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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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The expansive definition from 1978 will continue to apply to pending cases. It will have no bearing on the new Industrial Relations Code.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
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Under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, amended in 2015, a person classified as a "gangster" faces imprisonment for a minimum of two years.
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Prominent criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal arrested in London on sexual assault charge
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Along with Vijay Aggarwal, a 41-year-old woman identified as Manpreet Kaur — believed to be his personal assistant — was also arrested from the same address.
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs: Amicus curiae to Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
August 18, 2026 05:24 IST
Another 700 cases are pending investigation while 360 have remained at that stage for more than three years without a chargesheet being filed.
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
Bar Council chief’s Hyderabad student ban faced internal pushback, 2 U-turnsSubscriber Only
August 15, 2026 04:41 IST
Five BCI office bearers told The Indian Express that Mishra had taken the decision on his own, without consulting colleagues, and had signed and published the directive, on the BCI letterhead, before seeking his colleagues’ approval in the council’s WhatsApp group.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Behind the new Tribunals Bill, a decade-long tussle between government and Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
August 14, 2026 13:32 IST
For years, the Centre and the Supreme Court have clashed over the governance and independence of tribunals. While the new Bill addresses some of the top court’s concerns, it does not entirely remove the government from their administration.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Justice Yashwant Varma case: What parliamentary probe panel foundSubscriber Only
August 12, 2026 21:20 IST
The committee was constituted after 146 Lok Sabha MPs moved a removal motion against the judge last August. Here’s what the committee found, the evidence it relied upon, and what this means for the removal process.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Explained: Why a US court ordered Meta to pay nearly $1 billion over youth harmsSubscriber Only
August 12, 2026 16:11 IST
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a five-year abatement fund to address harms to children and adolescents, following a $375 million civil penalty for violating the state's Unfair Practices Act. What new restrictions have been placed? We explain.
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Why Centre says ‘creamy layer’ cannot apply to SC/ST quotasSubscriber Only
August 10, 2026 09:59 IST
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the creamy layer concept should not apply to SC and ST reservations, arguing that their historical disadvantage differs from economic backwardness.
Tue, Aug 11, 2026
What is the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill and why has it raised data concerns?Subscriber Only
August 07, 2026 14:28 IST
The Bill updates a colonial-era law — governing how bank records are admitted as evidence in court — for the digital banking age. But experts say it may fall short on data privacy and digital safeguards.
Sun, Aug 09, 2026
Nearly 56% of Indian vehicles uninsured: What SC said about ‘mandatory’ motor insuranceSubscriber Only
August 05, 2026 19:28 IST
The top court observed that the lack of compliance with Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — which makes third-party insurance mandatory — forces victims into prolonged legal battles.
Wed, Aug 05, 2026
Why the Supreme Court has issued new gender-sensitivity guidelines for trial judgesSubscriber Only
August 05, 2026 10:37 IST
The Supreme Court has released a new report urging trial court judges to adopt gender-sensitive courtroom practices and use compassionate, legally grounded language in judgments. Here's how it differs from the 2023 Supreme Court guide on gender stereotypes which it will now replace.
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
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August 03, 2026 19:57 IST
The Supreme Court judgment, delivered on Monday, recognises that women facing cruelty in domestic settings cannot be denied the protection of criminal law merely because they have not undergone a formal marriage.
Tue, Aug 04, 2026
Jantar Mantar protests: What is the legal recourse for doxxing victims in India?Subscriber Only
August 01, 2026 20:33 IST
Social media accounts have shared videos and photos of a number of women at the Jantar Mantar protests, and made public their personal details. Despite its severe consequences, doxxing is not penalised as a criminal offence under Indian law.
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Expert panel proposes CLAT overhaul; 2027 exam to remain unchangedSubscriber Only
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The Consortium published the expert committee's report last week recommending the reforms, while clarifying that the proposed overhaul will instead be considered for CLAT 2028.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
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July 25, 2026 09:42 IST
A PIL in the Delhi High Court has challenged police surveillance and facial recognition technology used to monitor protesters at Jantar Mantar, raising questions over privacy, free speech and constitutional safeguards.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
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July 23, 2026 14:02 IST
PM Modi’s fast-track court proposal for paper leak cases comes amid protests, but can these courts deliver faster justice amid India’s judicial backlog?
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
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July 23, 2026 10:51 IST
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Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Right to a lawyer, retracted confession: What SC said in judgment on 1996 Samleti bus blast caseSubscriber Only
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The case stems from an explosion inside a Rajasthan Roadways bus travelling from Agra to Bikaner in May 1996 near Samleti in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, which claimed 14 lives and left 37 injured.
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A copyright loophole allegedly enabled cybercriminals to trigger wrongful account suspensions of accounts, extort digital creators and prompt multiple petitions against Meta before the Delhi High Court. We explain
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9-year wait and no bride: Kerala consumer court orders marriage bureau to pay manSubscriber Only
July 18, 2026 12:49 IST
The commission held Sreechakra Marriage Bureau in Kannur liable for deficiency of service after it failed to provide the promised matrimonial proposals to a nursing college professor.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Muslim man assault case: After Supreme Court rap, Noida Police invokes hate crime chargesSubscriber Only
July 17, 2026 01:29 IST
The supplementary chargesheet invokes sections 153B, which punishes imputations prejudicial to national integration, and 295A that criminalises deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings, of the Indian Penal Code.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Why a proposal to expand district courts’ jurisdiction has sparked a strike at Delhi High CourtSubscriber Only
July 15, 2026 13:59 IST
Delhi High Court lawyers are on strike over a proposal to raise district courts' pecuniary jurisdiction, triggering a dispute over case transfers, infrastructure, and access to justice. We explain
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
A missing witness and 10-hour-old photos: Why SC made motor insurer pay Rs 1.4 croreSubscriber Only
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The Supreme Court awarded up to Rs 65 lakh to three families, explaining why motor accident claims are decided on the preponderance of probabilities, not criminal proof standards.
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