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Khadija Khan
Khadija Khan is a correspondent with The Indian Express, Delhi. She writes on law and the judiciary for the Express Explained vertical. Prior to this, she was with Bar & Bench where she covered the Delhi High Court and also produced videos for them. She tweets @khadijakhan55
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Supreme Court income tax order on Sikkim, and the protests it has triggeredSubscriber Only
February 04, 2023 06:06 IST
Political parties in Sikkim, including the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), have been protesting against the court's observation that Sikkimese Nepalis were immigrants while allowing exemption from income tax to all old settlers cutting across ethnic lines.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
Singapore Chief Justice watches Supreme Court Proceedings: Why is he here?Subscriber Only
February 03, 2023 15:09 IST
Justice Menon is the chief guest at the event to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court on Saturday.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
What UAE’s new laws on marriage, divorce, child custody for non-Muslim residents saySubscriber Only
February 02, 2023 13:05 IST
According to the UAE’s State News Agency WAM, the new laws would make it possible for Non-Muslims to marry or divorce through a non-sharia process, legally.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Kerala HC recalls bail order amid bribery scandal: What is the caseSubscriber Only
February 02, 2023 10:01 IST
Advocate Saiby Jose Kidangoor has been accused of taking money from litigants to allegedly bribe judges.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?Subscriber Only
February 02, 2023 08:00 IST
According to the dictionary, the word puisne has French origins, which means “later born” or younger.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Two recent HC orders, a new case before SC: How the safe abortion debate continues to play out in courtsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2023 18:40 IST
In separate orders, the Delhi and Bombay HCs have allowed exemptions beyond what is laid down in MTP Act; an almost 8-month pregnant unmarried college student has now approached the Supreme Court.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
What is a living will, and the new Supreme Court order for simplifying passive euthanasia procedure?Subscriber Only
January 26, 2023 07:12 IST
SC has relaxed the guidelines for ‘advance medical directive’ that it issued in its 2018 judgment by which it had legalised passive euthanasia under certain circumstances. There is a long legal history to the matter.
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
What are mandatory minimum sentences and what is the rationale behind them?Subscriber Only
January 25, 2023 17:06 IST
Mandatory minimum sentencing refers to "a sentence which must be imposed without leaving any discretion to the court." A CJI Chandrachud-led bench has decided to examine a petition challenging mandatory minimum sentencing in case of gangrape of a minor below the age of 12.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Lawyers in India can’t advertise their work — here’s whySubscriber Only
January 24, 2023 18:26 IST
Supreme Court lawyers have condemned a 'legal powerlist' published by Forbes India. Bar Council of India Rules prohibit lawyers from advertising themselves, but that's not the case in other countries.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Freedom of speech online: What are the Florida and Texas laws the US top court could hear a challenge toSubscriber Only
January 23, 2023 18:55 IST
Although the US has primarily followed a ‘freewheeling’ approach when it comes to the regulation of speech on online platforms, the latest case has a strong possibility of changing that.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
‘Chargesheets are not public documents’: Breaking down the SC rulingSubscriber Only
January 21, 2023 15:45 IST
What is a chargesheet, and how is it different from an FIR? Why did the SC say that a chargesheet cannot be treated as a public document? We explain.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
BJP leaders on homosexuality: ‘Can’t be supported’ to ‘nothing unnatural’Subscriber Only
January 20, 2023 15:24 IST
With the Centre against appointing lawyer Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi HC judge because he is gay, a look at the evolution of BJP leaders’ position on decriminalising homosexuality.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Court says journalists not exempt from disclosing sources: What is the law on this?Subscriber Only
January 19, 2023 20:23 IST
While the Supreme Court broadly recognises the freedom of the press, including the right of journalists to ensure protection of their sources, various courts have ruled differently on this issue.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Centre vs Delhi Govt on control over services: timeline of a disputeSubscriber Only
January 14, 2023 06:30 IST
On May 6 last year, a three-judge Bench headed by former CJI N V Ramana had referred this case to a larger Bench on the Centre’s plea. The three-judge Bench had decided that the question of control over administrative services required “further examination”.
Sat, Jan 14, 2023
Man who urinated on woman on Air India flight accused of ‘outraging her modesty’: What is this offence under IPC?Subscriber Only
January 13, 2023 12:16 IST
Air India 'urination' case: Shankar Mishra is accused of 'outraging the modesty of a woman', which is a punishable offence and can lead to either a jail term of up to five years or a fine or both.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Two IndiGo fliers held in Patna: What rules say about drinking on flightsSubscriber Only
January 12, 2023 17:27 IST
The two were arrested for consuming beer on a domestic flight and creating a ruckus on the aircraft. What exactly is the law about drinking on flights? Are the rules different for domestic and international flights? We explain.
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?Subscriber Only
January 12, 2023 13:35 IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar criticised the Supreme Court for using the Basic Structure Doctrine to strike down constitutional amendments by Parliament, such as the NJAC Act. What is the Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution?
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislationSubscriber Only
January 10, 2023 16:24 IST
The Constitution gives law-making powers to the Parliament. While operational aspects can be delegated to statutory bodies, essential powers cannot be delegated.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Which countries in the world allow same-sex marriage?Subscriber Only
January 06, 2023 15:24 IST
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has transferred to the Supreme Court a batch of petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriages in India
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
Haldwani case: How did the Uttarakhand High Court arrive at its ruling?Subscriber Only
January 06, 2023 06:30 IST
On December 20 last year, the Uttarakhand High Court directed the Railways to evict those living in Haldwani’s Gafoor Basti, land adjoining the Haldwani railway station.
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