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Regulating religious conversions to Buddhism: What is the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act ?Subscriber Only
April 13, 2024 13:14 IST
According to the state government, the GFR Act “seeks to deal with religious conversion through allurement, force or by misrepresentation or by any other fraudulent means.”
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
Before SC’s 9-judge bench, question of whether states can levy excise duty on industrial alcoholSubscriber Only
April 05, 2024 07:12 IST
Essentially, the question before the apex court is whether states can regulate industrial alcohol or whether the Centre exercises exclusive control on the subject.
Fri, Apr 05, 2024
Why Tamil Nadu is claiming disaster relief funds from the CentreSubscriber Only
April 04, 2024 19:24 IST
Both the states have approached the Supreme Court arguing that the Centre’s inaction violates the Disaster Management Act of 2005. Here is what you need to know.
Fri, Apr 05, 2024
Starbucks or in-house cafe? Starting Tuesday, Delhi High Court to see stiff competitionSubscriber Only
March 30, 2024 05:42 IST
Starbucks may have an edge in terms of physical accessibility though. The DHCBA cafeteria has a notice outside that says it is limited to lawyers and court officials, which may pose a problem for lawyers wishing to advise their clients on the HC premises.
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
Kerala govt goes to SC over Governor withholding assent to Bills: The issues and the lawSubscriber Only
March 29, 2024 06:39 IST
This is the newest chapter in the conflict between states ruled by opposition parties and their Governors, who are appointed by the President on the Centre’s advice. State govts of Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Telangana have seen major disagreements with their respective Governors.
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain onlineSubscriber Only
March 27, 2024 19:40 IST
In striking down the trial court order on the case, the Supreme Court also relayed a cautionary tale on SLAPP suits often used by big corporations to clamp down on free speech.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
How Supreme Court is overseeing conservation of the Great Indian BustardSubscriber Only
March 26, 2024 21:14 IST
The GIB is an avian species, which was classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2011. The biggest threat to these birds is the overhead power lines as the GIB frequently collide with them and get killed.
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Why did the SC refuse to stay the appointments of two election commissioners?Subscriber Only
March 21, 2024 19:49 IST
How did the recent law to appoint Election Commissioners come into being? Why were the appointments and the law challenged? On what grounds can the Supreme Court stay a legislation?
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
Why Kerala and the Centre are in a dispute over state borrowing limits at the SCSubscriber Only
March 17, 2024 17:45 IST
Before the SC began hearing the case in February 2024, Kerala CM Vijayan had staged a protest at Jantar Mantar alongside other CMs from Opposition-ruled states, calling the Centre’s actions “politically motivated…against non-BJP-run states”.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024
How the Karnataka government has justified its hookah banSubscriber Only
March 17, 2024 07:05 IST
The Karnataka government took this measure to ostensibly protect public health. But restaurant and bar owners claim that the ban is illegal.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024
333 individuals, bonds worth Rs 358.91 croreSubscriber Only
March 16, 2024 05:13 IST
Among them, 63 individuals purchased bonds totalling to more than Rs 1 crore, which, at Rs 310.73 crore, form almost 87% of all donations made by individuals.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024
What it will take to have simultaneous elections in India: Unpacking the Kovind committee reportSubscriber Only
March 15, 2024 08:11 IST
In its report submitted to President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, the High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind has recommended that elections to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies should be held at the same time.
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
Why did SC reject SBI’s application for extension of time to submit details on electoral bonds?Subscriber Only
March 11, 2024 15:11 IST
The SBI had filed an application on March 4, asking for time until June 30 to comply with the court's direction in its landmark judgment striking down the EBS last month. The application was filed two days before the expiry of the deadline set by the court in its judgment.
Mon, Mar 11, 2024
The nature of ‘royalty’ case: How an alleged typographical error led to 9-judge SC caseSubscriber Only
March 09, 2024 07:45 IST
The Supreme Court recently began hearings to decide if a ‘royalty’ is a tax and if a state can levy a tax on the mining of minerals.
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Explained: Ladakh, Article 371, and the Sixth Schedule of the ConstitutionSubscriber Only
March 07, 2024 07:07 IST
Shah is learnt to have told the Leh Apex Body (ABL) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) that their concerns related to jobs, land, and culture would be taken care of, but the government would not go as far as to include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Fri, Mar 08, 2024
JMM bribes for votes ruling: How Supreme Court interpreted privilege for lawmakersSubscriber Only
March 05, 2024 07:14 IST
The SC held that both the court and Parliament can exercise jurisdiction on the actions of lawmakers in parallel. This is because the purpose of punishment by the House is different from the purpose of a criminal trial.
Wed, Mar 06, 2024
As SC overturns Narasimha Rao decision, remembering its 1998 ruling in JMM cash-for-votes caseSubscriber Only
March 04, 2024 18:02 IST
The Supreme Court, in P V Narasimha Rao vs State (CBI/Spe), had held that legislators were immune from prosecution for bribery under Article 105(2) of the Constitution.
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
Bribes for votes: SC says MLAs and MPs not immune from prosecution. What was the case?Subscriber Only
March 03, 2024 13:44 IST
Currently, legislators are protected from criminal prosecution for bribes in connection with their speech and votes in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. Why did the SC reconsider the issue?
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
Is the President immune from prosecution? US Supreme Court to decide on Trump caseSubscriber Only
March 02, 2024 14:04 IST
What are the charges against Trump? What is the law on presidential immunity in the US? What have past SCOTUS rulings held? And how does the situation in the United States compare to that in India?
Sun, Mar 03, 2024
Why the Supreme Court overturned its 2018 decision, which set a time limit on courts’ stay ordersSubscriber Only
March 01, 2024 11:57 IST
The court held that an SC bench from 2018 did not have the power to set a six-month time limit for vacating stay orders. What are stay orders and how do they impact case proceedings, for both parties and the legal system at large? We explain.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
Why did the Supreme Court ban Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali from advertising its products?Subscriber Only
February 28, 2024 16:39 IST
The apex court lambasted Patanjali for publishing misleading advertisements and banned it from marketing its products until further orders are passed.
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Row over Karnataka temple Bill: What changes it proposed, how other states manage temple revenuesSubscriber Only
February 28, 2024 07:00 IST
The Karnataka temple Bill was defeated in the state Legislative Council. Why has the BJP criticised it, and how different is it from the law already in place? What has the Congress govt said?
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Justice A M Khanwilkar: Aadhaar to UAPA to PMLA, he authored many crucial ordersSubscriber Only
February 28, 2024 03:54 IST
Khanwilkar, 66, is only the second chairperson of the Lokpal. Appointed as a judge of the Bombay HC in March 2000, Khanwilkar served as CJ of the Himachal Pradesh HC and Madhya Pradesh HC, before being elevated to the SC.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
Gyanvapi case: Why Allahabad HC called govt order restraining puja in Vyasji ka tehkhana ‘illegal’Subscriber Only
February 26, 2024 20:48 IST
The cellar in the Gyanvapi mosque complex is called 'Vyasji ka tehkhana', after the Vyas family who claim to own the property.
Tue, Feb 27, 2024
Why Maharashtra is exempting private schools from RTE quota admissionsSubscriber Only
February 24, 2024 15:43 IST
Maharashtra joins Kerala and Karnataka to dilute private schools’ obligations under The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Here is why.
Sun, Feb 25, 2024Journalism of Courage
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