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SC says states have power to make laws on industrial alcohol: the case and the verdict, explainedSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 12:47 IST
Industrial alcohol is not meant for human consumption. The question before the SC was whether states can regulate it or whether the Centre has exclusive control on the subject
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Does madarsa education violate secularism? SC to decideSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 05:37 IST
The Act provides the legal framework for madarsa education where, apart from the curriculum of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), religious education is imparted as well.
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Explained: story of Lady Justice, from Greek origins to todaySubscriber Only
October 19, 2024 02:30 IST
The new, six-foot-tall statue in the judges’ library is of a saree-clad woman with no blindfold, holding scales and, instead of the sword, a copy of the Constitution of India.
Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Explained: 4 issues in Supreme Court’s Assam verdictSubscriber Only
October 18, 2024 06:50 IST
SC's majority verdict upholding Section 6A of The Citizenship Act has importance not just for Assam, where politics has long been shaped by issues of migration and demography, but also for wider issues of citizenship. Here's what the court decided
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act: what is the provision, why it was challengedSubscriber Only
October 17, 2024 09:31 IST
What does Section 6A of the Citizenship Act state? Why was it challenged? What does the SC verdict mean for NRC?
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
Supreme Court verdict today on challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship ActSubscriber Only
October 17, 2024 01:00 IST
The verdict is expected to answer crucial questions regarding the grant of citizenship to immigrants and the rights of “indigenous” Assamese people.
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Abetment of suicide: why SC cautioned against ‘unnecessary prosecutions’Subscriber Only
October 16, 2024 11:37 IST
What is “abetment” of suicide? Given that allegations of harassment at the workplace are not uncommon, how has the judiciary generally looked at such cases?
Wed, Oct 16, 2024
Why did Supreme Court strike down discriminatory rules across state prison manuals?Subscriber Only
October 06, 2024 15:13 IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down numerous rules from state prison manuals that date back to the colonial era, saying these rules "reinforce caste differences" among prisoners and violate their fundamental rights
Wed, Oct 09, 2024
Orders for eateries to display owners’ names: Understanding food safety laws in statesSubscriber Only
October 03, 2024 04:44 IST
The UP government has issued directives requiring all eateries to display the names and addresses of their owners and employees. In July, SC stayed similar orders passed in UP and Uttarakhand. What are the requirements for selling food in India? What powers do states have to make laws in this regard?
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
A granddaughter writes: Before CJI Ahmadi, there was Aziz the pranksterSubscriber Only
September 28, 2024 04:00 IST
Justice Ahmadi was part of the nine-judge bench in the 1994 S R Bommai v Union of India case which placed the guardrails on the imposition of President’s rule over a state under Article 356 of the Constitution of India
Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Why Karnataka HC upheld Governor’s nod to investigate Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam caseSubscriber Only
September 25, 2024 17:17 IST
The court held that the Governor can act independently to give permission to prosecute a Chief Minister or a Minister if there is a 'real likelihood of bias' from the state government
Wed, Sep 25, 2024
Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam caseSubscriber Only
September 24, 2024 10:43 IST
The facts of the alleged MUDA scam case would “undoubtedly” require investigation and the alleged beneficiary in the family of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the court held.
Wed, Sep 25, 2024
How Supreme Court strengthened the law against child pornographySubscriber Only
September 24, 2024 07:02 IST
The Supreme Court expanded the definition of “possession” in child pornography cases to include cases where the individual may not have physical possession of child pornographic material, but they have “the power to control the material in question and the knowledge of exercise of such control”.
Tue, Sep 24, 2024
Nearly half of all posts in pollution boards vacant, some for decadesSubscriber Only
September 24, 2024 04:21 IST
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted these details in an affidavit to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on September 6.
Tue, Sep 24, 2024
As Cabinet gives nods to simultaneous elections, what comes next?Subscriber Only
September 19, 2024 07:00 IST
How will the simultaneous election project, cleared by the Union Cabinet, be implemented? What steps have been proposed by the Kovind panel? What constitutional amendments will be required?
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Kovind committee’s ‘One nation, one election’ recommendation gets Cabinet nod: What it will take to hold simultaneous elections in IndiaSubscriber Only
September 18, 2024 16:23 IST
Addressing the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said simultaneous polls would be held in two phases — the first will cover Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, and the second, which will be held within 100 days of the first, will cover local body elections
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Unpacking Kejriwal bail orderSubscriber Only
September 14, 2024 07:00 IST
Where the judges on SC Bench agreed, disagreed
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets bail: What are the bail conditions — what can be their impact?Subscriber Only
September 13, 2024 16:48 IST
Kejriwal will have to abide by the same conditions placed on him by the apex court when he received bail in connection with the Enforcement Directorate case on July 12, 2024
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Shouldn’t have been made public: Lawyers, ex-judges raise questions on PM Modi’s visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residenceSubscriber Only
September 13, 2024 03:05 IST
Former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha told The Indian Express that there is a constitutional separation of power and “normally, a certain distance is to be maintained” between the judiciary and the executive.
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
‘Effective consultation’: How SC ruling underlines process of HC judges’ appointmentSubscriber Only
September 10, 2024 08:40 IST
The SC had in both the Second and Third Judges cases highlighted the importance of considering seniority among judges while making recommendations for appointments.
Tue, Sep 10, 2024
Explained: The law and the ground realities of passive euthanasia in IndiaSubscriber Only
September 07, 2024 08:52 IST
In 2011, the Supreme Court for the first time recognised the legality of passive euthanasia in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v Union of India.
Sun, Sep 08, 2024
Kejriwal bail plea in CBI case: Main arguments before Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
September 06, 2024 18:35 IST
The court has heard both sides and reserved its judgment. Among the questions raised: the logic of denying bail in a PCA case when a favourable order has already been passed in the more stringent PMLA case for the same alleged offence.
Fri, Sep 06, 2024
What California’s new law regulating use of deceased personalities’ likeness saysSubscriber Only
September 05, 2024 15:38 IST
With generative AI now able to create convincing digital replicas of persons’ voice and physical likeness, California’s AB 1836 is a milestone regulatory measure which may pave the way for other jurisdictions to also consider similar protections.
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
State changes in rape law: How Bengal, Andhra, and Maharashtra Bills compareSubscriber Only
September 05, 2024 06:57 IST
The West Bengal Assembly has passed the ‘Aparajita’ Bill, introducing the death penalty for rape. How does this Bill compare with similar Bills passed by the Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra Assemblies?
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
‘Bulldozer justice’: What do local laws in states say about demolitions?Subscriber Only
September 03, 2024 17:55 IST
SC has said it will lay down ‘pan-India guidelines’ on demolitions. State laws do allow demolitions under specific conditions, and after following due process. A look at some examples.
Tue, Sep 03, 2024Journalism of Courage
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