Settlement Reached Between Major Record Labels and the Internet Archive in Copyright Lawsuit “Court pauses case as UMG and the Internet Archive resolve copyright dispute over free music streaming” In a significant development in the music and digital preservation industries, Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and other major record labels have announced a settlement with
... Continue Reading.Is the Right to Housing a Fundamental Right Under Article 21?
Indian Constitution is a living document, constantly interpreted by courts to align with the evolving needs of society. Among the numerous rights read into Article 21—the right to life and personal liberty—the right to housing or shelter has emerged as one of the most socially significant. Housing is not merely about physical shelter; it encompasses
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Prohibits Photography and Videography Inside High Security Zone
The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step to enhance security and discipline within its premises by issuing a circular on September 10, 2025, that strictly prohibits photography and videography in its High Security Zone. The directive, issued by Secretary General Shekhar C. Munghate, is aimed at tightening security and maintaining decorum inside
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Gurjit Singh v. Narcotics Control Bureau & Anr. (2025) | NDPS Bail and Section 483 BNSS
Delhi High Court in Gurjit Singh v. NCB & Anr. (2025) was called upon to decide whether bail could be granted under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) (corresponding to Section 439 CrPC) in a case registered under multiple provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act).
... Continue Reading.Telangana HC Lays Down Guidelines For FIRs On Social Media Posts
It is most vital to note that while striking the right chord in taking a significant giant step forward, the Telangana High Court at Hyderabad in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Nalla Balu @ Durgam Shashidhar Goud v. State of Telangana in Criminal Petition Nos. 4905, 4903 & 8416 of
... Continue Reading.SC Quashes False Rape Case And Lays Down Four-Step Test For HC To Quash Frivolous Criminal Complaints
It is quite interesting to note that in the fitness of things, the Supreme Court while striking the right chord at the right time in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani vs The State of Uttar Pradesh & Another in Criminal Appeal No.3831 of 2025 (Arising
... Continue Reading.SC Sets Timeline Of 2 Months For Courts To Decide Bail Pleas
It is most extremely significant to note that none other than the Supreme Court itself in a matter directly pertaining to the personal liberty of a person to address inordinate delays in the judicial system in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Anna Waman Bhalerao vs State of Maharashtra
... Continue Reading.SC Lays Down Guidelines On When Is An Offence Murder Or Attempt To Murder
It is most significant to note that while clarifying the law on homicide, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Maniklal Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh in Criminal Appeal No. 5578 of 2024 and cited in Neutral Citation
... Continue Reading.Beyond POSH: Towards Gender-Neutral Workplace Safety
Advocate Pawan Shukla Workplace harassment is no longer a silent issue confined to women employees alone. Increasingly, men and persons of diverse gender identities are also reporting harassment, but laws, reporting systems, and awareness remain heavily skewed. For young employees, who often enter the professional world with limited knowledge of legal safeguards, awareness is the
... Continue Reading.SC Does Not Stay All Amendments To Waqf Act But Only Few
It is definitely in the fitness of things and so also perfectly in order that while taking a progressive, pragmatic and persuasive stand, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest 128-page judgment titled In Re: The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025
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