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Ashish Shaji

Introduction

Ashish Shaji is a Senior Sub-Editor at The Indian Express, where he specializes in legal journalism. Combining a formal education in law with years of editorial experience, Ashish provides authoritative coverage and nuanced analysis of court developments and landmark judicial decisions for a national audience....Read More

Ashish Shaji is a Senior Sub-Editor at The Indian Express, where he specializes in legal journalism. Combining a formal education in law with years of editorial experience, Ashish provides authoritative coverage and nuanced analysis of court developments and landmark judicial decisions for a national audience.

Expertise
  • Legal Core Competency: Ashish is a law graduate (BA LLB) from IME Law College, CCSU. This academic foundation allows him to move beyond surface-level reporting, offering readers a deep-dive into the technicalities of statutes, case law, and legal precedents.

  • Specialized Legal Reporting: His work at The Indian Express focuses on translating the often-dense proceedings of India's top courts into clear, actionable news. His expertise includes:

    • Judicial Analysis: Breaking down complex orders from the Supreme Court and various High Courts.

    • Legal Developments: Monitoring legislative changes and their practical implications for the public and the legal fraternity.

  • Industry Experience: With over 5 years in the field, Ashish has contributed to several niche legal and professional platforms, honing his ability to communicate complex information. His previous experience includes:

    • Lawsikho: Gaining insights into legal education and practical law.

    • Verdictum: Focusing on high-quality legal news and court updates.

    • Enterslice: Working at the intersection of legal, financial, and advisory services.

Ashish Shaji Industry Experience
  • Years of experience: 5+
  • Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: BA LLB, IME Law College, CCSU

Articles by Ashish Shaji

👁 burn unit

2021 fire: Jharkhand High Court says burn injuries health crisis in India, issues 120-day ultimatum to state for special units

Apr 03, 2026 08:00 IST

The Jharkhand High Court passed the directions on a PIL arising out of a 2021 kerosene fire tragedy...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 allahabad high court delay review plea

10-year delay to file review plea? Not done, says Allahabad High Court as it summons top UP officials

Apr 02, 2026 17:15 IST

Terming the move an attempt to dodge compliance in a matter pertaining to the Urban Land (Ceiling...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 Punjab and Haryana HC

‘Ploy to browbeat judge’: Punjab and Haryana High Court slams man for alleging bias after being denied adjournment

Apr 02, 2026 15:30 IST

Punjab and Haryana High Court was hearing a husband's plea seeking transfer of three pending cases,...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 Patna high court aadhaar dob correction

‘Forced to knock on our doors’: Patna High Court laments large number of pleas for date of birth correction in Aadhaar

Apr 02, 2026 13:50 IST

The petitioner’s counsel argued before the Patna High Court that he made an application before...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 privacy

Violates privacy: Allahabad High Court pulls up lawyer for attaching woman’s ‘indecent’ screenshots to bail plea

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 IST

The Allahabad High Court said that inclusion of such material violates the dignity and privacy of...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 Jharkhand HC orders

Article 21 cannot be invoked ignoring nature of crime: Jharkhand High Court refuses to suspend man’s life sentence

Apr 02, 2026 08:00 IST

Jharkhand High Court dismissed the application filed by the man who had sought suspension of his...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 Calcutta high court demoloition

Calcutta High Court says no illegal construction to remain for a single day, denies plea

Apr 01, 2026 20:00 IST

When the authorities were clear that no permission was obtained for the construction, it was...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
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Jharkhand High Court slams ‘lethargic attitude’ of police after 12-year-old’s rape and murder, takes suo motu cognisance

Apr 01, 2026 16:52 IST

Jharkhand High Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter after coming across a newspaper report...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
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West Bengal SIR News Updates: See no reason why wrongly excluded voters can’t be added later, says Supreme Court

Apr 01, 2026 10:34 IST

Earlier the top court had allowed the deployment of judicial officers for completing the...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 patna high court trial judge training

‘Has no idea’: Patna High Court withdraws criminal trials from judge for basing guilt on confession, orders special training

Apr 01, 2026 07:00 IST

Patna High Court strongly criticised the trial court's judge for basing murder conviction of the...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 Orissa HC news

Motherhood not dependent on nature of employment: Orissa High Court slams denial of maternity leave to guest faculty

Mar 31, 2026 20:00 IST

Orissa High Court remanded the matter back to the university concerned to reconsider the claim of...

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
👁 Allahabad high court sick note lawyer fine 20k

Called in sick, caught by judge: Allahabad High Court imposes Rs 20k fine on lawyer for ‘deception’

Mar 31, 2026 17:34 IST

Allahabad High Court ruling: Court fines advocate Rs 20,000 for misleading conduct in anticipatory...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 Allahabad HC protects

‘Adults have right to stay wherever, with whoever they want’: Allahabad High Court protects couple from family threats

Mar 31, 2026 11:29 IST

Allahabad High Court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Bareilly to ensure that no harm...

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
👁 Allahabad HC case

India’s cherished value of satya put under carpet, says Allahabad High Court, slaps Rs 50k cost on society for hiding facts

Mar 30, 2026 20:00 IST

The Allahabad High Court came down heavily on the petitioners for suppressing details of multiple...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 kerala high court 2 landlord tenant trespass

Your landlord can’t just walk in: Kerala High Court protects tenants from owners who ‘trespass’ into rented home

Mar 30, 2026 16:11 IST

The landlord allegedly trespassed into a tenanted room and threw out household articles belonging...

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
👁 Orissa HC job

Lost job opportunity for being ‘over aged’, man gets Rs 5 lakh relief from Orissa High Court

Mar 30, 2026 15:20 IST

The Orissa High Court was hearing a man's plea who had challenged a decision of the Central...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 allahabad high court missing person case

‘Greatest of tragedies’: Allahabad High Court raps police over ‘inertia’ in tracing missing persons

Mar 30, 2026 13:19 IST

If missing persons are not traced out, the Allahabad High Court said it may be compelled to...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 Patna High Court

‘Derogatory to all women’: Patna High Court slams lawyer for accusing client’s wife of adultery

Mar 28, 2026 07:00 IST

The Patna High Court was hearing the husband's plea challenging the quantum of alimony to be paid...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
👁 Extradition

Why Delhi High Court quashed extradition of Punjab man wanted for 2010 UK murder

Mar 27, 2026 18:00 IST

Delhi High Court allowed the plea filed by Kanwarjeet Singh Batth and quashed a 2019 inquiry report...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
👁 punjab and haryana high court assault settlement

Why Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected man’s pre-arrest bail plea despite ‘settlement’ in assault case

Mar 27, 2026 15:32 IST

The case stems from an FIR registered in 2025, wherein the complainant alleged that the petitioner...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
👁 orissa high court govt official fined Rs 1 lakh

Orissa High Court orders govt official to pay Rs 1 lakh over ‘criminal’ delay in pay revision plea

Mar 27, 2026 14:00 IST

The Orissa High Court imposed Rs 1 lakh costs on an officer, terming the delay in deciding a pay...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
👁 Mosque case

‘No title, no right’: Allahabad High Court upholds eviction of Lucknow mosque

Mar 27, 2026 10:26 IST

The plea was filed by one Shahban and others who had challenged orders passed by district...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
👁 Orissa High Court

Rs 40,000 loan hide: Orissa High Court saves Sarpanch from ouster

Mar 26, 2026 18:02 IST

The Orissa High Court held that mere non-disclosure of loan liabilities in an election affidavit...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
👁 Orissa high court teacher recruitment

Can a reasonable job expectation override guidelines? Orissa High Court rules on age limit of 32 for ‘Sikshya Sahayak’ posts

Mar 26, 2026 16:30 IST

Orissa High Court teacher recruitment ruling: Rejecting a plea against the 32-year age cap, court...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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