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Vineet Bhalla
Vineet Bhalla is a senior correspondent at The Indian Express. He writes primarily for the Explained page. He has previously worked as a legal correspondent at Scroll and as an assistant editor at The Leaflet. Prior to shifting towards journalism, he had stints working in legal policy research, governance consulting, and at a legal education non-profit. He is a lawyer by training and holds a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) degree from the W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata.
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Why Karnataka HC ordered implementation of state’s menstrual leave policySubscriber Only
April 16, 2026 18:24 IST
The petitioner approached the court highlighting the physical toll of manual labour during menstruation, in an environment lacking adequate hygiene and dignity, and demanded the implementation of the state’s menstrual leave policy
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Explained: Issues of press freedom, ‘right to be forgotten’ in challenge to Sandesara gag orderSubscriber Only
April 16, 2026 14:21 IST
Sterling Group promoter Manoj Sandesara sought a gag order against media reports about the group’s bank fraud case, but the order has been challenged.
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Excise policy case: Kejriwal cites judge’s family ties to Centre, ‘rushed’ hearing to seek Justice Sharma’s recusal from hearing CBI plea
April 15, 2026 21:34 IST
Kejriwal clarified that he is not attributing any “improper motive” or alleging “actual bias” against the court.
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Excise policy case: Kejriwal cites judge’s family ties to Centre in fresh affidavit to seek her recusal
April 15, 2026 10:25 IST
In his initial recusal plea, Kejriwal had cited an apprehension of bias on political lines and based on social media posts.
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Justice Shekhar Yadav, who faced ‘hate speech’ impeachment motion, retires today
April 15, 2026 04:33 IST
Opposition had sought the Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over a speech at an event organised by an RSS-affiliated organisation in Dec 2024
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Courts reluctant to remove arbitrators who are former judges: Justice B V Nagarathna
April 12, 2026 09:30 IST
While commending the Mediation Act 2023, she observed that there has been no substantial implementation, as many provisions have not yet been notified.
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Why Andhra Pradesh HC rejected a UK court order in a child custody battleSubscriber Only
April 10, 2026 13:39 IST
What was the case about, and what is the broader legal framework governing the enforcement of foreign judgments in India? Here’s what to know.
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Explained: Why the new trans persons law is being challenged in court Subscriber Only
April 09, 2026 15:33 IST
The petitions argue that the new law effectively erases the transgender community by replacing the globally accepted principle of 'self-identification' with a rigid, medically determinative criteria controlled by the State.
Thu, Apr 09, 2026
‘Diminishing Parliament shows diminishing democracy’: Menaka Guruswamy defines role as MPSubscriber Only
April 08, 2026 06:13 IST
Noted civil liberties lawyer, now a Rajya Sabha member of TMC, sees House as ‘next arena’ in her legal work on ‘interpreting and defending constitutional values.
Wed, Apr 08, 2026
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into claims of awarding govt contracts to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu’s relativesSubscriber Only
April 06, 2026 12:13 IST
The court specified that the enquiry and any consequential investigation must cover the execution of public works contracts and work orders between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2025.
Tue, Apr 07, 2026
Gujarat High Court issues AI policy; bans use in decision-making, mandates human oversightSubscriber Only
April 05, 2026 10:34 IST
While allowing AI for research and translation, the Gujarat High Court policy mandates that all outputs must be verified by a "qualified human officer".
Sun, Apr 05, 2026
How a Canadian telecom firm won a Rs 152-crore patent infringement suit in Delhi HCSubscriber Only
April 04, 2026 09:57 IST
The court coined a term for the defendants' strategy: the 'Dartboard Model'. Justice Singh observed that Rosenberger slung 'darts' at the patent in the form of unrelated prior arts at it
Sat, Apr 04, 2026
Rajasthan HC revises judgment, removes remarks that new Transgender Amendment Act ‘dilutes constitutional guarantees’Subscriber Only
April 03, 2026 12:09 IST
Rajasthan HC revises judgment, removes remarks on Transgender Amendment Act while affirming right to self-identify gender as a constitutional guarantee.
Fri, Apr 03, 2026
Explained: Right to be considered for promotion as a fundamental right, and how it works in practiceSubscriber Only
April 03, 2026 06:00 IST
A recent Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment is the latest to affirm the right to be considered for promotion, stemming from the rights to equality before the law and equal opportunity in matters of public employment.
Fri, Apr 03, 2026
India recorded 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, highest among democracies: Access Now reportSubscriber Only
April 01, 2026 12:54 IST
The report, titled ‘Rising Repression Meets Global Resistance: Internet Shutdowns in 2025’, documents 313 deliberate internet blackouts across 52 countries last year – the highest ever recorded by Access Now since it began compiling such data in 2016.
Wed, Apr 01, 2026
Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026: Looking back at a decade of legal battles over gender identitySubscriber Only
April 01, 2026 07:07 IST
Since the landmark NALSA judgment in 2014, constitutional courts have consistently interpreted the law to expand the community’s rights and liberties, often in contrast with the legislative and executive approach.
Wed, Apr 01, 2026
Investigating 13 people who ‘support Maoist/ Naxalite ideologies’, police tell court in response to allegations of illegal detention of students and activistsSubscriber Only
March 31, 2026 15:26 IST
Around 10 students and activists were picked up on March 12-13 in Delhi in connection with an FIR by a man who alleged that his daughter had been ‘radicalized’ and used for ‘anti-national or terrorist activities’.
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
‘Profit should not be allowed to pretend it stands alone’: Justice B V Nagarathna calls for corporate accountability, environmental justiceSubscriber Only
March 28, 2026 17:13 IST
Justice B V Nagarathna spoke about the moral and legal responsibilities of corporations, observing that they often ‘leave behind altered landscapes’.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Nirav Modi case: Dismissing risk of torture and suicide, how UK court rejected plea against extraditionSubscriber Only
March 27, 2026 07:30 IST
Here is what Nirav Modi’s team argued, how the Indian government countered them, and what the court’s ruling means for the extradition.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
SC-appointed panel urges Govt to withdraw Transgender Persons Amendment BillSubscriber Only
March 26, 2026 15:25 IST
The committee was constituted by the Supreme Court in October 2025 while hearing a matter involving a transgender woman who was terminated from employment as a teacher by private schools in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat because of her transgender identity.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
Permanent commission, pensionary benefits for eligible women officers: Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
March 25, 2026 02:57 IST
The Supreme Court Tuesday directed the armed forces to grant permanent commission to eligible women officers.
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
Sex using ‘deceitful means’: Why in case after case, courts are quashing Section 69Subscriber Only
March 24, 2026 15:58 IST
Provision was introduced under BNS. Courts have drawn a line between “fraudulent” motive to deceive a woman from the very beginning and a genuine relationship that breaks down over time
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
Writ Petition No.13029: How a 40-year legal battle forced Delhi’s buses to go greenSubscriber Only
March 21, 2026 07:01 IST
Nearly four decades after environmental lawyer M C Mehta filed a PIL on vehicular pollution, the Supreme Court closed the case. But not before the court issued over a 1,000 orders, resulting in some of the most landmark environmental reforms.
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Explained: Supreme Court to decide what counts as an ‘industry’ under Indian labour lawSubscriber Only
March 18, 2026 11:14 IST
The definition of an 'industry' determines which workplaces are covered by the law and, consequently, which employees are entitled to a higher degree of statutory protection regarding wages, working hours, strikes and protection against arbitrary dismissal
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Six years after NE Delhi riots, pleas seeking FIR against Kapil Mishra stuck in courtsSubscriber Only
March 17, 2026 18:20 IST
Five separate pleas, filed by NE Delhi residents, activist Harsh Mander and Jamia students, are stuck at various stages. One was dismissed on March 13.
Tue, Mar 17, 2026
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