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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 was the petition challenging DMK MP Kanimozhi’s election, now dismissed by Supreme Court?Subscriber Only
May 05, 2023 13:50 IST
The court said the present petition failed to show to "how there was non-compliance with provisions of the Constitution or of the Representation of the People Act", for declaring the election to be void.
Fri, May 05, 2023
SC refuses to commute Rajoana death penalty: The long legal battle of Beant Singh assassination convictSubscriber Only
May 04, 2023 18:50 IST
In 2009, Rajoana had written to the Punjab and Haryana HC Chief Justice terming his death sentence 'justice' and a 'blessing'. How did his case then reach the SC?
Fri, May 05, 2023
With Supreme Court’s ruling on divorce, a look at its powers under Article 142 – and their criticismSubscriber Only
May 02, 2023 09:29 IST
The power has been criticised on grounds of the separation of powers doctrine, which says that the judiciary should not venture into areas of lawmaking and that it would invite the possibility of judicial overreach.
Tue, May 02, 2023
Amid Justice Gangopadhyay row, recalling retd HC judge Karnan’s battle with SCSubscriber Only
May 01, 2023 17:47 IST
In May 2017, former Calcutta HC judge Justice CS Karnan was sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court, making him the first sitting judge in the history of the Indian judiciary to go to jail.
Tue, May 02, 2023
Ed Sheeran copyright trial: Why has the British singer-songwriter been sued?Subscriber Only
May 01, 2023 14:13 IST
In the current copyright infringement case against Sheeran, the pop singer is being accused of copying his 2014 award-winning track from that of the late icon Marvin Gaye’s 1973 soul classic, “Let’s Get it On”.
Tue, May 02, 2023
Supreme Court rules it can directly grant divorce to couples under Article 142: How this worksSubscriber Only
May 01, 2023 12:04 IST
The process of obtaining a decree of divorce is often time-consuming and lengthy owing to a large number of similar cases pending before family courts.
Tue, May 02, 2023
Same-Sex Marriage Hearing highlights: Centre argues permitting same-sex marriage would be to the detriment of othersSubscriber Only
April 25, 2023 10:49 IST
India Same-Sex Marriage, Supreme Court Hearing highlights: Mehta also argued that the state has a role to play in regulating personal relationships.
Mon, May 01, 2023
SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriageSubscriber Only
April 18, 2023 20:03 IST
Same sex marriage issue in SC: The CJI clarified that the hearing’s scope would be limited to developing a notion of a “civil union” that finds legal recognition under the Special Marriage Act.
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
SC Same-Sex Marriage Hearing Highlights: Petitioners argue ‘straight couples who can’t procreate are allowed to marry, so why not us’
April 18, 2023 10:03 IST
SC Same-Sex Marriage Plea Highlights: The petitioners also argued that if the right to marry a person of choice is guaranteed under Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty), "I should not have to give notice to exercise my fundamental right".
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Twitter without blue ticks – end of digital feudalism or just more capitalism?Subscriber Only
April 16, 2023 19:21 IST
Elon Musk-driven sense of transparency comes at a price
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
Issues in same-sex marriage plea, coming before Supreme Court todaySubscriber Only
April 16, 2023 17:41 IST
The petition seeks the right to marry for same-sex couples, which brings with it a host of rights, privileges, and obligations that are “bestowed and protected by the law”.
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
Maternity benefits to adoptive mothers: What the law says, why it is facing a challenge in SCSubscriber Only
April 13, 2023 20:01 IST
A bench led by CJI Chandrachud has agreed to hear the PIL challenging Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act on April 28. Here is what the case is all about.
Mon, Apr 17, 2023
Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad killed: What SC, human rights commission have said on encountersSubscriber Only
April 13, 2023 15:50 IST
On extra-judicial killings, popularly known as 'encounters', the NHRC and the Supreme Court have laid down guidelines and procedures. Here is what they say.
Mon, Apr 17, 2023
SC to review 1992 judgement barring police custody beyond 15 days: What does the current law say?Subscriber Only
April 12, 2023 12:39 IST
A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar on April 10 observed that the court needs to review a landmark 1992 ruling, which held that no detention in police custody beyond the first 15 days’ arrest is permissible.
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
What is the SC’s public interest immunity claim procedure?Subscriber Only
April 10, 2023 17:18 IST
In the MediaOne judgment, the top court devised a procedure to balance the principles of justice with non-disclosure of information on grounds of national security
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Coastal aquaculture Bill 2023: What are its provisionsSubscriber Only
April 07, 2023 16:02 IST
The Bill seeks to amend certain provisions of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 and decriminalise offences under it for 'promoting ease of doing business'.
Fri, Apr 07, 2023
Netflix sent a notice regarding The Big Bang Theory’s derogatory reference to Madhuri Dixit: What is a legal notice?Subscriber Only
April 07, 2023 11:17 IST
As per the legal notice, OTT platform Netflix has been asked to remove the first episode of season two where the character of Raj allegedly refers to Madhuri Dixit using a "derogatory term".
Fri, Apr 07, 2023
‘Natural Justice’ and ‘Proportionality’: Why Supreme Court ruled in Media One’s favourSubscriber Only
April 06, 2023 14:31 IST
The MHA had cited alleged links between the channel’s promoters Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind for denying the security clearance to Media One. Following this, the channel was taken off the air
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022Subscriber Only
April 05, 2023 13:08 IST
Although states have increased budget allocation for legal aid, legal aid clinics reduced by 44 per cent between 2019 to 2021, the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 stated.
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
What the SC said on bail after ‘undue delay’ in trials, even for stringent laws such as NDPSSubscriber Only
April 02, 2023 16:14 IST
In the current ruling, the court also spoke of the dangers of “unjust imprisonment” which puts the inmates at risk of “prisonisation,” a “radical transformation” by which a prisoner loses his identity.
Mon, Apr 03, 2023
Query on PM’s education: How the case moved from CIC to Gujarat HCSubscriber Only
April 01, 2023 06:35 IST
The case originates from a hearing of Kejriwal’s second appeal before the CIC in a case relating to the supply of information about his Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
Sun, Apr 02, 2023
Lahore High Court strikes down Pakistan’s ‘sedition law’: The law, the case and India parallelsSubscriber Only
March 30, 2023 16:25 IST
A product of India and Pakistan's colonial rule, the 'sedition law' has always been contentious on account of how it can be used to curb dissent.
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Over 300 lawyers ask Kiren Rijiju to withdraw comments against retired judgesSubscriber Only
March 29, 2023 19:55 IST
On March 18, Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju had said that a few retired judges are part of an “anti-India gang” and are forcing the judiciary to play the role of an Opposition party.
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Arif and his Sarus crane: What law is he booked under, what penalty he facesSubscriber Only
March 28, 2023 12:59 IST
The WPA aims to conserve protected species of birds, animals, and some plants in two main ways: by prohibiting the hunting of all protected species and protecting their habitat through sanctuaries, national parks, reserves, etc.
Fri, Apr 07, 2023
Why Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal has challenged his disqualification in the Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
March 27, 2023 17:35 IST
On January 13, the Lok Sabha Secretariat notified Faizal's disqualification under Section 8(3) of The Representation of the People Act, 1951. This is the same section under which Rahul Gandhi was disqualified in a defamation case.
Tue, Mar 28, 2023Journalism of Courage
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