Jahanvi Agarwal On 28th August 2024, the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a strong critique of the antiquated belief that a father is inherently a more suitable guardian for an adult woman, stressing that such a view undermines her Read more
Radhika Mittal We at Desikaanoon, a leading legal portal committed to upholding the rule of law and justice, are deeply shocked and appalled by the brutal murder of a woman lawyer in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. This inhumane act, marked by Read more
Rehan Khan In light of the escalating incidents of harassment against women, Desi Kaanoon, a leading legal news portal, has taken a proactive step to ensure the safety of its female team members and interns by gifting them pepper spray. Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Supreme Court, on 2nd September, voiced its strong disapproval of the rising trend of demolishing properties belonging to individuals accused of crimes, referring to it as a troubling example of “bulldozer justice”. A Division Bench comprising Justices Read more
Priyanshu In recent discussions, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has highlighted a growing concern within the Indian legal system, particularly focusing on the reluctance of trial courts to grant bail in high-profile or significant cases. Sibal’s remarks bring to light a Read more
Aarohi Dhumale The Chief Justice of India, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, talked about the changing dynamics of the judiciary at the National Conference of District Judiciary on 31st August, 2024.He focused on issues like gender equality in the judiciary, technological advancements Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recently made a compelling appeal to Senior Advocates, urging them to rethink their approach to recruiting junior lawyers. He suggested a more meritocratic process, instead of relying on personal networks or connections,—inviting Read more
Priyanshu In a recent decision, the Allahabad High Court has reinforced the principle that a co-owner cannot be restrained from selling their undivided share in a jointly owned property. This ruling came in the case titled “Sanjay Kumar Tripathi And Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Supreme Court on 28th August 2024 expressed strong disapproval of a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling that granted custody of a two-and-a-half-year-old child to her father solely based on the fact that he is the natural guardian. Read more
Aarohi Dhumale On 23rd August 2024, the Times of India and the Indian Express published apologies by complying with the Gujarat High Court’s order. This order came as a result of inaccurate reporting of the Court’s remarks by both newspapers. Read more
