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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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February 07, 2026 07:00 IST
In 2018, the All India Online Vendors Association, representing over 2,000 product sellers, argued that Flipkart was abusing its “dominant position” in e-commerce. Since then, the case has seen several twists.
Sat, Feb 07, 2026
Expert Explains: Eradication of stray dogs is an impossible promise. The problem needs a different approach
February 06, 2026 16:20 IST
Dr Krithika Srinivasan, a professor of political ecology and a researcher of human-dog interactions, explains what the numbers indicate about India’s stray dog population, and why practices like mass dog-feeding may not be helping the situation.
Fri, Feb 06, 2026
Why Shaadi.com founder got relief from SC: Romantic fraud and platform liability
February 04, 2026 14:20 IST
The court set aside the High Court’s order and returned the case to the High Court, directing it to hear the matter again and decide specifically on whether the FIR against Mittal should be quashed based on the law and facts.
Thu, Feb 05, 2026
Elgaar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case: 16 accused, 1 dead, 1 in custody, 14 out on bail. The bail diariesSubscriber Only
February 04, 2026 07:45 IST
Eight years after the Elgaar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case, with charges not framed and the trial yet to start, 14 of the accused are out on bail, though under stringent conditions that restrict their movement and interaction with the outside world. The Indian Express speaks to each of the 14 on life after bail.
Wed, Feb 04, 2026
Is WhatsApp really private? US lawsuit alleges Meta has access to encrypted messages
January 31, 2026 11:40 IST
If the allegations in the US lawsuit were proven true, it would undercut WhatsApp’s defence against the Indian government’s traceability mandate in its pending challenge in the Delhi High Court.
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Why Supreme Court made menstrual hygiene a fundamental right and what schools must provide
January 31, 2026 09:36 IST
The court’s reasoning is anchored in the concept of “substantive equality”. While Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law, the court noted that treating everyone exactly the same may perpetuate inequality.
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Kerala viral video suicide case: As court denies bail to woman, what is the law on abetment of suicide?
January 28, 2026 14:29 IST
In the Kerala case, a court will eventually have to determine whether posting a video on social media — even if defamatory — constituted a direct, active intent to force the deceased to end his life
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Why Kerala High Court has allowed physiotherapists to use the title ‘Dr’
January 28, 2026 13:38 IST
Medical doctors argued that the prefix 'Dr', in 'common parlance', is associated with a medical practitioner. The court, however, ruled that medical doctors do not hold an exclusive right to the title
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
One month into Australia’s U16 social media ban, Andhra Pradesh looks to follow suit
January 24, 2026 12:31 IST
The state government has constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM), headed by IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh to study Australia’s legislation and explore the feasibility of replicating such a move in the state
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Rajasthan moves to adopt Gujarat’s ‘disturbed areas’ Act: What is the controversial law?Subscriber Only
January 23, 2026 17:02 IST
The Gujarat High Court has frequently intervened to check executive overreach under the law, narrowing the scope of the state’s power to interfere in private property transactions
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
In 3 years, nearly 60% orders by TV & digital news regulator cite communal code breach
January 22, 2026 05:30 IST
These orders were issued by the News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) established by the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), which represents private TV and digital news and current affairs broadcasters.
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Why SC held that ‘substantial completion’ of real estate project is no defence against insolvency proceedingsSubscriber Only
January 20, 2026 12:21 IST
The verdict settles two significant questions: Can a builder avoid insolvency by claiming the project is 'substantially complete'? And can a housing society intervene at the outset to stop the insolvency process?
Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Why Supreme Court wants government to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception in POCSO ActSubscriber Only
January 16, 2026 16:10 IST
The Supreme Court’s observation highlights a growing judicial discomfort with the criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between minors.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Stray dog control: Why Lucknow has been hailed in Supreme Court hearings
January 14, 2026 18:42 IST
As per the Lucknow corporation, since 2019, over 84% of its stray dogs have been sterilised – significantly higher than the 70% threshold recommended by WHO for effective population control
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corruptSubscriber Only
January 14, 2026 12:28 IST
The judgment brings into sharp focus a permanent tension in administrative law: the pursuit of a balance between empowering agencies to catch the corrupt and safeguarding the honest civil servant from harassment.
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Why the fight of a Kerala ‘Ex-Muslim’ against YouTube copyright strikes matters for online free speechSubscriber Only
January 10, 2026 11:50 IST
The case represents an emerging schism in the digital age: the use of copyright claims to potentially silence criticism and the power dynamics between individual creators and 'significant social media intermediaries' like YouTube
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
After SC identifies hierarchy of roles to deny Umar, Sharjeel bail, another accused moves court with fresh plea; three others to followSubscriber Only
January 07, 2026 06:20 IST
Bail to five opens door for four others in jail, likely to seek parity in fresh pleas before SC or sessions court
Wed, Jan 07, 2026
Delhi riots case: Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel ImamSubscriber Only
January 06, 2026 06:08 IST
The apex court has used a framework of differentiated roles of the alleged conspirators, distinguishing the 'architects' of the conspiracy and its 'facilitators'.
Mon, Jan 12, 2026
Who are the five granted bail in the Northeast Delhi riots case, what was their roleSubscriber Only
January 05, 2026 14:45 IST
The Supreme Court found that continued custody of the five was ‘not shown to be indispensable to the conduct of a fair trial’. The Indian Express breaks down the case
Mon, Jan 05, 2026
2020 Delhi riots case: As SC to decide if 5-year jail term without trial is ‘pre-trial conviction’, here’s a recap of argumentsSubscriber Only
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The Supreme Court will decide whether Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-Ur-Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmed are entitled to bail or must remain in custody due to the gravity of charges under the stringent UAPA.
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As gig workers strike on Dec 31, how countries have acted on their rights — and where India standsSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 19:07 IST
Over the past decade, platform-based workers across the world have raised similar demands as in India — predictable incomes, social security, safety at work and protection against arbitrary termination
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
Why Supreme Court stayed Delhi HC order on Unnao rape convict Kuldeep SengarSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 16:01 IST
The Delhi High Court had held that an MLA was not covered under the definition of a public servant in the POCSO Act. The Supreme Court has prima facie rejected this view
Mon, Dec 29, 2025
With SC stay on Aravallis judgment, tracing the apex court’s past interventionsSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 14:33 IST
Since the mid-1990s, the court has relied on two long-running public interest cases to regulate mining, construction, forest loss and urbanisation around the Aravallis.
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
‘A hollow victory’: For Assam’s former militants & campaigners, SC win is 24 yrs lateSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 08:00 IST
On December 3, the SC upheld as legal the 2001 Assam government appointments of 40 former insurgents and anti-insurgency campaigners but denied reinstatement citing the passage of time, a ruling the litigants call a half victory.
Mon, Dec 29, 2025
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