Keeping Pace with Legal Change
Although ride-hailing applications have revolutionized urban transportation, they have also generated problems about responsibility in situations where drivers behave inappropriately. In light of Indian law, this article investigates whether or not Ola and Uber can be held accountable for driver misconduct that occurs during trips. The investigation is based on judicial interpretations and different statutes.
The Pune dowry death case led to the arrest of a former minister’s son for aiding the accused. It highlights the application of Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, addressing dowry deaths and emphasizing strict legal consequences for offenders.
There is a growing concern in India regarding cyber fraud that occurs through WhatsApp photos. Both the Information Technology Act of 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita of 2023 detail the severe penalties that are stipulated for offenses of this nature. In this article, important legal provisions and the implications of those provisions are discussed.
A Delhi court approved the cancellation report in the POCSO case against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, citing lack of evidence and withdrawal of the complaint. The decision closes one case, while other related allegations remain under investigation.
As COVID-19 cases rise again in India, the division of powers under Schedule VII becomes crucial. It defines how Union and State governments share responsibilities in managing public health, emphasizing the importance of cooperative federalism during national health emergencies.
As COVID-19 cases rise again in India, the division of powers under Schedule VII becomes crucial. It defines how Union and State governments share responsibilities in managing public health, emphasizing the importance of cooperative federalism during national health emergencies.
The Newslaundry vs. Abhijit Iyer-Mitra defamation case highlights tensions between freedom of speech and protection of reputation. Nine women journalists allege that Mitra’s online remarks were defamatory, sparking legal action and debate over civil discourse and constitutional rights.
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 alcohol ban lift for the World Cup raises questions on constitutional grounds. In India, imposing a nationwide alcohol ban is possible under Article 47, but enforcement varies as alcohol regulation falls under state jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI B R Gavai has proposed the elevation of Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A S Chandurkar to the Supreme Court, strengthening the apex court with experienced judges from diverse High Courts.
In a decision that was handed down by a federal appeals court, the Trump administration’s regulation that prohibited international students from enrolling in fall classes at Harvard as long as they were studying solely online was overturned. Restoring the rights of thousands of international students and reiterating the importance of judicial supervision over executive immigration directives are both outcomes of the most recent verdict.
Anger has been stoked among law graduates and coaching institutes as a result of the new rule imposed by the Supreme Court, which stipulates that prospective judges must spend three years working in litigation before taking the tests for the court. Many people are confronted with lengthy preparation periods, high coaching fees, and restricted job possibilities in the legal field that go beyond low-paying litigation employment.
