Keeping Pace with Legal Change
This article examines the evolution of obscenity law in India under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, analysing Housefull 5’s CBFC edits alongside Supreme Court judgments from Ranjit Udeshi to Aveek Sarkar, striking a balance between creative freedom and societal morals.
Through the process of direct recruitment, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is now accepting applications for the position of Legal Adviser. This position is an exciting opportunity for seasoned legal professionals to make a contribution to the most prestigious scientific research and development organization in the country. Submissions will be accepted until July 2, 2025.
Justice G.C. Mittal’s four-decade judicial career transformed Indian jurisprudence. As Delhi High Court Chief Justice, he clarified family law duties, strengthened insurance, juvenile justice protections, refined evidence standards, and advanced women’s rights, leaving a legacy of fair and principled adjudication.
The NCLT admitted an insolvency plea against Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure, initiating CIRP, but the NCLAT later stayed the process. The case highlights corporate debt challenges and the critical role of tribunals in overseeing fair insolvency proceedings.
In Rahul Gandhi v. State of U.P., the Court of Allahabad held that a genuine ‘aggrieved person’ must exist for criminal defamation. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi affirmed magistrate discretion under Sections 199 and 482 CrPC, judicially limiting quashing to exceptional cases.
The RCB victory parade stampede on June 4, 2025, exposed failures in crowd management and compliance with public gathering laws. Eleven people died and dozens were injured, prompting legal scrutiny under negligence statutes and urgent calls for stricter safety protocols.
The Supreme Court will remain closed on June 6 if the Government declares Bakrid on that date, aligning its holiday schedule with official moon-sighting announcements to provide clarity for litigants, lawyers, and staff while ensuring procedural consistency across the judiciary.
Justice Yashwant Varma faces India’s first judicial impeachment after a probe uncovered burnt currency at his residence, leading Parliament to consider removal proceedings. This unprecedented move tests constitutional safeguards, balancing accountability against independence and setting a milestone in judicial ethics.
During North Sikkim’s devastating June 2025 landslides, the Disaster Management Act 2005 enabled swift declaration of disaster status, NDRF deployment, funding from the NDRF, and coordinated efforts between state authorities, armed forces, and BRO, ensuring timely rescue and relief operations.
Amendment 2025 raises Ladakh’s reservation cap from 50% to 85%, excluding EWS, extending quotas to government jobs and professional colleges. The regulation aims to enhance indigenous representation and broader local education access, implementing effective safeguards to ensure fairness and efficacy.
