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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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What are electoral bonds, how has govt defended them, what Supreme Court has to decideSubscriber Only
October 30, 2023 19:13 IST
What concerns have petitioners raised against electoral bonds? What has the court said about them earlier?
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
‘A vote of conscience’: CJI on his verdict in same-sex marriage at US universitySubscriber Only
October 24, 2023 05:35 IST
On the lack of agreement between the bench on key issues like recognising civil unions, CJI Chandrachud said, “Three of my colleagues recognised the right but said that we cannot elevate this to a constitutional right.
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
Affidavit, approver: What Mahua, Hiranandani are talking aboutSubscriber Only
October 21, 2023 13:01 IST
What is a sworn affidavit? How is it different from an approver affidavit? Can anyone make an affidavit at any time?
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Affidavit, sworn under oath: What do these terms mean?Subscriber Only
October 21, 2023 07:07 IST
Moitra has rejected the contents of what she said was Hiranandani's "approver affidavit" on a “white piece of paper with no letterhead”.
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
Special Marriage Act: Supreme Court says smaller bench can look into issuesSubscriber Only
October 18, 2023 05:04 IST
In its 366-page ruling, the Supreme Court indicated that this was not a question of law that necessitated a five-judge bench ruling. “Hence this issue was to be left for consideration by a numerically smaller bench,” the court said.
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
SC verdict on same sex marriages Explained Highlights: No fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, says Supreme Court
October 17, 2023 09:34 IST
Same-Sex Marriage in India Explained Highlights: A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pronounced the verdict on marriage equality on October 17. Scroll down for what the judges said and their arguments' explanation.
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
SC verdict on same sex marriages soon: Complete summary of the arguments made during hearingSubscriber Only
October 17, 2023 06:49 IST
While the petitioners cited fundamental rights and argued that LGBTQIA+ couples deserve the legal privileges bestowed by marriage, the other side argued about the impact on children and the state's legitimate interest in regulating marriages. Here's an issue-wise breakdown.
Tue, Oct 17, 2023
Before SC, question of law in Muslim women’s right to divorceSubscriber Only
October 16, 2023 18:52 IST
The question before the Kerala HC in its 2021 ruling, which the top court will now reconsider, was whether Muslim women lost their right to extrajudicial divorce after the passage of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
Mon, Oct 16, 2023Delhi HC passes ‘dynamic injunction’ against illegal ICC World Cup broadcast: What this means, what was the caseSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 21:15 IST
ICC World Cup 2023: Why did Star India approach the Delhi HC and what did the court order?
Thu, Oct 05, 2023
Humans of Bombay vs People of India: What is copyright infringement and when does it apply?Subscriber Only
September 26, 2023 19:31 IST
Humans of Bombay approached the Delhi High Court, seeking a direction to the People of India to take down all of HOB’s works used either directly or indirectly. But how can claims of copyright infringement or "passing off" be made?
Tue, Sep 26, 2023
Explained: Immunity of legislators from bribery chargesSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 16:01 IST
As per a 1998 Supreme Court ruling, legal immunity granted to legislators under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protects them against criminal prosecution on bribery charges for any speech or vote in Parliament. The SC has now decided to reconsider this precedent.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
The 73rd and 74th Amendments, which first introduced reservation for women in elected bodiesSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 19:08 IST
The Constitution 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts mandated the reservation of one-third of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions and offices of the chairperson at all levels of Panchayati Raj institutions, and in urban local bodies respectively.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Bill to downgrade Election Commissioners’ status: What it says — and how it can affect their autonomySubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 16:44 IST
Significantly, the Bill attempts to alter constitutional provisions that equate ECs with Supreme Court judges. It also seeks to undo the top court's recent ruling in 'Anoop Baranwal vs. Union of India'.
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
Why Google’s latest antitrust trial in the US may be most consequential of the internet eraSubscriber Only
September 14, 2023 18:34 IST
The US Department of Justice, along wth a coalition of 37 states, contends that Google is illegally stifling competition by paying billions to companies like Apple and Mozilla Firefox to remain as the default search provider in mobile phones and web browsers.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
Online games of chance vs games of skill: What SC staying Karnataka HC order meansSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 20:40 IST
Essentially, the SC stay indicates that online skill games played for stakes are at par with online gambling when it comes to matters of taxation, as of now. We explain the case.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
9 ex-judges raise issue of return of Indian kids in foreign state custodySubscriber Only
September 07, 2023 00:01 IST
The letter states that recent years have seen a large number of Indians moving to these countries as expatriates on work placements. Mostly, the families tend to be young, with little children, who are Indian passport-holders and intend to return after a few years.
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
What Delhi HC said on service charge: Use term ‘staff contribution’, amount can’t be over 10% of billSubscriber Only
September 06, 2023 18:33 IST
The Delhi HC said that around 3,300 FHRAI-associated hotels and restaurants will now specify on their menus in bold that tips need not be given after staff contribution is paid.
Wed, Sep 06, 2023
Citizenship, corruption, reservation: three major cases before CJI-led SC BenchSubscriber Only
September 06, 2023 16:06 IST
Is Assam Accord clause constitutionally sound? Can SC-ST reservations in Lok Sabha continue? Is a lawmaker who takes a bribe to vote in the House immune from prosecution?
Wed, Sep 06, 2023
Denied basic facilities, women prisoners impacted far worse than men: SC panel on prison reformsSubscriber Only
September 05, 2023 18:00 IST
On August 29, the Supreme Court sought the views of the Centre and the states on the Justice Amitava Roy Committee report submitted on December 27, 2022, underlining that the correctional justice system is "evidently gender exclusionary".
Wed, Sep 06, 2023
Mercy petitions: How changes proposed in the BNSS ignore legal precedentsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2023 19:26 IST
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita introduced last month make some major changes to the provision regarding mercy petition. Som of these, however, go against what the SC has said in the past.
Fri, Sep 01, 2023
What the Supreme Court order on the validity of ‘self-respect’ marriages saysSubscriber Only
August 29, 2023 13:30 IST
Such marriages are solemnised in the presence of relatives, friends, etc., with parties declaring each other to be husband or wife, in a language understood by them. They are required to be registered. What was the rationale behind them, and what has the top court said now?
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
Section 377 is gone, but some fear the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita does not protect men against rape. This is why.Subscriber Only
August 13, 2023 17:11 IST
In the IPC, Section 377 — which mentioned “carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal” — did offer protection to non-minor males from rape. Now, in the proposed BNS, this section is gone.
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
The ‘new IPC’ removes the punishment for attempting suicide — or does it? Here’s what the proposed Nyaya Sanhita saysSubscriber Only
August 12, 2023 18:59 IST
Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code punishes anyone who tries to kill themselves — usually understood to be the last resort of deeply distressed individuals — with a prison term and/ or a fine.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Proposed IPC Bill with new clause on ‘false promise to marry’: What it says and how such cases been dealt thus farSubscriber Only
August 12, 2023 10:00 IST
While the IPC does not have any specific section on making false promises of marriage, courts have often seen such cases and currently deal with them under sections of the IPC dealing with rape and consent.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Do SC, HCs judges vacation too much? Here’s the debate, and the facts of the situationSubscriber Only
August 10, 2023 15:52 IST
A parliamentary panel has recommended that High Court judges take turns going on vacation to tackle the mounting pendency of cases. This is an old debate — and even with its summer, winter, and festival vacations, the SC sits for longer than top courts in many other countries
Mon, Aug 14, 2023Journalism of Courage
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