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Nothing left in democracy if institutions are undermined: Former judge Sanjib Banerjee
October 07, 2026 3:31 pm
Former Chief Justice of Meghalaya and Madras high courts, Sanjib Banerjee says the Supreme Court does not go by public perception or any wave, but by what is constitutionally correct and it will apply the same in the case of Form 6.
Ex-judge Abhay Oka: Can't compare Election Commission and Collegium appointments
October 01, 2026 11:56 am
Speaking to The Indian Express, former Supreme Court Justice Abhay S Oka said the executive is involved at every stage of judicial appointments but the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners involves only 3 members.
Stronger IPR will drive next phase of India–Denmark ties: Envoy Rasmus A Kristensen
September 25, 2026 3:11 pm
In a chat on IPR, India-Denmark trade relations, Denmark's envoy to India Rasmus A Kristensen says his country can serve as a gateway and partner for innovative Indian companies seeking to engage with the European market.
When the joke doesn’t land: Why stand-up comedians keep running into the law
September 21, 2026 5:17 pm
Stand-up comedy often pushes boundaries, but in India, comedians are facing legal action amid allegations of obscenity, defamation and offending religious sentiments. Courts, meanwhile, rely on context and precedents to draw the line.
4 more Supreme Court judges, 1 big question: Will diversity find space on the bench?
September 14, 2026 6:53 pm
Four new seats in the Supreme Court may ease pendency, but with women making up just 4% of the top court’s judges, experts say the expansion must also address the lack of diversity at the country’s highest judicial forum.
Why this Kerala doctor took India's car seat belt issue to Supreme Court
September 12, 2026 2:00 pm
Speaking to the Indian Express, Dr Jothydev Kesavadev, said he hoped seat belt enforcement would eventually become as routine as helmet enforcement.
'Killing the messenger': Allahabad High Court stays FIR against journalist who 'exposed' school's plight
September 11, 2026 12:03 pm
The Allahabad High Court stayed the FIR and directed no action should be taken against journalist Amit Yadav until further orders.
Citing barefoot Beed woman’s ‘struggle’, Bombay High Court gives mother children's custody
September 07, 2026 3:30 pm
The court referred to a recent incident reported in Beed district where a widowed woman participated in a three-kilometre race, running barefoot and in a saree, to meet her children’s educational needs.
‘University is meant for dissent’: Former Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia
September 16, 2026 8:07 am
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia speaks to The Indian Express about dissent, death penalty and languages, adding that once the Supreme Court Collegium recommends names for judges, their appointments must not be stopped without strong reasons.
How well does India’s food safety rulebook protect what actually lands on your plate?
September 04, 2026 11:37 am
Recent incidents involving food safety inspections, licence cancellations and regulatory action have brought safe food practices in India and rules governing it into sharp focus.
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