Keeping Pace with Legal Change
This article explores the legal ramifications following an FIR filed against cricket star Virat Kohli after a deadly Bengaluru stampede, examining potential charges under negligent homicide provisions, investigative procedures, defence strategies, and broader civil and professional consequences for the athlete.
The Supreme Court, in Chandigarh Administration v. Registrar General (May 28, 2025), ruled that building a verandah aligned with existing ones at the High Court does not risk its World Heritage status, and green paver blocks in the parking area used by lawyers and litigants are acceptable, as these do not violate heritage guidelines or involve major construction within the main building.
Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes sexual intercourse obtained through deceit, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets fraudulent inducement, ensuring accountability for deceptive practices in sexual interactions and protecting individuals from exploitation and breach of consent.
Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, penalizes sexual interactions involving abuse of authority, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets exploitation by individuals in positions of power, ensuring accountability and protecting vulnerable individuals from coercive sexual misconduct.
Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes non-consensual marital intercourse during separation, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. This provision strengthens protections against spousal sexual violence, ensuring accountability and safeguarding individual autonomy within marital relationships during separation.
On June 5, 2025, the Delhi High Court made a big decision that strongly criticized Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka.…
Section66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, imposes life imprisonment or the death penalty for rape causing death or permanent coma. It underscores India’s resolve to deter heinous sexual crimes, ensuring justice and victim protection while strengthening the legal framework against gender-based violence.
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.
The Delhi High Court on June 6, 2025, upheld objections to two CLAT PG 2025 questions, deeming them ambiguous and unfair. The court directed the Consortium of NLUs to revise the answer key and reissue corrected results at the earliest.
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.
