Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In a desperate bid to halt the release of a new film based on his life, the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan approached the Delhi High…
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.
The order of preventive detention that had been issued against Rajesh, a financial operator in Kerala, was overturned by the Supreme Court, which further emphasized that preventive detention should not be used in lieu of regular criminal processes. The verdict emphasizes constitutional protections, which ensure that such powers be utilized in a proportionate manner and in accordance with the law.
Despite the fact that there is no legislation governing marriages between people of the same gender, the Madras High Court has ruled that LGBTQ+ couples have the right to have kids. During a separate proceeding, the Calcutta High Court granted Sharmishta Panoli temporary release, raising concerns about the procedural errors that led to her detention for making contentious comments on social media.
The Supreme Court held that threatening harm to extort money constitutes an offence under Section 387 IPC, even without actual delivery. Justice Sanjay Karol underscored limited scope of High Court’s quashing powers under Section 482 CrPC, and restored trial proceedings.
The Supreme Court sharply reprimanded the Haryana Chief Secretary for inaction over an unauthorized road through reserved forest land near Nuh. The bench cited bureaucratic collusion with forest mafias and ordered disciplinary action, warning of contempt remedies for further delays.
Section 65 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mandates rigorous imprisonment of 10 years to life and fines for rape of minors, with harsher penalties for aggravated cases, including repeat offenders or custodial rape. It prioritizes child protection, deterrence, and stringent accountability for sexual offenses against minors.
Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, prescribes rigorous imprisonment of 10 years to life and fines for rape, with stricter penalties for aggravated cases like custodial rape or repeat offenses. It emphasizes victim-centric justice, deterrence, and accountability for sexual violence.
