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.
ExpertiseLegal 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.
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Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury was dealing with a plea of a married...
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Jan 13, 2026 17:30 IST
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Jan 13, 2026 12:41 IST
Justice P V Kunhikrishnan allowed the plea filed by the woman who sought amendment to the marriage...
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Jan 13, 2026 10:18 IST
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A bench of Justices Anupinder Singh Grewal and Deepak Manchanda allowed the petition filed by...
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Justice M Nagaprasanna noted that wife’s grievances on diet, attire, and disagreements over TV...
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The complaint was filed by two borrowers alleging higher interest rates charged by Manappuram...
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The court has expressed strong displeasure over continued delays by district judges in several...
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Jan 09, 2026 13:28 IST
A convict in a murder case had approached the court for the fourth time seeking waiver of the...
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Jan 08, 2026 17:30 IST
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Jan 08, 2026 13:01 IST
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Jan 08, 2026 11:12 IST
The court was dealing with a woman's plea who had sought protection from arrest after the trial...
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Jan 07, 2026 18:25 IST
Justice Ashish Naithani allowed the criminal revision petition filed by the bank account holder...
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Jan 07, 2026 16:18 IST
A bench of Justices Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Rohit Kapoor allowed the appeal filed by the two...
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Jan 07, 2026 13:18 IST
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Jan 07, 2026 11:48 IST
A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and K Vinod Chandran enhanced the compensation by...
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