retroactively. The bench, comprising Justices Bela M Trivedi and …
In a recent courtroom showdown, a federal judge provisionally decreed that Elon Musk, the magnate behind Tesla and SpaceX, must undergo further questioning by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding his high-profile $44 billion Twitter acquisition. The decision marks a triumph for the SEC in its ongoing legal tussle with the world’s wealthiest …
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In a recent ruling, a New York state appeals court has rebuffed former President Donald Trump’s attempt to lift a gag order imposed on him in the ongoing civil fraud trial. The order, issued by Justice Arthur Engoron on October 3, restrained Trump from publicly discussing court staff after he shared a photo on social …
In a bold move against perceived indifference to antisemitism concerns at Harvard University, Edelson PC, a prominent plaintiffs’ firm, declared its boycott of upcoming recruiting events at Harvard Law School. The decision comes in the wake of Harvard University President Claudine Gay’s Congressional testimony on campus antisemitism, which left Edelson PC dissatisfied. In an exclusive …
In a groundbreaking decision, Virginia’s highest court resuscitated the legal battle of a French teacher fired for refusing, on religious grounds, to employ a transgender student’s chosen pronouns. The court’s unanimous ruling affirmed Peter Vlaming’s pursuit of claims that the West Point school board violated his constitutional rights, breathing fresh air into free speech, free …
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In a groundbreaking decision on December 14, the U.S. Supreme Court reinforced its stance on gun control by refusing, for the second time, to block Illinois’ Democratic-supported ban on assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines. This prohibition, a response to the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park in 2022, has sparked an ongoing legal battle led …
In a courtroom drama that unfolded in Baltimore, the U.S. Naval Academy emerged victorious as a federal judge dismissed the plea by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), a group founded by Edward Blum, known for challenging affirmative action policies. The request sought to prevent the Naval Academy from considering race as a factor in its …
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In a recent ruling on December 13, the Supreme Court asserted that the role of a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) extends beyond the confines of traditional classroom settings, affirming their eligibility to be regarded as teachers. The court maintained that the nature of sports necessitates training in open spaces, fields, courts, and similar environments, challenging …
In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court clarified that the recourse to a Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) is not viable when seeking redress against the rejection of an application under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC to set aside an ex-parte decree. The bench, …
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court denied bail to Saumya Chaurasia, the former deputy secretary to ex-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, involved in a money laundering case. The court’s decision highlighted a crucial observation: the court is not obligated to grant bail solely based on the accused being a woman. The court scrutinized the …
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