Articles by Hydar Choudhury
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HC News"Rasgulla Is Not Hate Speech": Bombay High Court Quashes 2010 FIR Against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh
The Bombay High Court has quashed a 16-year-old hate speech case against actors Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh over a comic act. Read about Justice Amit Borkar’s ruling on the misuse of Section 295A.
HC NewsVictory for Tata Sons: Bombay High Court Quashes ₹1,524 Crore GST Demand
The Bombay High Court has set aside a massive ₹1,524 crore IGST demand against Tata Sons, ruling that arbitral award payments do not constitute a "supply of service." Read about the landmark judgment on the Docomo arbitration payout
SC NewsMP High Court Bar President Faces Supreme Court Contempt Notice
The Supreme Court has issued a criminal contempt notice to Advocate Dhanya Kumar Jain for levelling "false allegations" against a high-powered committee and the CJI. Read about the Court's stance on professional restraint.
SC NewsSupreme Court Orders Forensic Audit of 146-Minute Audio Clip Against Former CM Biren Singh
The Supreme Court has directed the NFSU to examine a full 2-hour-26-minute audio recording allegedly implicating former Manipur CM N Biren Singh. Read about the Court's move to verify claims of "fuelled insurgency."
SC News"Words Have Consequences": Supreme Court Issues Caution to Public Figures on Hate Speech
The Supreme Court has emphasized that public figures must exercise restraint in a diverse society, stating that hate speech corrodes the constitutional value of fraternity. Read about the Court's stance on accountability and legal frameworks
HC NewsState Employees In Vote Count? Calcutta HC Rejects Plea
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed the TMC's plea challenging the deployment of only Central government employees as vote counting supervisors. Read about Justice Krishna Rao’s ruling on the ECI's administrative prerogative
SC News"Not an Offence": Supreme Court Dismisses Hate Speech Case Against Anurag Thakur
The Supreme Court has dismissed pleas seeking FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for their 2020 election speeches. Read the Court's ruling on why the "goli maaro" remarks did not constitute a cognisable offence.
SC NewsManipur Violence: Supreme Court Orders Forensic Analysis of Alleged Biren Singh Recording
The Supreme Court has directed a whistleblower to provide the first-generation copy of an audio clip allegedly implicating former Manipur CM N Biren Singh. Read about the Court's efforts to verify the recording’s authenticity via the NFSU
HC NewsHigh Court Orders Punjab Govt to Protect Harbhajan Singh After Security Withdrawal
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the state government to ensure the safety of MP Harbhajan Singh and his family following the withdrawal of his security cover. Read about the allegations of political vendetta and the Court's interim order.
SC News"Law Must Be Organic": Supreme Court Urges Centre to Remove Abortion Time Limits for Rape Survivors
The Supreme Court has called on the Central government to amend the MTP Act to remove gestational time limits for rape survivors. Read about the Bench’s stance on maternal dignity and the "foetus vs. child" debate
SC News"What’s Wrong With Allahabad High Court?": Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Dowry Death Case
The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to a man accused of dowry death, sharply criticizing the Allahabad High Court's discretion. Read about Justice Pardiwala’s observations on the presumption of guilt and procedural integrity.
SC News"Constitutional Cowboys": Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Pawan Khera’s Bail Plea
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail following the Gauhati High Court's rejection. Read about the arguments involving allegations of "political vendetta" and "constitutional cowboys.