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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

👁 Punjab and Haryana High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court hikes payout for man whose Army dreams were crushed in a tractor crash

Mar 26, 2026 16:00 IST

Punjab and Haryana High Court held the claimant entitled to enhanced compensation of Rs 2.72 lakh...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
👁 Orissa High Court widow murder acquittal

May vs Must: Orissa High Court acquits 3 men in 28-year-old murder of widow, slams ‘suspicion-based’ conviction

Mar 26, 2026 13:30 IST

Orissa High Court murder acquittal ruling: Court says suspicion cannot replace proof, sets aside...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
👁 Odisha_0e4087

‘Morning sitting’: Orissa High Court changes district court timings, work starts 7 am from April 6

Mar 26, 2026 10:11 IST

Under the revised timings, courts will function from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a half-hour recess...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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Unwarranted intrusion: Why Kerala High Court rejected husband’s plea for DNA test to determine paternity

Mar 26, 2026 08:00 IST

The Kerala High Court noted that the language of the relevant statutory provisions leans strongly...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 madras high court wife murder acquttal

‘Bad marriage, alcoholism not proof enough’: 9 years on, Madras High Court acquits husband over wife’s murder

Mar 25, 2026 16:34 IST

The chain of circumstances got snapped when the prosecution failed to examine even a single witness...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 kerala high court local body elections candidate poll expenses

Can a candidate be disqualified without notice for lapse in filing election expenses? Kerala High Court answers

Mar 25, 2026 16:00 IST

The Kerala Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Election) Rules 1995 stipulate that a detailed procedure is...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 SCBA Report

34% women legal professionals faced gender bias in work places, 81% say career path harder than men’s: Survey

Mar 25, 2026 11:23 IST

The Supreme Court Bar Association survey finds that 81.3 per cent of respondents (2,116 of 2,604)...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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Supreme Court SIR Hearing Highlights: SIR happened smoothly everywhere except West Bengal: CJI

Mar 24, 2026 13:59 IST

During the last hearing, the top Court asked CJ of Calcutta High Court to request former CJs and...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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Supreme Court grants pensionary relief to women short service commission officers denied permanent commission

Mar 24, 2026 10:14 IST

Women Officers Permanent Commission Updates: Speaking to The Indian Express, senior advocate Menaka...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 Kerala HC identity

Here’s why Kerala High Court ‘appreciated’ but rejected law student’s PIL to protect identity of accused in rape cases

Mar 23, 2026 19:00 IST

The Kerala High Court noted that the law student's contentions already stand addressed and covered...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
👁 Kerala high court law students

Missed classes not missed chance: Kerala High Court steps in, saves law students prevented from appearing for exams

Mar 23, 2026 15:24 IST

The petitioners were students enrolled in the 3-year and 5-year LLB course at St Dominic’s...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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Punjab and Haryana High Court relaxes wearing of gowns for lawyers till October

Mar 23, 2026 15:13 IST

Considering the sweltering heat, the Kerala High Court had also published a notice relaxing dress...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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Kerala High Court refuses to stay release of Malayalam web series ‘Anali’ on JioHotstar

Mar 23, 2026 14:24 IST

The petitioner had moved the Kerala High Court alleging that the web series was inspired by...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
👁 Madras high court bronze statue veerapandiya kattabomman

Why Madras High Court declined nod to erect freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomman’s statue on private land

Mar 23, 2026 13:34 IST

Nothing prevents the petitioner or others from paying their respects to freedom fighter...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
👁 Leave case

How can an incident be attributed to Army officer on leave? Punjab and Haryana High Court sets aside adverse remarks

Mar 21, 2026 10:00 IST

Punjab and Haryana High Court allowed the plea filed by the retired army officer, challenging a...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
👁 The 3 members

NCERT ‘offending’ chapter row: Meet high-powered panel tasked with redrafting Class 8 textbook on judiciary

Mar 20, 2026 15:17 IST

The committee shall comprise former Supreme Court Justices Indu Malhotra and Aniruddha Bose, former...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
👁 Jail idol

Ancient Jain idol: Why Allahabad High Court ordered its move to central museum from police custody

Mar 20, 2026 12:55 IST

Allahabad High Court passed the order while hearing petitions filed by Jain organisations amid an...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
👁 Allahabad high court detention compensation UP govt

12 crimes or 5? How a police error in recording criminal history led Allahabad High Court to fine UP govt Rs 50,000

Mar 20, 2026 12:38 IST

The Allahabad High Court's compensation ruling directs Rs 50,000 payout after a police error in...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
👁 Cylinder_0a3963

No power with district collector to impose penalty for shortfall of LPG cylinders: Kerala High Court

Mar 20, 2026 07:00 IST

Kerala High Court ruled that the collector's order imposing a penalty of Rs 500 and directing...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
👁 Madras HC love affair

Nothing can be done in habeas corpus petition if wife leaves for another man, says Madras High Court

Mar 19, 2026 16:20 IST

Madras High Court made the observation while dealing with a man’s habeas corpus petition to...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
👁 Menon

‘Women empowerment doesn’t mean they should be made saints’: Kerala High Court in Shwetha Menon obscenity case

Mar 19, 2026 14:13 IST

The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings against actor Shweta Menon accused of acting in...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
👁 Allahabad High court prayer Article 25

‘From synagogues to temples’: Allahabad High Court upholds right across faiths to congregate, pray on private premises

Mar 19, 2026 12:18 IST

The Allahabad High Court's prayer rights ruling affirms there is no restriction for worship on...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
👁 Gown Kerala HC

Kerala High Court relaxes dress code for advocates, here’s why

Mar 19, 2026 11:51 IST

The decision was taken after the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association had requested to issue...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
👁 Kerala HC

Widow’s remarriage no ground to deny dependency claim over husband’s death in motor accidents, rules Kerala High Court

Mar 17, 2026 19:00 IST

The Kerala High Court ruled that a widow’s remarriage or employment cannot be grounds to deny...

Tue, Mar 17, 2026
👁 Jharkhand HC order

‘False allegations of impotency against husband mental cruelty’: Jharkhand High Court upholds man’s divorce over ‘anguish’

Mar 17, 2026 15:33 IST

Jharkhand High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the wife challenging a judgment of family court...

Tue, Mar 17, 2026
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