Supreme Court Questions Husband’s ₹9,000 Monthly Income Claim in Maintenance Case: What It Means for Spousal Support in India
The Supreme Court of India continues to emphasize the importance of fair spousal maintenance in matrimonial disputes. In a recent hearing, the Court expressed strong doubts over a husband’s claim of earning just ₹9,000 per month, calling it unrealistic…
Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case: Karnataka HC Quashes 40% Commission Charges
In a significant legal victory for the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, the Karnataka High Court on February 17, 2026, quashed the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The…
Rajpal Yadav Released: Delhi High Court Suspends Jail Sentence
In a major legal relief for veteran Bollywood comedian and actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court (DHC) has ordered the interim suspension of his jail sentence. This development comes just weeks after the actor surrendered to serve time in a…
Why MP High Court Rejected Pen Drive Evidence in Malini Jain Case
In the digital age, audio and video recordings are often seen as “smoking guns” in legal battles. However, a recent landmark judgment by the Madhya Pradesh High Court serves as a crucial reminder: Electronic evidence is only as…
50 Important CPC Part 1 MCQs with Answers
No. Question Options (A, B, C, D) Correct Answer 1 The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, came into force on? A) 1st Jan 1908, B) 1st Jan 1909, C) 1st April 1909, D) 31st Dec 1908 B 2 Which section of the CPC defines a “Decree”? A) Section…
POCSO Act and Teenage Romance: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Bail in Consensual Relationships
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is one of the most strict laws in the Indian legal framework that aimed to protect minors from any kind of sexual abuse. But in recent years, there have been many such challenges before…
50 Important MCQs on Part 1 of the Constitution of India (The Union and its Territory)
In this post, we have curated 50 must-know MCQs with answers to help you master this topic for exams like UPSC, SSC, and State Judiciary. 1. Under Article 1, India is described as a: A) Federation of States B) Union of States C) Confederation of States…
Jeremy Bentham: The Father of Utilitarianism Who Revolutionized Modern Law
What if the entire purpose of law wasn’t just to punish wrongdoers, but to create the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people? That bold idea didn’t come from a politician or a philosopher locked in an ivory tower. It came from Jeremy…
Is Strike a Right or a Violation? Rajasthan HC’s Landmark Ruling on Bar Associations (2026)
The relationship between the Bar and the Bench has always been the cornerstone of the Indian judicial system. However, this bond often faces friction when lawyers resort to strikes or boycotts to protest administrative decisions. In a significant and…
M.C. Mehta: The Environmental Lawyer Who Changed India’s Laws
Imagine standing before the Taj Mahal on a clear day, only to notice its once-pristine white marble slowly turning yellow. For most visitors, it might be a passing disappointment. For lawyer Mahesh Chandra Mehta, it became a lifelong calling. Often…