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Art 142: Dubbed ‘nuclear missile’ by V-P Dhankhar, deployed by SC in cases from Ayodhya to Bhopal to VisakhaSubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 18:51 IST
Article 142, which grants the apex court the power to pass any order necessary to ensure “complete justice”, was used sparingly until there was a spike in the 1990s amidst much political upheaval in country.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Ghibli trend: How anime has repeatedly overcome challenges that defined the timesSubscriber Only
April 12, 2025 19:51 IST
Over the years, anime has overcome a series of obstacles: from the mundane pressures of limited budgets to natural disasters. It was even weaponised to serve Imperial Japan’s propaganda machine. Here is how the industry broke free of these challenges to become what it is today
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
SC judges to publicly declare assets: Recalling the 1997 ethics code which mentioned the ideaSubscriber Only
April 06, 2025 20:18 IST
A code of ethics that the judiciary adopted three decades ago continues to inform conversations on how judges should conduct themselves while performing their official duties.
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
Why NCDRC called the current crypto regime ‘nebulous’, dismissed WazirX caseSubscriber Only
April 04, 2025 10:02 IST
The NCDRC did not comment on the measures WazirX could have taken to prevent a security breach or the losses to investors.
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
Decode Politics: Govt says UPA’s 2013 Waqf amendments were ‘extreme’. Were they?Subscriber Only
April 04, 2025 07:38 IST
Among those who welcomed the changes at the time was BJP MP Shahnawaz Hussain, who termed the Bill “quite appropriate” and said it would lead to lesser encroachments of Waqf property.
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
Can senior citizens evict their children or relatives from their property? Here’s what SC heldSubscriber Only
April 03, 2025 15:19 IST
The 2007 Senior Citizens Act establishes dedicated tribunals to hear such suits, along with appellate tribunals to hear challenges to any orders passed.
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
How ‘preparation’ for rape differs from ‘attempt’ to commit the crimeSubscriber Only
March 26, 2025 18:09 IST
It is a crucial distinction, as 'preparation' is not punishable in the vast majority of cases, while an 'attempt' to commit an offence is criminally punishable.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Law ministry to Parliament: 77% of high court judges appointed since 2018 from upper castesSubscriber Only
March 26, 2025 14:35 IST
The Constitution does not provide reservations for high court positions, but the government has been requesting chief justices of high courts to consider candidates from SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities, and women, Law Minister Arjun Kumar Meghwal said.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
IT Act and content blocking: Why X has challenged govt’s use of Section 79Subscriber Only
March 22, 2025 07:03 IST
The company has argued that the government’s “misuse” of the provision bypasses safeguards available under other provisions of the IT Act — namely Section 69A — that are specifically meant for the purpose of content moderation.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Justice Yashwant Varma stays away from court, police & fire service silent on incidentSubscriber Only
March 22, 2025 04:00 IST
In oral remarks, Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya said the court was “conscious” when a senior lawyer brought up the issue surrounding the incident and the proposal for the transfer of Justice Varma.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Who is Justice Yashwant Varma, the Delhi HC judge in middle of ‘cash recovered at home’ row?Subscriber Only
March 21, 2025 17:29 IST
From granting bail to UP doctor Kafeel Khan to rejecting the Congress’s plea against the tax reassessment proceedings initiated against it, Justice Yashwant Varma has ruled on several important cases.
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
Former CJI U U Lalit interview: ‘Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has partly decolonised laws… very difficult to shrug everything off’Subscriber Only
March 16, 2025 07:35 IST
In an interview to The Indian Express, the former CJI also says that removing Section 377 entirely from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita “took away a plank, which was available easily” for male or queer victims of sexual assault. Edited excerpts:
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Actor Ranya Rao case: What laws govern import of gold into IndiaSubscriber Only
March 15, 2025 08:08 IST
A special court Friday rejected the bail plea of actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for 'smuggling over 14 kg of gold' on a flight from Dubai to Bengaluru. What is her case, and what are the laws about gold smuggling in India?
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
How the Supreme Court limited the power of arrest under GST, Customs ActsSubscriber Only
March 10, 2025 13:37 IST
The recent ruling comes as a part of the SC’s ongoing effort to limit the broad powers of prosecuting agencies under stringent laws such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Tahawwur Rana extradition: What took so long for the US to grant India’s requestSubscriber Only
March 08, 2025 16:47 IST
If and when Rana does land in India, his trial can begin in earnest. An NIA team is waiting for a final go-ahead to fly to the US to take custody of Rana.
Sun, Mar 09, 2025
How the Supreme Court limited the power of arrest for officers under CGST, Customs ActsSubscriber Only
March 04, 2025 15:48 IST
In its ruling last week, the Supreme Court held that officers under the CGST, Customs Acts enjoy powers “analogous” to the powers of arrest, search and seizure exercised by police, and thus must be bound by the same restrictions under the CrPC.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025
Why Supreme Court stayed a Lokpal order on an HC judge over a corruption complaintSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 07:45 IST
The Lokpal is an independent statutory body that is under the aegis of the executive. Admitting its order could have opened a new avenue for complaints against judges, without abiding by the process earlier laid down for such cases.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
Telangana Backward Classes quota: 3 SC judgements behind the 50% ceiling on reservationsSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 09:01 IST
The ruling Congress in Telangana is preparing to table a bill which will increase overall reservations in the state over the 50% limit, laid down by the Supreme Court in 1992.
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
Remission without application: What Supreme Court held, whySubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 19:21 IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed states with remission policies to consider the premature release of prisoners even if they don’t apply for remission beforehand. Here is what to know.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Assam Police books Pakistan national linked to Elizabeth Gogoi: charges against Ali Tauqeer SheikhSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 19:07 IST
Ali Tauqeer Sheikh is a climate policy expert who has worked with Elizabeth Gogoi, the wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. What has he been booked for, and what happens next?
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
How Chhattisgarh HC extending marital rape exemption to Section 377 removes all recourse for womenSubscriber Only
February 15, 2025 14:33 IST
The HC ruling echoes the same concerns that legal experts had when the the new BNS omitted Section 377 in its entirety
Sat, Feb 15, 2025
Were Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments ‘obscene’ under the law?Subscriber Only
February 11, 2025 20:19 IST
The Indian judiciary is no stranger to hearing cases about works or actions of public figures being labelled “obscene”. What are the laws governing obscenity in online content? How do courts determine if a piece of media is “obscene”?
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
President’s rule imposed in Manipur: What is the provision, its historySubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 17:47 IST
What is the process of imposing President’s Rule? How has this tool been used in the past? Are there guidelines to ensure that the Centre’s power is not abused?
Sun, Feb 16, 2025
For second year, no death penalty passes SC testSubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 03:55 IST
The SC heard six appeals in 2024 — it commuted five death sentences to life imprisonment while one was acquitted
Tue, Feb 11, 2025
What issues will the Supreme Court consider in the TN govt-Governor dispute case?Subscriber Only
February 08, 2025 07:10 IST
Since 2023, when the Tamil Nadu government first approached the SC about the issue, several opposition-ruled states, including Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab, have moved the apex court over such delays. The Tamil Nadu case would be a precedent for all other cases.
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