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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Karnataka’s domicile quota in jobs Bill: What the Constitution and courts have said on the matterSubscriber Only
July 21, 2024 15:49 IST
The framers of the Indian Constitution were cognisant of competing sub-nationalisms when it came to affirmative action. However, they made allowances for certain kinds of domicile reservation in jobs.
Sun, Jul 21, 2024
Why has ANI slapped a defamation case against Wikipedia?Subscriber Only
July 10, 2024 07:15 IST
The petitioner has sought damages to the tune of Rs 2 crore, alleging that the said content is “palpably false” and defamatory, and that its reputation was being tarnished and goodwill discredited.
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Why Japan’s Supreme Court ordered compensation for victims of forced sterilisationSubscriber Only
July 08, 2024 18:29 IST
Japan had a law on eugenics in place between 1948 and 1996, which allowed the forced sterilisation of persons with disabilities and mental illnesses and is said to have affected thousands of people.
Mon, Jul 08, 2024
Floating case files, damaged furniture: Lawyers stare at losses after offices in basements floodedSubscriber Only
June 28, 2024 17:45 IST
Safdarjung base station of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded an unusually heavy rainfall of about 228 mm in 24 hours, which was the highest in Delhi since 1936.
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
Post Office Act, 2023 comes into force: Here is what it saysSubscriber Only
June 20, 2024 19:22 IST
The Act replaces the 125-year old Indian Post Office Act. But critics argue that it retains the most draconian provisions of the Colonial era law.
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
Why Punjab & Haryana HC recommended a limit of one SIM card per person, what the law saysSubscriber Only
June 18, 2024 12:42 IST
The high court questioned why multiple SIM cards can be registered under one name, in light of rising cases of online fraud. What does the law say and what are the issues in linking SIM cards to security?
Tue, Jun 18, 2024
US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill: What was the case, and what the court saidSubscriber Only
June 17, 2024 17:22 IST
The verdict has preserved access to mifepristone in the US for now. The court, however, has kept the doors open to other attempts to limit the availability of the drug.
Tue, Jun 18, 2024
Disinformation has ‘polarised people’, legal framework to promote media literacy must: Justice KV ViswanathanSubscriber Only
June 13, 2024 09:57 IST
At the event hosted by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association, Justice Viswanathan spoke of the effect of disinformation on formerly reputable sources of information.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
Delhi govt moves Supreme Court: Legal history of Delhi’s water dispute with other statesSubscriber Only
June 01, 2024 16:29 IST
Despite taking several measures, the Delhi government has not been able to tackle the water shortage issue. This has precipitated an emergency in the form of a full-fledged water and sanitation crisis and has necessitated an emergent solution, according to the government’s petition.
Sun, Jun 02, 2024
ICJ orders Israel to halt military assault in Rafah: The case and the rulingSubscriber Only
May 29, 2024 21:19 IST
The new order has come in regard to a fresh request made by South Africa on May 10. The country approached ICJ, asking for an urgent order to protect the Palestinians in Gaza from “grave and irreparable violation of their rights”, owing to Israel’s ongoing military assault on Rafah.
Thu, May 30, 2024
BJP ads against TMC: Why SC declined to entertain BJP plea against Calcutta HC orderSubscriber Only
May 27, 2024 20:09 IST
What did the BJP ads say, and how did this matter reach the top court? What had happened in the Calcutta HC, and what did the HC say?
Tue, May 28, 2024
Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI: What are personality rights and how are they protected?Subscriber Only
May 23, 2024 19:43 IST
Legal cases have been brought against OpenAI earlier over its use of copyrighted creative works. It also raises the question of infringing upon celebrities’ exclusive personality rights.
Fri, May 24, 2024
Can a judge have political affiliations? Here’s what happens around the worldSubscriber Only
May 22, 2024 18:39 IST
A retiring High Court judge has declared himself to be a lifelong member of the RSS. Is it common for a judge in India to be politically affiliated? What about judges in the US and the UK?
Thu, May 23, 2024
Why has a UN body withheld accreditation to India’s NHRC?Subscriber Only
May 21, 2024 16:50 IST
What are the Paris Principles and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions? How does not having GANHRI accreditation affect the National Human Rights Commission?
Tue, May 21, 2024
What was SC’s Pankaj Bansal ruling in 2023, which paved the way for release of NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha?Subscriber Only
May 16, 2024 16:38 IST
In 2023, the court underlined the safeguards against arrests made under the PMLA. In Purkayastha's case, the court said these safeguards also apply to the UAPA, another stringent special legislation
Fri, May 17, 2024
Can Delhi’s unaided private schools increase fees without govt approval? What HC saidSubscriber Only
May 09, 2024 18:25 IST
On April 29, the Delhi HC stayed a Delhi government circular from the Directorate of Education. The circular mandated that certain schools must seek its prior permission before raising fees. What was the court's rationale?
Fri, May 10, 2024
How to decide domestic violence damages: injury or ability to pay?Subscriber Only
May 02, 2024 19:27 IST
On April 26, a Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted “the fundamental question” raised here is whether the compensation awarded should co-relate to the degree of domestic violence suffered by the victim or the financial status of the guilty party.
Fri, May 03, 2024
Should Shariat law apply to former Muslims in succession matters? The question before SCSubscriber Only
May 02, 2024 17:17 IST
A former Muslim petitioner has said that people who do not want to be governed by the Muslim Personal Law must be allowed to be governed by the secular Indian Succession Act of 1925. Why is the court considering the issue? We explain.
Fri, May 03, 2024
Madras HC orders entry of vehicles to Kodaikanal, Ooty through e-passesSubscriber Only
May 01, 2024 04:04 IST
On a pilot basis, the court directed the government to ensure that only vehicles with an e-pass enter.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned: What the court argued, its implicationsSubscriber Only
April 26, 2024 16:00 IST
The New York Court of Appeals concluded that the judge in an earlier trial prejudiced Harvey Weinstein with improper rulings. What was the case about, and what does it mean for Weinstein?
Fri, Apr 26, 2024
Whether copyright can be claimed over maths and science textbooks: What Andhra Pradesh HC heldSubscriber Only
April 21, 2024 18:14 IST
The court ruled in this case that under the fair use doctrine, even if the books printed by the publisher are assumed to be pirated copies, it would not mean copyright infringement. Here's why.
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
Can UP interfaith live-in couples get police protection? Yes, no, maybeSubscriber Only
April 18, 2024 04:21 IST
In 15 orders by six benches of the Allahabad High Court over past year, 12 couples were denied cover on definition of ‘live-in’, three got relief.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024
‘Embryos same as children’: How a US court judgment impacts IVF, poses a problem for RepublicansSubscriber Only
April 16, 2024 20:04 IST
Many Republican legislators have strongly advocated a pro-life approach, arguing that life begins at conception and thus abortion is ethically wrong. However, by supporting IVF procedures, their argument now has the risk of contradiction.
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Explained: Karnataka HC quashes Centre’s circular on banning ‘dangerous’ dog breedsSubscriber Only
April 12, 2024 15:46 IST
The Karnataka HC had stayed the circular on March 19, while the Calcutta HC ordered a partial stay just two days later. The Delhi HC, too, on March 21, had sought the Centre’s response to a plea challenging the circular. Here’s what happened.
Fri, Apr 12, 2024
When is a moveable asset ‘sizable’ enough to declare? It depends, says Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
April 10, 2024 19:19 IST
Election candidates also have a right to privacy. They need not lay out their whole lives for voters to examine, the top court has ruled. But what if you have a watch? The SC has the answer.
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