Ayesha Arvind is a Senior Assistant Editor, specialising in legal and judicial reportage. She tracks high courts and tribunals, bringing key legal developments and their broader impact to the forefront.
Articles by Ayesha Arvind
Supreme Court asks Telangana for plan to restore Gachibowli forest
The Supreme Court warned the chief secretary and other top bureaucrats could face “temporary imprisonment” if the damage was not addressed through a restoration plan
Published on Apr 16, 2025 03:03 PM IST
‘Be careful’: Supreme Court slams Allahabad high court judge’s observations in rape case
The Supreme Court criticized Allahabad high court judges for remarks suggesting rape victims invite trouble, urging caution in handling sexual crime cases.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, New Delhi
Karnataka HC asks Google to deposit 50% of penalty by ED in FEMA case
Last month, justices V Kameswar Rao and S Rachaia ordered Google and its officials to submit a bank guarantee while allowing an ED petition.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 04:49 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
Calculated savagery to destabilise social order: Telangana HC on 2013 blasts
The coordinated bombings killed 18 people and left 131 grievously injured at a bustling commercial hub in Hyderabad on February 21, 2013
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Singapore court junks ‘copy-paste’ arbitration award handed down by ex-CJI Misra
The Singapore Court of Appeal annulled an arbitration award by Dipak Misra, citing extensive copying from prior cases, compromising fairness and integrity.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
SC, HC rap TN over pleas against ED’s raids on TASMAC
The Tamil Nadu government and its liquor distribution arm, TASMAC, on Tuesday found themselves at the receiving end of stern observations from both the Supreme Court and the Madras high court
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Telangana moves HC over AI images of tree felling
State police began the crackdown against those who allegedly posted fake pictures and videos using artificial intelligence on social media regarding the felling of trees in the disputed lands
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Madras HC extends Kamra’s interim bail; Bombay HC to take up his plea on Tuesday
Kamra moved the Madras high court seeking anticipatory bail last month, saying he has been a Tamil Nadu resident since 2021 and death threats prevented him from travelling to Mumbai
Published on Apr 07, 2025 03:55 PM IST
Ayesha ArvindKaruna Nidhi
Preserve Ranya Rao’s CCTV footage for use in trial, HC tells airport officials
Karnataka HC orders preservation of CCTV footage related to actor Ranya Rao's arrest at Bengaluru airport for investigation and trial purposes.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
Can’t object to seizure on privacy grounds: ED
In its affidavit, the agency contended that these actions were lawful and necessary for evidence collection, dismissing claims that such seizures infringed upon fundamental rights
Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:38 AM IST
HC halts work on Hyd land till April 3, Centre seeks report from state
The Union environment ministry wrote to the Congress-led Telangana government, seeking a factual report on the state’s “illegal clearing of vegetation on 400 acres of forest land” at Kancha Gachibowli
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST
X cannot challenge removal of user content: Govt to Karnataka high court
The Centre accused X of hypocrisy, highlighting that the platform regularly removes content flagged by users or victims
Published on Mar 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
Madras HC lays down rules to curb police harassment
The judge issued guidelines while hearing a plea filed by software firm Rippling co-founder Prasanna Sankaranarayanan
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 01:44 AM IST
Madras HC issues guidelines to prevent police harassment on Rippling co-founder’s plea
The Madras high court said it would also not turn a blind eye to instances of harassment by the police under the guise of investigation when such matters are brought to its notice
Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:00 PM IST
Madras HC grants interim anticipatory bail to Kamra
Justice Sunder Mohan granted bail to Kamra until April 7 after taking note of his argument that he couldn’t approach a court in Maharashtra because of the FIRs against him.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
NCLAT upholds CCI order, cuts Google’s penalty to ₹216 crore
NCLAT reduced Google's penalty for abusing its dominance in Play Store policies from ₹936.44 crore to ₹216.69 crore, upholding some CCI findings.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Kunal Kamra gets arrest shield till April 7 from Madras high court
The court took note of Kunal Kamra’s submission about death threats and threats of physical assault received from Maharashtra ministers and Shiv Sena leaders
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 06:53 PM IST
NCLAT reduces CCI’s penalty on Google to ₹216.69 cr
The order came on Google’s appeal against CCI’s October 25, 2022, decision, which found the company guilty of violating several provisions of the Competition Act, 2002
Published on Mar 28, 2025 04:31 PM IST
Govt can step in to curb evils of online gaming: HC
The Madras High Court allows state intervention in online real money games if deemed addictive, balancing regulations with players' rights amid ongoing hearings.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:54 AM IST
Madras HC directs police not to ‘harass’ Rippling co-founder
The petitioner stated that the Chennai cops were arbitrarily harassing him, interfering in a civil matter between him and his wife
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
Madras HC directs police not to harass Rippling co-founder
Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan allowed and disposed of Sankaranarayanan’s petition urging the court to exercise its jurisdiction to direct the police to not harass him under the guise of a probe
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 03:47 PM IST
Karnataka HC proposes action against judge for citing non-existent rulings
Justice R Devdas underlined the importance of maintaining accuracy and credibility of legal citations in decisions and said the civil judge’s conduct was “disturbing”
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:53 AM IST
‘Judges should introspect on criticism of the judicial system’
Stressing the need for judicial resilience, the Supreme Court judge said the judiciary cannot be sensitive to all criticism and that it must take criticism, except that which amounted to contempt of court, in its stride.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Himachal HC clears Anurag Thakur for BFI polls
The court struck down BFI president’s ruling that the former union minister was ineligible to be nominated
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 05:50 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh high court directs BFI to allow Anurag Thakur’s nomination in its polls
Justice Ajay Mohan Goel also directed BFI to extend the last date of nomination to enable Anurag Thakur to file his nomination to represent HPBA
Published on Mar 20, 2025 04:35 PM IST
NCLAT empowers homebuyers; orders transfer of maintenance to owners association
NCLAT chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan-led bench ruled a real estate company cannot resist the transfer of maintenance responsibilities to an association once it is legally registered
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 10:16 AM IST
Court rejects Telugu actor Raju’s bail plea in gold smuggling case
BJP MLA Sunil Kumar raised concerns over the case, referring to reports that Rao had travelled to Dubai over 25 times and was caught smuggling 14.2 kg of gold.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Wife masturbating, watching porn not grounds for divorce: Madras HC
The Madras High Court ruled that watching porn and masturbation do not constitute cruelty in marriage, affirming women's sexual autonomy and privacy rights.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Ayesha Arvind, Bengaluru
Special court rejects bail plea of Telugu actor Tarun Raju, A2 in Ranya Rao case
Judge Vishwanath C Gowdar noted that Tarun Raju allegedly helped Ranya Rao smuggle large quantities of gold from Dubai to India in breach of the Customs Act
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Ranya, actor friend visited Dubai to smuggle gold: DRI
According to officials, the probe has revealed that hawala channels were being used for transfer of funds from India to Dubai and a larger syndicate is involved
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:44 AM IST