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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 is necrophilia and is it an offence in India?Subscriber Only
June 04, 2023 07:00 IST
While hearing a petition filed by a man convicted of murder and rape, the Karnataka HC recently ruled that having sexual intercourse with the dead body of a woman can't fall under the ambit of rape or unnatural offences under the IPC.
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
What are provisions for university students to take maternity leave?Subscriber Only
May 31, 2023 13:53 IST
In 2016, the UGC, by way of its "Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of MPhil / PhD Degrees Regulations," allowed women candidates maternity or childcare leave once during the entire duration of their MPhil or PhD course, for up to 240 days.
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruledSubscriber Only
May 30, 2023 13:12 IST
Article 299 of the Constitution provides that "all contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or of a State shall be expressed to be made by the President or by the Governor of the State".
Tue, May 30, 2023
Raising the Bar: From working at NLU Lucknow as security guard for 8 years to clearing the law examSubscriber Only
May 29, 2023 07:12 IST
Santosh Kumar worked at the college as he pursued his law degree. In 2022, when the students learnt that he wanted to be a lawyer, they raised Rs 9,000 so that he could get Hindi books to prepare for the Bar.
Mon, May 29, 2023
What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?Subscriber Only
May 26, 2023 13:56 IST
With an intent to replace antiquated colonial era prison laws, the Model Prisons Act 2023 will shift the focus of incarceration from "retributive deterrence" to "reform and rehabilitation".
Fri, May 26, 2023
Why the SC acquitted a man on death row for the rape and murder of six-year-oldSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 18:35 IST
The Supreme Court underlined 'yawning gaps' in the conviction of Prakash Nishad in Thane. Here's what the case was about.
Fri, May 26, 2023
Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it workSubscriber Only
May 24, 2023 19:26 IST
In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled on the legality and admissibility of narco tests. What was the legal position before that? Is information obtained through such tests valid evidence?
Thu, May 25, 2023
Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and howSubscriber Only
May 24, 2023 07:00 IST
An Ordinance “shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament”. But the government is required to bring an Ordinance before Parliament for ratification — and failure to do so will lead to its lapsing “at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament”.
Thu, May 25, 2023
CJI Chandrachud condemns ‘forum shopping’: What is this practice?Subscriber Only
May 23, 2023 16:39 IST
When litigants or lawyers attempt to deliberately move their case to a particular judge or Court where they think the judgment could be more favourable, they are said to be “forum shopping.”
Tue, May 23, 2023
Case against BBC Modi documentary in Delhi HC: Who is the ‘indigent person’ filing the suitSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 20:53 IST
The case in Delhi HC against BBC has been filed by Justice For All under Order 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure, “seeking permission to file as an indigent person”. What does this mean?
Thu, May 25, 2023
Before Delhi ‘services’ case, other instances of Govt overturning SC’s ordersSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 19:18 IST
The Centre's ordinance effectively nullifies the Supreme Court's decision granting the Delhi government power over services in the capital. This is not the first time the central government has overturned the apex court's decision. We take a look at some prior instances.
Sat, May 20, 2023
What is Article 239AA, and how the Supreme Court interpreted it in its Delhi services verdictSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 18:07 IST
Two Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court have dealt with the issue of the powers of the Delhi government. Both of these judgments involve the interpretation of Article 239AA of the Constitution.
Sun, May 21, 2023
What is mitigation investigation for death row convicts, what has the Kerala HC orderedSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 12:43 IST
Why is the Kerala HC order important? What has the SC said on mitigation investigations? We explain.
Sun, May 21, 2023
Freedom of speech the ‘bulwark’ of democracy: Why the Andhra HC struck down order seeking to regulate public assemblies, processionsSubscriber Only
May 19, 2023 09:00 IST
While striking down the government order, a two-judge bench of the Andhra High Court held that the "tradition of public meetings, processions and assemblies" is "historically, culturally and politically" significant in the country.
Sat, May 20, 2023
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law allowing jallikattu: What is this decade-old case?Subscriber Only
May 18, 2023 12:38 IST
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka had in 2017 passed amendments to the central law against cruelty to animals in order to allow traditional sports such as the taming of bulls during Pongal. This was done after the SC in 2014 banned jallikattu. A Constitution Bench has now ruled that the changes in the law were valid — but the issue of jallikattu must be decided by Parliament.
Fri, May 19, 2023
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court gives ‘green light’ to decriminalise homosexuality: The case and the India connectionSubscriber Only
May 17, 2023 13:45 IST
While dismissing a batch of petitions which challenged the constitutionality of the proposed amendment that will decriminalise homosexuality in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court referred to various judgements delivered by its Indian counterpart.
Thu, May 18, 2023
After SC’s services verdict, why the Delhi govt is back in courtSubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 20:04 IST
The bone of contention in the latest Delhi-Centre spat was Services Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj’s decision to replace the Services Secretary, Ashish More.
Tue, May 16, 2023
Justice MR Shah retires: A look at key verdicts, orders he deliveredSubscriber Only
May 15, 2023 19:38 IST
Justice MR Shah retired from the Supreme Court on May 15. In his time at the apex court, Justice Shah has overseen multiple high-profile cases.
Tue, May 16, 2023
SC reserves verdict on same sex marriage: Here are the arguments made over 10 daysSubscriber Only
May 14, 2023 21:16 IST
Pleas to legalise same sex marriage: Here is a day-by-day account of the arguments before the Supreme Court.
Mon, May 15, 2023
Supreme Court rules in favour of Delhi Govt in tussle with Centre: Here’s what the case was aboutSubscriber Only
May 11, 2023 11:24 IST
The matter, comprising various issues, has wound its way up from the Delhi High Court, which ruled on it in 2017. There are many twists and turns in the story, and judgments by multiple Benches. The SC verdict will be crucial, with far-reaching impac
Fri, May 12, 2023
Karnataka HC allows free food to those who voted in state polls: What is the caseSubscriber Only
May 10, 2023 19:41 IST
The HC ruled that serving food for free or at cheaper rates to people who had already cast their votes would not be 'inducement', subject to some conditions. Here are the conditions.
Wed, May 10, 2023
Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
May 10, 2023 07:00 IST
The SC on Monday reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the third extension given to Mishra.
Thu, May 11, 2023
Manipur violence: Before Supreme Court, plea for probe, challenge to HC orderSubscriber Only
May 09, 2023 04:03 IST
This plea challenged the Manipur High Court order on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, alleging there were “mistakes“ in that order.
Tue, May 09, 2023
Why Bombay HC has said FM channels must pay royalties to composers and lyricistsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2023 16:18 IST
The court said that the FM channels would be restrained from using copyrighted music if they fail to pay the royalties to Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) which has been fighting for performers' and creators' rights for decades.
Tue, May 09, 2023
Manipur violence: What are ‘shoot at sight’ orders and how can they be imposed?Subscriber Only
May 05, 2023 19:00 IST
A "shoot-at-sight" or firing order may be passed in terms of the statutory powers relating to the arrest or prevention of offences or for disbanding unlawful assemblies under Sections 41-60 and Sections 149-152 of the CrPC, 1973.
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