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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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As Rahul Gandhi has to leave Lok Sabha, remembering Indira Gandhi’s disqualification 48 years agoSubscriber Only
March 25, 2023 15:42 IST
Indira Gandhi was disqualified by a single-judge Bench of the Allahabad High Court, which found her guilty of corrupt electoral practices in the elections of 1971. The decision would be the trigger for Indira to declare the Emergency, changing the politics of India forever.
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
Rahul Gandhi faces another defamation case. What is the 2016 complaint about?Subscriber Only
March 25, 2023 15:29 IST
Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail recently by a Surat Court in a defamation case. Another defamation proceeding is on against him. Here's what that case is about.
Sun, Mar 26, 2023
How Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law puts property owners, journalists at riskSubscriber Only
March 24, 2023 09:09 IST
The Uganda Bill has a mandatory reporting provision that requires friends, family, and community members of those engaging in same-sex relationships to report them to authorities.
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Before Rahul Gandhi, there were Faizal, Azam, Lalu…Subscriber Only
March 24, 2023 02:22 IST
In the recent past, similar convictions have triggered disqualifications. A look at what followed court decisions in these cases.
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
What is the Lily Thomas SC verdict, which affects Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification caseSubscriber Only
March 23, 2023 18:32 IST
The Supreme Court struck down as 'unconstitutional' a key provision in the law in its landmark 2013 'Lily Thomas v Union of India’ ruling. This will now impact Rahul Gandhi's case. Here is what that verdict was.
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Does daughter have right to family property after receiving dowry? What HC said in a Goa caseSubscriber Only
March 23, 2023 08:30 IST
The case revolved around a petition filed by the eldest daughter in a family of 10 people, including four sisters and four brothers.
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Why Donald Trump faces arrest, and the probable charges against himSubscriber Only
March 22, 2023 13:27 IST
Donald Trump could be indicted or formally charged for covering up payments discreetly made to porn actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
Why Telangana govt has approached the SC over Bills pending with state GovernorSubscriber Only
March 22, 2023 07:12 IST
Ten Bills passed by the Telangana legislature are awaiting the assent of Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
After CBI case, two ex-Delhi Jal Board officials sentenced under ED case: Why ‘double jeopardy’ did not apply hereSubscriber Only
March 21, 2023 10:35 IST
The doctrine of double jeopardy is enshrined in the Indian Constitution under Article 20 (2), which says, “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.”
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Kerala HC declares A Raja’s election null and void: Can Christians, Muslims claim SC status?Subscriber Only
March 20, 2023 18:03 IST
The High Court held that as a baptised Christian, Raja is ineligible to contest from a seat reserved for members of the Scheduled Castes.
Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Supreme Court frowns on mentioning caste in cause titles: What courts have earlier said on thisSubscriber Only
March 19, 2023 07:19 IST
"In the cause title, the caste of the accused has been mentioned. We are of the view that such practice should never be followed and that the trial courts are well advised to not mention caste in the cause title of judgments," the SC bench was quoted as saying.
Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin: What powers does the ICC have against the Russian presidentSubscriber Only
March 18, 2023 16:55 IST
This is the first time that the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. What happens next?
Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Rajasthan govt tables Bill to protect advocates: Why it was introduced, what it saysSubscriber Only
March 18, 2023 10:31 IST
The chain of events culminating in the proposal of the Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023 in the state legislative Assembly began on February 18, when a 48-year-old Jodhpur-based lawyer, Jugraj Chauhan, was stabbed by two men in broad daylight.
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Maharashtra crisis: What was the Rameshwar Prasad case, in which the SC decided on the powers of the Governor in 2005?Subscriber Only
March 17, 2023 18:11 IST
The landmark ruling in the Rameshwar Prasad case defines the contours of the Governor's powers to dissolve the Assembly
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
What controversy has divided the Supreme Court Bar AssociationSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 18:24 IST
On March 12, 470 advocates, including 53 Senior advocates, signed a letter supporting Kaul and Sibal, urging the SCBA to withdraw its proposed resolutions against them.
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
What is pre-arrest bail, granted to Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa in corruption case?Subscriber Only
March 15, 2023 12:00 IST
Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa has been granted pre-arrest bail by the High Court, a decision challenged in Supreme Court by the state Lokayukta. What is anticipatory bail and when can it be granted?
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Why the Supreme Court dismissed Centre’s curative petition for more compensationSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 13:09 IST
The court found that the amount of settlement was found to be in surplus of the actual requirement. It also noted the absence of an insurance policy by the Central government.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Punjab govt cancels 813 gun licenses in state: Who can possess firearms under the Indian Arms Act?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2023 12:11 IST
The state's Department of Home Affairs and Justice headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had earlier issued a letter to the state DGP, all DMs, commissioners, and SSPs forbidding the public display of firearms and songs glorifying weapons.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
SC to hear pleas on same sex marriages from April 18: Which countries allow such unions, & through what routes?Subscriber Only
March 13, 2023 17:50 IST
Out of the 32 countries in the world that recognise gay marriage, at least 10 have taken the court rulings route, whereas the remaining 22 allowed it through legislation.
Sat, Apr 15, 2023
Trans and gay people, women sex workers can’t donate blood: What the Centre said in SCSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 15:50 IST
In response to a petition seeking to strike down the prohibition on gay people and transgenders donating blood, the Centre said in an affidavit that "exclusions are based on due consideration of scientific evidence".
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Supreme Court rejects applications for ‘compassionate appointment’: What the court has ruledSubscriber Only
March 12, 2023 14:23 IST
Who is empowered to make these appointments and what has the apex court said now on the matter? We explain.
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Does abuse using caste name constitute an offence under SC/ST Act? This is what Orissa High Court saidSubscriber Only
March 11, 2023 14:08 IST
In a case dating back to 2017, the Orissa High Court has said abusing a person by their caste name does not amount to an offence under the SC/ST Act unless there is intention to insult or humiliate. How did it arrive at its ruling?
Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Delhi HC stays NGT order on tree pruning in Vasant Vihar: What the rules saySubscriber Only
March 09, 2023 14:22 IST
The 2019 guidelines are aimed at providing protection and care to trees grown in the national capital so that they are not pruned recklessly.
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Manish Sisodia sent to ‘judicial custody’ in liquor policy case: What it means, how it differs from police custodySubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 16:33 IST
Arrested on February 26, Manish Sisodia has been in custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) since then. He will now be sent to judicial custody till March 20.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Karnataka BJP MLA and son’s bribery scandal: History, powers of the state’s LokayuktaSubscriber Only
March 05, 2023 07:52 IST
The Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 came into force on January 15, 1986, much before the central Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
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