A significant legal development has placed one of India’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies under scrutiny after a court directed Dabur to stop using allegedly misleading “100%” claims on several of its products. The ruling highlights the increasing emphasis on truthful advertising practices and consumer protection, sending a strong message to companies about ensuring...
A simple punctuation mark in an online username turned into a life-altering nightmare for an innocent man, who spent 18 months behind bars after investigators mistakenly identified him as a criminal suspect. The extraordinary case has sparked widespread concern about the accuracy of digital investigations and the risks associated with relying heavily on online evidence...
Former Australian cricket star David Warner has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence after being stopped by police in Sydney, marking an unfortunate off-field incident involving one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers. The case concluded with the court imposing a financial penalty and a temporary suspension of his driving privileges. The incident has attracted significant...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
The Madras High Court has issued a strong warning against indiscipline and misconduct by police personnel and other government officials appearing before courts, directing the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to introduce clear standards governing their conduct inside courtrooms. The directions came after the court examined the case of a police officer who...
In a significant ruling that reinforces the principles of criminal justice, the Supreme Court has held that the absence of a victim’s body does not automatically prevent a person from being convicted of murder. The court observed that a murder charge can be proved beyond reasonable doubt through reliable and convincing evidence, even if the...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking legal action against social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan, observing that the petitioner had alternative legal remedies available under the law. The apex court declined to intervene directly in the matter and advised the petitioner to approach the appropriate legal forum before seeking the...
In a significant ruling addressing the growing misuse of artificial intelligence and digital identity, the Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma by safeguarding his personality rights against unauthorized AI-generated content circulating online. The court issued directions for the removal of fabricated digital material that falsely portrayed the young cricketer...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to cancel the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with multiple cases related to the multi-crore fodder scam. The decision comes as a significant legal relief for the veteran politician, whose bail had been challenged before the...
Former public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has shared fresh insights into one of the most closely watched legal proceedings in Bollywood history, recalling actor Sanjay Dutt’s emotional state when the court pronounced its verdict in the 1993 Arms Act case. Speaking about the landmark trial, Nikam said the actor appeared deeply anxious and was “virtually shaking”...