Keeping Pace with Legal Change
The Indian Supreme Court has made an important judgment in a case relating to the death of a child Subha…
This article focuses on rhetoric used by leaders of MNS based on language in Maharashtra that presents a challenge over constitutional rights, that is, freedom of speech versus freedom of order. It outlines the existence of Indian laws that bear relevance to hate speech and examines past and contemporary examples with attention to the damages on the basic rights and the position of the regulators to maintain conformity to the constitutional ideals.
As a result of a decision made by the Supreme Court, retirement age extension benefits for disabled government employees cannot be restricted to only one form of disability. Until the policy was withdrawn, it allowed for a portion of the benefits to be provided to an employee who had a locomotor handicap.
The soon-to-be reviewed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, by the Supreme Court is a turning point in India’s recent debate regarding religious autonomy, rights of minorities, and state oversight. The provisions in the Act, such as adding non-Muslim members to Waqf Boards and granting government officials authority in disputes regarding property, have sparked discussion surrounding the power balance between secular administration and religious self-governance. While the government promotes transparency and inclusivity, critics are concerned about possible violations of constitutional safeguards given to religious minorities.
