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Amaal Sheikh
Amaal Sheikh is a Legal Correspondent at The Indian Express, where she writes for the Explained Section. She holds a B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights Law from NLSIU, Bangalore. Her work explores how law shapes policy and everyday life. She can be reached via LinkedIn.
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Delhi HC bans unauthorised use of Madhavan’s likeness: How personality rights evolved in India
December 24, 2025 16:22 IST
India does not have a standalone statute to define personality rights. Courts have assembled these through a combination of intellectual property law and constitutional principles. Here is what to know
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
Explained: Karnataka’s new Bill for punishing social boycott, including by caste panchayats
December 22, 2025 16:27 IST
The Bill also recognises social exclusion beyond the caste factor and penalises discrimination based on “morality, social acceptance, political inclination, sexuality or any other basis”.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
By keeping itself out of RTI ambit, why SHANTI Bill has raised transparency concerns
December 20, 2025 07:35 IST
The issue with Section 39 of the SHANTI Bill is not that the N-power-related information can be withheld — the RTI Act already permits this — but the manner and finality of the exemption.
Sun, Dec 21, 2025
As SC re-examines Harish Rana case, recalling India’s law on euthanasia and landmark cases
December 19, 2025 14:27 IST
Describing Harish Rana's condition as “pathetic”, the court indicated it would consider if life-sustaining treatment can be withdrawn. Assisted suicide remains outside constitutional protection, but the legal picture is complex.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
Vrindavan’s Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj temple dispute back in court: Why, what has happened so far
December 18, 2025 18:01 IST
A writ petition has been filed questioning the functioning of the Vrindavan temple management committee constituted by the court in August. Here's why
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
In Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s conviction, role of China’s National Security LawSubscriber Only
December 16, 2025 14:43 IST
The law is among the various institutional changes that China has introduced to the city in recent years. Lai’s trial became a test of whether editorial direction could constitute criminal conspiracy.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
SC allows issuance Scheduled Caste certificate for girl based on mother’s caste: What does the law say?Subscriber Only
December 10, 2025 15:42 IST
During the hearing, the CJI asked a brief but pointed question: 'With changing times, why should caste not follow the mother?' This is the first time a CJI has framed the issue in such direct terms
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
In alleged religious conversion case, why Scheduled Caste identity came up in Allahabad HCSubscriber Only
December 07, 2025 14:36 IST
How does the Constitution view people from the Scheduled Castes who convert to another religion?
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
Flat size cannot be the basis for hike in common services fees: What a Bengaluru court ruledSubscriber Only
December 04, 2025 14:35 IST
A Bengaluru resident argued that common services such as security, lifts, lighting, and waste collection are consumed identically by all residents, and the owners of bigger flats should not be charged more for them in residential complexes.
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
How SC brought down curtains on Sterling Group bank fraud caseSubscriber Only
November 29, 2025 18:49 IST
Last week, the Supreme Court closed all civil and criminal cases against them after promoters Nitin and Chetan Sandesara offered to deposit Rs 5,100 crore. Here’s a breakdown of the case and what the court said.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
SC to hear today constitutional challenge to Online Gaming Act; plea says ban on games of skill violates ‘fundamental right’
November 26, 2025 10:20 IST
The petitioner has challenged multiple sections of the Online Gaming Act before the Supreme Court and sought a stay on its provisions, besides an order restraining the Centre from taking coercive steps.
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Stalking, neighbourhood fights: Why Delhi HC is leaning on community service over trial to close minor casesSubscriber Only
November 24, 2025 08:19 IST
Orders from the Delhi HC between July 2024 and October 2025 show courts using community service to balance law with social resolution — offering the accused a clean slate, victims closure, and courts a way to close cases.
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
How Supreme Court has defined contours of gubernatorial power, over the yearsSubscriber Only
November 21, 2025 15:14 IST
Here is a timeline of cases, from 1952 to 2025, in which the apex court determined both the limits of the Governor’s power and the areas in which discretion can be exercised
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
SC strikes down Vanashakti judgment: Why ruling is significantSubscriber Only
November 20, 2025 15:25 IST
The Supreme Court rarely exercises the power to review its own judgments. By recalling its judgment from May, the court has has put ex post facto environmental clearance up for being litigated again
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Sale deeds and SC: What apex court has said about property ownership and what it meansSubscriber Only
November 17, 2025 15:49 IST
In two rulings this year, the SC clarified that registration of a sale deed does not necessarily mean ownership of property under the current laws, even suggesting reforms to a ‘structurally fragile’ system. Here's a breakdown of what the court said.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
‘No suspicious circumstances pointed out’: Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Arms Act against foreign nationalSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 20:02 IST
According to the FIR, a single live ammunition was detected in the petitioner’s handbag in January 2025, while she was departing from IGI Airport for Hong Kong.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Explained: Proposed Israeli death penalty law & why it’s being criticisedSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 15:23 IST
The bill was introduced in the Knesset by Itmar Ben-Gvir, Benjamin Netanyahu’s far right ally
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Can Trump sue the BBC for defamation over January 6 documentary?Subscriber Only
November 13, 2025 14:37 IST
Trump has said he had “an obligation” to sue the BBC for “defrauding the public” by turning a “calming speech” into a “radical” one. But there are several hurdles to his legal challenge.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Explained: Delhi HC holds marriage of ST couple with Hindu rituals under Hindu Marriage ActSubscriber Only
November 08, 2025 12:11 IST
Both the High Court and family court did not deliberate on whether the Lambada community as a whole had become “Hinduised”, and limited the scope of their verdicts to whether the particular marriage had been conducted according to Hindu rituals
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
Malayalam film before Kerala HC on CBFC cuts: How film censorship works in IndiaSubscriber Only
November 06, 2025 13:44 IST
The process for certifying films runs in stages. An examining committee watches the film and makes a recommendation, after which the film may be referred to a revising committee. Certification follows, sometimes with mandated edits
Thu, Nov 06, 2025
Balance evidentiary privilege with procedural needs: What SC held on summons to advocatesSubscriber Only
October 31, 2025 15:18 IST
The case was triggered by a summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to two senior advocates of the SC, Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal, which the Bar Associations had widely condemned.
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
Explained: Supreme Court to determine criteria for seniority in higher judicial servicesSubscriber Only
October 29, 2025 13:01 IST
The data shared by several High Courts in their affidavits shows a clear gap between judges who are promoted through the ranks and those who enter service directly from the Bar
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Why SC held minors can reject property sale made by guardians after attaining majoritySubscriber Only
October 28, 2025 14:47 IST
The court reaffirmed a century-old principle that a minor’s property rights can be protected through conduct demonstrating clear repudiation, not only through formal litigation.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
Over 54,000 stray dogs sterilised in 6 months, MCD tells SC; data shows month-on-month dipSubscriber Only
October 28, 2025 06:25 IST
Across 232 MCD wards, the document states, approximately 70% sterilisation and immunisation of stray dogs has been completed
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
SC asks Centre, CBI, Haryana to respond in a ‘digital arrests’ case: the problem, what courts have said earlierSubscriber Only
October 20, 2025 14:23 IST
In the first two months of 2025 alone, 17,718 cases of digital arrest were reported. A 'digital arrest' scam usually begins with a phone or video call from someone posing as a government official. Once the conversation starts, the caller builds credibility.
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