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UP govt proposes strengthening anti-conversion law: why, what are the key changes?Subscriber Only
July 30, 2024 19:21 IST
Why does the Yogi Adityanath government in UP want to amend the state’s anti-conversion law? What are they key changes proposed? And what lies ahead?
Thu, Aug 01, 2024
‘Royalty is not a tax’: How Supreme Court recognised states’ powers to tax mining activitiesSubscriber Only
July 25, 2024 15:26 IST
Royalty is not a tax, the Supreme Court has ruled. States have the power to tax mining activities. How did this long-pending matter reach a nine-judge Constitution Bench; what issues did the judges consider?
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Why the Supreme Court couldn’t agree on environmental release of GM mustardSubscriber Only
July 25, 2024 07:48 IST
On September 15, 2015, the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants (CGMCP) at the Delhi University sought the GEAC’s approval for the environmental release of a genetically engineered hybrid mustard called DMH-11 (commonly known as GM mustard).
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Why has SC stayed police notice asking dhaba owners on Kanwar Yatra route to disclose their names?Subscriber Only
July 23, 2024 19:34 IST
Under what law did police act? Is it about privacy of shop owners and workers? Is the notice issued by police discriminatory? What questions does the case raise?
Sat, Jul 27, 2024
What is Governor’s immunity under Article 361, set to be reviewed by Supreme Court?Subscriber Only
July 22, 2024 08:33 IST
A three-judge SC Bench took up the issue of Governor's immunity after a contractual employee of the West Bengal Raj Bhavan moved a petition against Governor CV Ananda Bose, alleging sexual harassment.
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Why ex-Telangana CM KCR opposed the Justice Reddy Commission’s inquiry into agreements under his govtSubscriber Only
July 21, 2024 19:55 IST
Telangana’s Congress govt appointed a commission this year to look into alleged irregularities in power purchase agreements made under the KCR govt. Here is what happened.
Sun, Jul 21, 2024
Bombay HC quashes exemption from RTE quota for private schools: what did the rule say?Subscriber Only
July 19, 2024 19:32 IST
The quota comes under Section 12(1)(C) of The Right Of Children To Free And Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Students admitted under this quota are given fee concessions, with the state government meant to reimburse private schools for the same.
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Explained: The California law on gender identity in schools, over which Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX HQsSubscriber Only
July 19, 2024 08:20 IST
Elon Musk cited this law as the reason for moving SpaceX headquarters out of the state in the US. What are the law's provisions?
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Key issue will be back in SC: What constitutes a Money Bill?Subscriber Only
July 17, 2024 08:46 IST
Money Bills offer a fast-track route to enact legislation because they do not require passage in Rajya Sabha.
Wed, Jul 17, 2024
Imran Khan’s political party to be banned: What Pakistan’s laws say on the chargesSubscriber Only
July 16, 2024 17:59 IST
Articles on high treason and banning political parties can be found in the Constitution of Pakistan. What do they say and have such actions been taken in the past?
Tue, Jul 16, 2024
Supreme Court gets two new judges, Justice N Kotiswar Singh is first from ManipurSubscriber Only
July 16, 2024 14:23 IST
The elevation of Justices Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan was approved only days after the SC Collegium recommended both Judges on July 1. The collegium highlighted the importance of diversity on the bench when recommending both judges.
Wed, Jul 17, 2024
Supreme Court upholds Rs 10 lakh fine against Mercedes, order Rs 36 lakh refund for ‘defects’Subscriber Only
July 13, 2024 21:50 IST
A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal observed that there is no “straitjacket” method to decide if the cars were purchased for commercial purposes, but mentioned that the “dominant intention or dominant purpose” should be to facilitate profit generation.
Sat, Jul 13, 2024
12 years after Assam man was declared a foreigner, Supreme Court restores citizenship: ‘A miscarriage of justice’Subscriber Only
July 13, 2024 08:00 IST
Court says Foreigners Act does not empower authorities to “pick a person at random, knock at his door and tell him, ‘We suspect you of being a foreigner’, and then rest easy”
Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Bail order should be stayed only in rare, exceptional cases: SC to EDSubscriber Only
July 12, 2024 16:08 IST
A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih said courts cannot curtail the liberty of an accused in a casual manner.
Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Why Supreme Court held location sharing of an accused cannot be a bail conditionSubscriber Only
July 12, 2024 08:40 IST
The court also held that “any bail condition which enables the Police/ Investigation Agency to track every movement of the accused by using any technology or otherwise would undoubtedly violate the right to privacy guaranteed under Article 21”.
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
What is a divorced Muslim woman’s right to maintenance under the CrPC?Subscriber Only
July 11, 2024 06:51 IST
While the ruling follows a 22-year-old landmark precedent, it sparked a discussion on the chequered legal and political history of the right to maintenance of Muslim women.
Sun, Jul 14, 2024
With SC hearing NEET-UG exam pleas, recalling what it said earlier on recruitment irregularitiesSubscriber Only
July 08, 2024 20:31 IST
In a case related to recruitment for a Delhi government body, the Supreme Court said a "spectrum" exists in dealing with paper leaks and other issues in selections or public recruitment.
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
How did High Courts interpret the new criminal laws for the first time?Subscriber Only
July 05, 2024 18:07 IST
The judges referred to the BNSS to decide if the cases before them should be decided using the old procedure under the CrPC, or under the new criminal law regime.
Fri, Jul 05, 2024
Justice Sheel Nagu appointed Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High CourtSubscriber Only
July 05, 2024 02:10 IST
Justice Nagu was serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court after Chief Justice Ravi Malimath demitted the office on May 24, 2024.
Fri, Jul 05, 2024
Criminal immunity for Donald Trump: What the US Supreme Court ruledSubscriber Only
July 03, 2024 08:50 IST
This comes as a huge relief for former President Donald Trump, who faces a criminal case for allegedly attempting to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election, while he was in power.
Wed, Jul 03, 2024
Red Fort case: What are the standards for awarding death sentence, the President’s ‘mercy’ powerSubscriber Only
June 14, 2024 08:15 IST
The President’s decision, made on May 27, came after Arif failed to obtain relief from the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court in his appeals against a trial court order of October 2005. He can challenge the President’s decision and prolong the proceedings further.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
Andhra Pradesh vs Telangana: Unresolved issues between the states that went to courtSubscriber Only
June 08, 2024 07:00 IST
After Andhra Pradesh was divided in 2014, the two successor states were embroiled in several legal disputes related to the division of the assets and institutions of the erstwhile undivided state. Here's what has happened so far.
Mon, Jun 10, 2024
Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequencesSubscriber Only
June 04, 2024 19:14 IST
The Indore Lok Sabha constituency saw more than 2 lakh votes polled for NOTA. Here is why the option was introduced and what happens in the unlikely situation when NOTA receives more votes than all other candidates
Wed, Jun 05, 2024
Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for its women employeesSubscriber Only
May 29, 2024 09:49 IST
The Sikkim High Court, the country's smallest High Court, has three judges and just 9 officers in the registry including one woman officer.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s murder conviction has been set aside. Why is he still in prison?Subscriber Only
May 28, 2024 17:55 IST
Ram Rahim continues to be lodged in jail in Rohtak, Haryana, in relation to convictions in other cases filed against him on charges of rape and murder.
Tue, May 28, 2024Journalism of Courage
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