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Why Supreme Court wants government to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception in POCSO Act
January 16, 2026 5:11 pm
The Supreme Court’s observation highlights a growing judicial discomfort with the criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between minors.
SC’s ruling against Tiger Global in Flipkart stake sale could have consequences for Indian startups
January 16, 2026 1:39 pm
This landmark decision, which was being closely followed by foreign investors, comes at a time when funding for Indian startups is drying up. The ruling could shape the future of cross-border deals.
Explained: Coorg's unique land record system that prompted Karnataka government to amend its land law
January 15, 2026 7:44 pm
Karnataka's Kodagu district has a unique system of land ownership called Jamma Bane where the land records contain the names of original grantees even when bequeathed to new generations. The absence of officially recognised land ownership documents has created issues for current owners.
SC allows separate criminal cases from multiple bounced cheques in single deal
January 13, 2026 10:31 am
The SC reversed a decision of the Delhi High Court, and held that under Section 138, the cause of action is linked to the cheque, not to the underlying transaction.
Why the fight of a Kerala ‘Ex-Muslim’ against YouTube copyright strikes matters for online free speech
January 10, 2026 11:50 am
The case represents an emerging schism in the digital age: the use of copyright claims to potentially silence criticism and the power dynamics between individual creators and 'significant social media intermediaries' like YouTube
Thiruparankundram: Why Madras HC dismissed TN security fears over ceremonial lamp lighting
January 07, 2026 10:43 am
The HC Division Bench called the the apprehension of unrest 'an imaginary ghost created by them for their convenience sake and to put one community against other community under suspicion and constant mistrust.'
SC hands Adani Power a major victory: Why govt cannot tax SEZ electricity as a ‘foreign import’
January 07, 2026 7:59 pm
The issue pertained to whether electricity wheeled from an SEZ to the DTA could attract customs duty. While electricity imports carried a nil rate of duty, the centre sought to levy duty on electricity cleared from SEZs into the domestic market via a series of customs notifications from 2010
Delhi riots case: Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
January 12, 2026 2:13 pm
The apex court has used a framework of differentiated roles of the alleged conspirators, distinguishing the 'architects' of the conspiracy and its 'facilitators'.
In denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, how the SC expanded definition of ‘terrorist act’
January 06, 2026 7:39 am
The accused have all been charged under terror charges in the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Arms Act and various provisions under the penal law
SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: What courts have said earlier on UAPA and prolonged incarceration
January 05, 2026 4:35 pm
The Supreme Court has ruled on the bail pleas of several activists accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. While the verdict offers relief to some, it reinforces a stringent stance on others under the UAPA.
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