Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Assaulted During Jan Sunwai: Accused Arrested for Attempted Murder Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 109(1)
The recent attack on the Chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta during a public hearing (Jan Sunwai) has brought a…
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Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill Proposing Automatic Removal of PM, CMs, and Ministers After 30 Days in Custody for Serious Offences Sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
The Indian government has gone an extra mile to introduce the Amendment bill of the constitution (130th Amendment) Bill. This…
India’s Panic U-Turn By Justice Katju
President Trump’s announcement of increase in tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% seems to have resulted in a…
GUIDELINES, GAPS, AND GOING IN CIRCLES : SUPREME COURT’S CONTRADICTIONS ON 498A SAFEGUARDS
Despite repeated judicial interventions, India’s legal system continues to struggle with handling of Section 498A. A closer look at recent decisions reveals deeper institutional lapses that go beyond the misuse of this provision.
Appointment of District Judge via Bar Quota: Conflicting Crossroads in Interpretation
Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa & Ors. Introduction The present appeal arises from a Kerala High Court ruling that invalidated…
The Waqf ( Amendment ) Act, 2025: Balancing Tradition and Transparency
Waqf Amendment Act 2025, also known as UMEED Act, passed in the Parliament in April 2025, proposes significant changes to the governance and management of Waqf properties in India. This legislation seeks to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the administration of Waqf properties while addressing long-standing issues within the system.
Supreme Court upholds Conviction of Jail Official for Aiding Prisoner’s Escape Bid
The Supreme Court on August 11 upheld the conviction of a former jail officer in Punjab for conspiring to help…
Supreme Court’s Stray Dog Order: Prioritizing Public Safety, Reclaiming Humane Urban Governance in Delhi
On August 5, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a historic directive instructing the authorities of Delhi and the National Capital Region to round up and permanently shelter all stray dogs (within a period of eight weeks) focus on public safety and the right to life over the sentimentalities of a barking dog and warned that strict action would be taken against any obstruction to it.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Ushers in a New Era of Privacy in India
With its passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, India takes an important step forward in data protection…
Delhi High Court Orders Retrial in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Sets Aside Four-Decade-Old Acquittal
The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed a 1984 acquittal ruling that had freed four men charged over the anti-Sikh…