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Justice D Y Chandrachud

There Are No Big Or Small Cases For Court, Every Matter Is Important: CJI Chandrachud

Speaking at the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court, he said every day, the Supreme Court has hundreds of cases on its docket and the judges and the staff of the Registry put up tremendous hard work...

05 February 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered its verdict on freedom of speech for public functionaries.

Great Power, Great Responsibility, Not ‘Great’ Restrictions: SC Verdict On Freedom Of Speech For Govt Functionaries

Several successive judgments have sufficiently drawn a distinction between 'blabbering' and 'healthy criticism' and have in fact backed the latter as means to promote fair, transparent, and just governance. While...

03 January 2023

Kerala High Court awards lifer to a priest for raping minor girl. (File photo-Representational image)

Kerala HC Declares Unconstitutional Stipulation Of 1-yr Separation Or More For Filing Divorce Plea

The High Court gave this order on a plea filed by a young Christian couple challenging the fixation of the minimum period of separation of one year under Section 10A of the Divorce Act, 1869 as being violative of fundamental...

10 December 2022

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar offered puja at Tripureswari temple

Take Fundamental Duties Towards Environment Seriously To Tackle Climate Change: VP Dhankhar

Interacting with members of the National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent here which took part in the Republic Day parade, the vice president complimented the students for their efforts in the betterment of communities, a...

27 January 2023

Jallikattu is a 2,000 years old ancient bull taming sport practiced in Tamil Nadu

Jallikattu: An Ancient Sport Caught Between Culture And Law, Tradition And Modernity, Religion And Morality

It has been argued that the practice of Jallikattu is a key component of the cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu, and that it should be granted constitutional protection as a fundamental and collective cultural right under...

29 December 2022

The petitioner claimed that sexually explicit ads on Youtube diverted his attention.

SC Imposes ₹ 25,000 Cost On Student Who Filed 'Atrocious' Plea Blaming Youtube Ads For Failure In Competitive Exam

The bench came down heavily on the petitioner and said 'If you don't like an advertisement, don't watch it!'

09 December 2022

Womens reproductive rights and the problem of morality

Fixing Age Limit To Build A Family Is A Restriction That Must Be Relooked: Kerala HC

The petitioners contend, prescription of the upper age limit under Section 21 (G) of the ART Act is irrational, arbitrary, unreasonable and in violation of their fundamental right to reproduction. They sought to declare it...

04 January 2023

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Madras High Court

Serious Offences By Police Personnel Could Lead To Their Dismissal: HC

In a recent ruling on a writ petition, filed by the wife of a Special police sub-inspector (SSI) who was dismissed from service for misbehaviour, Justice S M Subramaniam observed that the authorities had rightly given the...

29 November 2022

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05 November 2022
There Can Be No Curbs On Woman's Right To Reproductive Choice: HC

There Can Be No Curbs On Woman's Right To Reproductive Choice: HC

Justice V G Arun, in an order on November 2, said the medical board has opined that the woman was having acute stress reaction and continuation of the...


25 October 2022
Freedom Of Choice In Marriage Essence Of Personal Liberty: Delhi HC

Freedom Of Choice In Marriage Essence Of Personal Liberty: Delhi HC

The court's observation came while dealing with bail pleas arising from a case involving an alleged attempt to murder and physical assault on the complainant...


12 October 2022
Supreme Court To Examine Demonetisation, Says ‘Aware Of Lakshman Rekha’

Supreme Court To Examine Demonetisation, Says ‘Aware Of Lakshman Rekha’

Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India to file a comprehensive affidavit on the petitions challenging demonetisation of Rs 500 and...


24 September 2022
Avaiz Ahmad: A Man On A Mission To Create Awareness About Fundamental Rights

Avaiz Ahmad: A Man On A Mission To Create Awareness About Fundamental Rights

Everyone in this world is born with certain rights, which provide a framework for our lives. Fundamental rights are inherent in every human being by birth....


22 August 2022
Azan On Loudspeakers Does Not Violate Fundamental Rights Of People Belonging To Other Religions: Karnataka HC

Azan On Loudspeakers Does Not Violate Fundamental Rights Of People Belonging To Other Religions: Karnataka HC

While hearing a petition, the Karnataka High Court has said that the 'azan' does not violate the fundamental rights of other religious communities.


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10 August 2022
Public Must Know Constitutional Rights, Duties; Unfortunate That Only Few Are Aware: CJI Ramana

Public Must Know Constitutional Rights, Duties; Unfortunate That Only Few Are Aware: CJI Ramana

"I request all the fraternity members as well as lawyers who are contributing by arguing to try to be simple in judgement (and write) concise, precise and...


25 June 2022
Emergency A 'Big Blot' On India's Democracy: Bhagwant Mann

Emergency A 'Big Blot' On India's Democracy: Bhagwant Mann

Bhagwant Mann mentioned the emergency during his address in the state Assembly, winding up the discussion on the governor's address, on the day the special...


26 May 2022
Sex Work Not Crime: SC Tells Police To Not Abuse Sex Workers In Landmark Order

Sex Work Not Crime: SC Tells Police To Not Abuse Sex Workers In Landmark Order

The apex court was hearing a plea that has raised the problems faced by sex workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plea has highlighted the destitution...


12 May 2022
Law Minister Has No Authority To Draw Any 'Arbitrary Lakshman Rekha': Chidambaram

Law Minister Has No Authority To Draw Any 'Arbitrary Lakshman Rekha': Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram hit back at Law Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks after the Supreme Court put on hold the application of sedition...


30 April 2022
Mother Nature Is A Living Being: Madras High Court

Mother Nature Is A Living Being: Madras High Court

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court, in its recent order, has placed immense importance on conserving nature


11 February 2022
Bombay HC Directs Maharashtra Govt Submit Files On Restriction Of Unvaccinated People On Local Trains

Bombay HC Directs Maharashtra Govt Submit Files On Restriction Of Unvaccinated People On Local Trains

What was the emergency that enabled the chief secretary to take a decision all by himself and the fundamental rights of the citizens were curtailed? the Bombay...


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09 February 2022
Grave Violation Of Fundamental Human Rights: Pak Foreign Minister On Karnataka Hijab Row

Grave Violation Of Fundamental Human Rights: Pak Foreign Minister On Karnataka Hijab Row

Pakistani lawmakers are chiming into the Karnataka Hijab row controversy with the Foreign Minister recently commenting that depriving Muslim girls of education...


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