Keeping Pace with Legal Change
On July 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India upheld the death sentence of Byluru Thippaiah (Byaluru Thippaiah or Nayakara…
The Supreme Court reversed its previous order in favour of granting custody to the father on 15 July 2025 and reinstated permanent custody with the mother on grounds of severe psychological damage to the child. The Court highlighted that custody disputes have to be resolved with a view to a child’s emotional stability and not legal conclusiveness.
The modern thwack of the Supreme Court judgment in the matter of Neethu B. @ Neethu Baby Mathew v. Rajesh…
The viral video of an Indian student’s deportation from a US airport has ignited debates on immigration enforcement, highlighting concerns over procedural transparency, rights of foreign nationals and the need to balance security protocols with humane treatment and individual dignity.
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.
In May 2025, a young Ola Krutrim engineer in Bengaluru took his life amid crushing workloads and a toxic environment. His death exposed how India’s tech sector often sidesteps labor laws, leaving skilled professionals without proper safeguards. Urgent reforms in legal protections and company culture are needed to prevent tragedies.
