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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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March 03, 2023 04:10 IST
Rijiju was speaking at a two-day conference organised by the National Human Rights Commission on this year’s theme of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in New Delhi.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
US apex court hears student loan waiver cases: Biden’s Debt Forgiveness Plan, and legal challenges to itSubscriber Only
March 01, 2023 16:14 IST
The US Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases regarding Joe Biden's plan to waive student loans. The legal challenges have left the future of millions of debt-ridden individuals in uncertainty.
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Manish Sisodia Delhi excise policy case: how the right against self-incrimination worksSubscriber Only
March 01, 2023 06:45 IST
The CBI has sought further custody of Manish Sisodia, saying he is being evasive during interrogation. Sisodia has argued that it would be "a travesty" if the court granted remand for self-incrimination.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Punjab govt moves Supreme Court over Governor’s refusal for state Budget session: What does the law say?Subscriber Only
February 28, 2023 13:03 IST
While the tussle between Governor Purohit and the AAP-led Punjab government has been on for quite some time now, the Governor has now refused to give his approval for the Punjab Cabinet’s decision to summon a Budget session of Vidhan Sabha from March 3.
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Delhi HC dismisses petitions challenging Agnipath scheme: A look at its recruitment processSubscriber Only
February 27, 2023 14:14 IST
The Delhi High Court bench said the Agnipath scheme was a “policy decision on the basis of national security”, and did not find reasons to interfere with it.
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Plea in Delhi High Court: What is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’?Subscriber Only
February 25, 2023 15:21 IST
The 'Right to be Forgotten' is the right to remove or erase content so that it’s not accessible to the public at large. It empowers an individual to have information in the form of news, videos, or photographs deleted from internet records so it doesn't show up through search engines like Google.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
CJI reprimands student for filing a caveat in petition seeking menstrual leave: What is a caveat?Subscriber Only
February 24, 2023 17:44 IST
Legally, a caveat refers to a “formal notice requesting the court to refrain from taking some specified action without giving prior notice to the person lodging the caveat.”
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
What is a ‘corrupt act’ according to the Representation of People Act, 1951?Subscriber Only
February 22, 2023 13:17 IST
The Supreme Court observed that no one in India votes for a candidate based on their educational qualifications. Thus, providing false information about a candidate's educational qualifications cannot amount to a "corrupt act".
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Israel’s Parliament advances controversial Bills for judicial reforms: What they proposeSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 17:43 IST
The Bills were passed despite thousands of Israelis protesting against them in the streets and blocking highways to the capital of Jerusalem. Critics fear that these “judicial reforms” will give the legislature unbridled power and immunise it from any system of checks and balances.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Is Google aiding terror? US Supreme Court to hear vital challenge to legal protection enjoyed by tech platformsSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 14:47 IST
Family of Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed by ISIS in Paris in 2015, has sued Google in 'Gonzalez vs Google'. Separately, SCOTUS will hear 'Twitter vs Taamneh', in which the use of a US anti-terror law is in question.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
The wave of anti-trans bills and laws in US states: What do they seek to do?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2023 19:11 IST
The new anti-transgender bills being pushed mainly by lawmakers of the Republican Party, seek to prevent trans people from accessing healthcare, including “gender-affirming surgeries” and hormone therapy for trans youth.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High CourtsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2023 12:17 IST
The titles ‘Senior counsel’, ‘Senior Advocate’ and ‘King’s Counsel’ are traditionally bestowed on distinguished lawyers practising in current or former Commonwealth countries or jurisdictions, who the “court feels deserve such an honour and recognition”.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
What is Israel’s new law for taking away the citizenship of ‘convicted terrorists’?Subscriber Only
February 18, 2023 14:39 IST
The new law not only allows for the revocation of citizenship but also the deportation of Palestinians. It aims to take away the citizenship of “convicted terrorists” if they receive funding from the Palestinian Authority (PA) or any of its associated organisations.
Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Swara Bhasker gets married under Special Marriage Act: What is the Act, how does it work, what is the notice period?Subscriber Only
February 17, 2023 19:33 IST
The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) was passed by Parliament on October 9, 1954. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion.
Sun, Feb 19, 2023
The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution saySubscriber Only
February 15, 2023 06:00 IST
The present Lok Sabha and five state Assemblies have not elected Deputy Speakers. Is it mandatory to have one? How are they elected? We explain.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
I-T Dept ‘surveys’ BBC: What is a survey by the taxman, and how is it different from an I-T ‘raid’?Subscriber Only
February 14, 2023 14:47 IST
Broadly speaking, an I-T “search”, often called a “raid”, is a more serious proceeding than a survey, and carries bigger consequences. A survey is carried out only during working hours on business days; a search can begin on any day and continue indefinitely.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
SC junks challenge to Jammu & Kashmir delimitation: What did the petitioner, Centre argue?Subscriber Only
February 13, 2023 14:52 IST
The petition contended that after the notification of the Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Delimitation Order, 2008, only the Election Commission of India could have undertaken the exercise.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Junior lawyers in Kerala to get Rs 3,000 monthly: How the scheme worksSubscriber Only
February 13, 2023 14:32 IST
Only junior lawyers below 30 years of age are entitled to the monthly stipend. They must have less than three years of practice and an annual income under Rs 1 lakh.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Article 105 of Constitution: The limits to free speech in Parliament, and what Supreme Court has ruledSubscriber Only
February 10, 2023 17:01 IST
In a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge cited Article 105 of the Constitution that deals with the privileges and powers of parliamentarians. What is the provision and how does it protect MPs?
Sat, Feb 11, 2023
Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around itSubscriber Only
February 09, 2023 17:50 IST
The banned apps and sites include betting and money-lending platforms, some with alleged links to China.
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
‘No ban on women praying in mosques’: What is the plea in SC, what exactly has AIMPLB saidSubscriber Only
February 09, 2023 15:45 IST
The Board’s response came after Farha Anwar Hussain Shaikh, a Pune resident, moved the Supreme Court seeking to declare the prohibition on Muslim women from entering mosques as “illegal”.
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
In Assam, 78 women among those held over child marriageSubscriber Only
February 09, 2023 02:00 IST
According to Assam Inspector General (Law & Order) Prasanta Kumar Bhuyan, the women arrested are those who have been identified as people who “facilitated” child marriages.
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
Assam crackdown on child marriage: What does the law say?Subscriber Only
February 07, 2023 20:24 IST
More than 2,000 people have been arrested under the POCSO Act and Prohibition of Child Marriage Act in Assam. What do these laws say, and what is the debate around the age of marriage for Muslim girls?
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Supreme Court celebrates 73rd foundation day, Singapore Chief Justice Sunadresh Menon attends as chief guestSubscriber Only
February 04, 2023 17:42 IST
The Singapore chief justice delivered a lecture on the “Role of judiciary in a changing world” at the event which featured a welcome address by Justice S K Kaul and an address by the chief justice of India as well.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
The Supreme Court celebrates the 73rd anniversary of its establishment: A brief overviewSubscriber Only
February 04, 2023 17:40 IST
Supposedly a brainchild of CJI Chandrachud, this year, the court is hosting the first ever celebration of its anniversary with Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon as chief guest
Sat, Feb 04, 2023Journalism of Courage
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