Keeping Pace with Legal Change
Children’s widespread smartphone use exposes them to physical, mental, and academic harm. Current patchy guidelines leave them vulnerable to health issues, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content. Thoughtful laws can mandate protective features, age limits, digital literacy, ensuring safe, responsible device use.
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath, clarified that mining lease disputes with fraudulent elements can be criminal, not merely civil, emphasizing intent and public interest. The ruling distinguishes civil breaches from criminal fraud, guiding lower courts in similar cases.
Drinks with a high sugar content, such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, have been linked to a number of major health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. It is possible to educate individuals about the hazards they face and lower the number of long-term health problems by using warning labels that are comparable to those seen on cigarettes.
Mandating doctors to prescribe medicines by their generic names instead of brand names can significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve access to essential drugs. However, concerns about drug quality, patient safety, and implementation challenges need careful consideration before enforcing such laws.
In India, online FIR portals let citizens report crimes. By gathering incident details, registering on state police websites, completing the form with accurate descriptions, uploading evidence, and tracking progress using an acknowledgment number, complainants ensure timely police action and transparency.
Patanjali Ayurved faced a ₹273.5 crore GST penalty for alleged invoice fraud under Section 122 CGST, upheld by the Allahabad High Court, while the Supreme Court quashed a ₹186 crore Income Tax demand under Section 147 ITA, stressing procedural fairness.
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court ordered postponement of NEET-PG 2025, rejecting the two-shift format due to fairness concerns. Emphasizing Article 14 equality and the risk of paper leaks, the Court mandated a single-shift exam to ensure uniform opportunity for all.
The land-for-jobs scandal alleges Lalu Prasad Yadav during 2004–2009 used ministerial power to trade railway appointments for land parcels. Investigations under the Prevention of Corruption Act and PMLA examine sanction hurdles, fiduciary breach, trial, and accountability measures.
In the wake of sexual misconduct claims against Dharma Productions executive Pratik Shah, India’s POSH Act and BNS Section 75 face rigorous testing. The dual administrative and criminal processes challenge company accountability, legal compliance, industry norms on workplace safety, justice.
Karnataka’s proposed ban on the film “Thug Life” challenges India’s commitment to free expression. By invoking Sections 196 and 300 of the BNS, the state risks overstepping constitutional limits, prompting courts to scrutinize proof of imminent public disorder.
