Rushda Khan

3 days ago | frontline.thehindu.com | Sushanta Talukdar |Vaishna Roy |Rushda Khan

There are some principles so deeply woven into the fabric of a constitutional democracy that to question them seems absurd. One such well-established principle that lies at the foundation of fair legal systems is the advocate-client privilege, recognised as early as the 16th century. One of the earliest recorded English cases involving legal privilege was Berd v. Lovelace Ch., Cary 62, 21 Eng.Rep. 33 (1577).

Dec 10, 2024 | livelaw.in | Rushda Khan

When discussing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), we often think of freezing bank accounts, attaching properties, or seizing luxury vehicles. Yet, in a recent and rather unique case, the attachment of more than three dozen horses worth approx. 4 crores, under the PMLA provisions made headlines, sparking conversations about the evolving nature of asset seizure in financial crime investigations.

Nov 28, 2024 | frontline.thehindu.com | Karan Madhok |Vaishna Roy |Rushda Khan

At the pinnacle of India’s national judicial hierarchy is the Supreme Court, with sweeping Constitutional powers. Legal scholars and lawyers point out that it has the widest jurisdiction in the world.

Sep 17, 2024 | frontline.thehindu.com | Rushda Khan |Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay |Vaishna Roy

Rooted in Islamic tradition, waqf is a timeless institution that stands testament to the principles of community and social welfare. Derived from the Arabic term “waqafa”,” literally meaning to “tie up, bind or detain”, waqf refers to the consecration or dedication of property—movable or immovable—towards the approbation of the divine.

Sep 17, 2024 | flipboard.com | Rushda Khan

5 hours agoDespite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region. India has hit out at comments from Iran’s supreme leader regarding the treatment of its Muslim minority. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Monday that remarks …