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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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SC allows separate criminal cases from multiple bounced cheques in single deal
January 13, 2026 07:35 IST
The SC reversed a decision of the Delhi High Court, and held that under Section 138, the cause of action is linked to the cheque, not to the underlying transaction.
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
How AI is making its case in courts, trimming trials and errorsSubscriber Only
January 08, 2026 17:16 IST
Specially designed tools help Supreme Court and HCs reduce work loads, get around translation delays, sift through documents, with human interface ensuring accuracy
Fri, Jan 09, 2026
Thiruparankundram: Why Madras HC dismissed TN security fears over ceremonial lamp lighting
January 07, 2026 08:21 IST
The HC Division Bench called the the apprehension of unrest 'an imaginary ghost created by them for their convenience sake and to put one community against other community under suspicion and constant mistrust.'
Wed, Jan 07, 2026
SC hands Adani Power a major victory: Why govt cannot tax SEZ electricity as a ‘foreign import’
January 06, 2026 19:32 IST
The issue pertained to whether electricity wheeled from an SEZ to the DTA could attract customs duty. While electricity imports carried a nil rate of duty, the centre sought to levy duty on electricity cleared from SEZs into the domestic market via a series of customs notifications from 2010
Wed, Jan 07, 2026
Who are the five granted bail in the Northeast Delhi riots case, what was their role
January 05, 2026 14:45 IST
The Supreme Court found that continued custody of the five was ‘not shown to be indispensable to the conduct of a fair trial’. The Indian Express breaks down the case
Mon, Jan 05, 2026
General category open to all candidates based on merit: What the SC said, and why it is significant
January 03, 2026 13:21 IST
Upholding a Rajasthan High Court ruling, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih clarified that the open or general category is not a closed compartment reserved for candidates of a particular social group
Sun, Jan 04, 2026Why SC said pending criminal cases can’t bar a citizen from obtaining passport
January 02, 2026 15:48 IST
The Supreme Court has ruled that so long as criminal courts retain the power to permit or prohibit travel on a case-by-case basis, authorities cannot refuse to renew or issue passport to a citizen, who is an accused in a criminal case
Fri, Jan 02, 2026
Why SC quashed a Rajasthan govt notification that created revenue villages named after individualsSubscriber Only
December 30, 2025 15:34 IST
The Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe last week set aside the order of the division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court that had allowed the villages to retain their names
Tue, Dec 30, 2025
Probate of will no longer mandatory: How inheritance process may ease, with some exceptionsSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 16:20 IST
In effect, probate functioned as a pre-emptive filter, forcing scrutiny at the planning stage, before property or assets were distributed. It was mandatory for certain religious communities in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
Mon, Dec 29, 2025
Delhi HC bans unauthorised use of Madhavan’s likeness: How personality rights evolved in IndiaSubscriber Only
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
Sun, Dec 28, 2025
Explained: Karnataka’s new Bill for punishing social boycott, including by caste panchayatsSubscriber Only
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 concernsSubscriber Only
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 casesSubscriber Only
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 farSubscriber Only
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’Subscriber Only
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.
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