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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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Why the Supreme Court upheld hanging as a constitutional mode of execution
August 19, 2026 10:57 IST
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of hanging as a mode of executing a death sentence, holding that the method does not violate the right to dignity under Article 21.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Under fire for his blackball order, Bar Council chief says sorry to law students
August 15, 2026 21:45 IST
The letter comes a day after Mishra announced that the BCI was closing all proceedings against NALSAR's graduating batch of 2026.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
NALSAR row: Can Bar Council of India stop enrolment of law graduates?
August 14, 2026 14:59 IST
The BCI regulates legal education, recognises law degrees, supervises State Bar Councils and exercises disciplinary jurisdiction over advocates. But many of those powers begin only after a person enters the profession.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Why petition against Bodh Gaya Temple Act cites Hindu rituals, Buddhist rights
August 13, 2026 21:02 IST
At its core, the petition argues that the existing statutory framework dilutes Buddhists’ right to manage the shrine.
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Bar Council drops proceedings against NALSAR graduates over CJI boycott call
August 13, 2026 20:18 IST
The Bar Council of India had earlier demanded a report from NALSAR’s vice-chancellor, ordering the university to identify the key organisers behind the alleged campaign against the Chief Justice of India.
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Supreme Court Collegium recommends 4 High Court Chief Justices: Know the judges
August 13, 2026 14:07 IST
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice V Kameswar Rao for the Patna High Court, Justice Ravindra V Ghuge for the Calcutta High Court, Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi for the Bombay High Court and Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra for the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
‘Intrusion into mental privacy’: How courts treat lie detector tests, amid NEET case plea
August 12, 2026 06:30 IST
Even if certain conditions are met for administering lie-detection tests, the Supreme Court has drawn distinctions between administering the test and relying on its results.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
How states can withdraw FIRs against students booked during CJP protestsSubscriber Only
August 04, 2026 18:39 IST
The Supreme Court clarified that states remain free to close or withdraw FIRs registered against students during the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party, as long as they follow the procedure prescribed by law.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026
SC judge bats for transparency, says calling people ‘ants’ or other names unconstitutional
August 01, 2026 17:58 IST
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called for greater transparency in judicial appointments, saying public scrutiny and disclosure of Collegium reasons would strengthen accountability.
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
Seven years on, how Assam’s NRC process remains incompleteSubscriber Only
July 28, 2026 14:50 IST
A plea in the Supreme Court says that publishing the NRC list was only half the process. Two things were legally supposed to follow — identity cards for those included, and an appeal process begun for those excluded.
Tue, Jul 28, 2026
Before Team Nilekani, ex-ISRO chief-led panel tried to fix exams: What its report saidSubscriber Only
July 27, 2026 18:04 IST
Constituted after the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak controversy, the K Radhakrishnan Committee submitted a report containing 101 recommendations. It aimed to transform the NTA into “a nimble, zero-error, adaptive and integrative process”.
Tue, Jul 28, 2026
‘No law bans eating chicken over the Ganga’: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan slams arrests over biryani
July 26, 2026 05:23 IST
He added that students are often suspended as well, forcing them to approach courts before they can resume their education.
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
Centre eyeing tougher rules for paper leaks: What India’s existing law to tackle exam fraud saysSubscriber Only
July 24, 2026 13:03 IST
Enacted in 2024 after a series of paper leak scandals, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act was designed to deter organised malpractice and protect the integrity of public examinations.
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
Why the ED’s case against Lalit Modi was overturned and what it means for his returnSubscriber Only
July 24, 2026 11:04 IST
The ED case concerned the payments BCCI made to South Africa's cricket board for hosting the 2009 IPL. Lalit Modi has now expressed his willingness to return to India.
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
PM Modi’s push for fast-track courts amid paper leak protests: How they work, where they lagSubscriber Only
July 23, 2026 14:02 IST
PM Modi’s fast-track court proposal for paper leak cases comes amid protests, but can these courts deliver faster justice amid India’s judicial backlog?
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
‘Looking forward to returning to India’: Lalit Modi after Tribunal clears him in FEMA violation case
July 22, 2026 22:30 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, Lalit Modi’s counsel Mahmood Abdi said, “In this regard, there is no other case pending against Mr Modi.”
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
On safeguards against ‘bulldozer justice’, why Allahabad HC delivered a split verdictSubscriber Only
July 21, 2026 18:59 IST
A division bench said that the state cannot demolish a house to punish the family for an alleged offence. However, it was split on the question of whether the HC can create additional safeguards against state action.
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
For aggrieved homebuyers, why enforcing a RERA order is more difficult than obtaining oneSubscriber Only
July 21, 2026 16:13 IST
The Parsvnath Developers case tells the story of a larger problem in the housing segment: getting a favourable order from the real estate regulator is often just the beginning of a homebuyer’s ordeal.
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
CJP march to Parliament: What is the law invoked to impose curfew across New Delhi, how it is usedSubscriber Only
July 20, 2026 14:54 IST
Section 163 of the BNSS is most associated with restrictions on protests and public assemblies. But an empirical study of its use in Delhi suggests protest-related orders account for only a small share of what it is actually used for.
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Why the Supreme Court questioned the two-child rule for panchayat electionsSubscriber Only
July 18, 2026 19:35 IST
The Supreme Court's observations have reopened the debate over the two-child rule for panchayat elections. Here's the law, the precedent, and the demographic context.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Row over film on Lord Jagannath: Can courts stop release of a CBFC-certified film?Subscriber Only
July 17, 2026 14:34 IST
After the Orissa High Court halted the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath', the Supreme Court allowed it to be screened after the Rath Yatra. This came after the producer questioned the scope of the HC’s order and whether it can overrule the CBFC certification.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
‘Counsel, you are on mute’: The world of virtual courtsSubscriber Only
July 15, 2026 07:12 IST
The pandemic derailed the best of plans. But this was also the time India’s courtrooms got on to a new track, starting virtual hearings with lawyers and litigants struggling as much with the mute button as with patchy networks. Amaal Sheikh & Sohini Ghosh on how e-courts are now a key part of India's justice delivery system.
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
Explained: Challenges to Madhya Pradesh HC on Bhojshala-Kamal Maula disputeSubscriber Only
July 15, 2026 06:00 IST
The dispute arose from a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India order that allowed Hindu worship on Tuesdays and during Basant Panchami, and Muslim prayers on Fridays. The HC then ordered the ASI to conduct a fresh scientific survey.
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Why the Supreme Court upheld a wife’s right to access husband’s hotel room recordsSubscriber Only
July 07, 2026 18:15 IST
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with an order allowing a wife to access her husband's hotel records and call detail records to prove adultery in divorce proceedings. The ruling offers fresh insight into how courts are balancing privacy rights against the need for evidence in matrimonial litigation.
Wed, Jul 08, 2026
Explained: Kerala HC urges Parliament to let Christian women file for divorce where they liveSubscriber Only
July 07, 2026 10:15 IST
Christian Divorce Act amendment: Kerala High Court has urged Parliament to allow Christian women to file divorce petitions where they reside, highlighting a gap in the 1869 law.
Tue, Jul 07, 2026
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